U2 autograph

Hi, I'd like to introduce myself to the group. I've been collecting guitar picks and autographs since the 80's. Please feel free to look at my site, all the autographs I have got myself in person (apart from the Dylan - I was one of the lucky 10 in London to get the signed Tempest CD)

https://theirishcollection.wordpress.com/autographs/

As I live in Ireland, I'm lucky that I've had the opportunity to meet U2 many times, and one of the reasons for me joining the group is to show you authentic U2 signatures and give my opinion on the many U2 fakes I see on Ebay, and to hopefully stop people wasting money on obvious and lazy forgeries.

It's rare I sell anything from my collection, but I've a few things on Ebay at the moment, including this U2 Joshua Tree inner signed by all 4.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/231490342155?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_...

I know it's 100% real as I got it myself in person....but I'd love to get any tips on how I'm selling it, or to get more people to view it, or on pricing. Should I start the auction lower or higher? Should I pay to get it authenticated, even though I got it myself and I have many pics of myself with the band?

Many thanks and please feel free to message me with any questions about U2 autographs or anything on my site :)

Ger

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Permalink Reply by Rich on February 26, 2015 at 12:24pm

You'll get plenty of bids with that starting price for an authentic full-band U2 Joshua Tree album. Nice item.

From what I've seen, I wouldn't worry about authentication. Fans, pros and collectors will recognize this as authentic and bid accordingly.

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Permalink Reply by Ger Ryan on February 26, 2015 at 12:46pm

Thanks Rich

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Permalink Reply by Dan Gregory on February 26, 2015 at 12:32pm

Welcome Ger and awesome item. Many on eBay will only buy with an authentication or sticker so it may not go for the price it should do. To help you may want to spend $15 and get Roger Epperson to give it the thumbs up and then add this to the auction as it will help the sale price.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on February 26, 2015 at 12:39pm

Couldn't hurt, but I've seen several authentic fully signed U2 flats go on Ebay for over $1000, even without authentication. The market may have cooled a bit recently, but this is still a very nicely signed U2 Joshua Tree album, so . . .

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Permalink Reply by Ger Ryan on February 26, 2015 at 12:47pm

Cheers Dan. Appreciate it.

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Juice on February 26, 2015 at 2:00pm

I agree Rich, the prices have come down for U2 items and I'm not sure why. Maybe because the last album met with a chilly reception and/or the band is signing more for fans then they used to? I bought a fully signed mint condition album for $550 so something is going on. A year ago you couldn't touch one for under a grand. Am a correct in that the Joshua Tree being discussed is a fold out poster from the actual LP? Did the US release come with a fold out insert?

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Permalink Reply by Rich on February 26, 2015 at 2:02pm

Seems like Larry might be signing a bit more, which would affect prices I'm sure. But you're right. I've been a fan for years, but I've felt my enthusiasm fade a bit the past couple years. I don't think this album helped.

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Permalink Reply by Ger Ryan on February 26, 2015 at 2:24pm

Trust to me to get my timing this bad :P

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Permalink Reply by Ger Ryan on February 26, 2015 at 2:22pm

Hi Bruce, yeah it's the lyric sheet on the other side. It came with the old vinyl.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Charnick on February 26, 2015 at 4:22pm

gorgeous piece, totally authentic to my eyes... wish you best of luck getting top dollar (i will be keeping an eye on it myself!) but knowing eBay, plenty of people pay for that sticker and not for the auto, so be wary of that!