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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on May 4, 2016 at 6:02am

Alright, looking at the Ringo I lean good. The R is a little thin but looks alright to me overall...The Clapton I am hit or miss on, I think that it could be good. It is a late 80's or 90's attempt. However I am really uncertain on George. If it is real it I a fantastic piece. I would wait for the other opinions to come in. Where did you buy it from?

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Permalink Reply by A.B. on May 4, 2016 at 6:04am

I might be wrong...but I don´t really like it.

Seeing and "feeling" issues with all three sigs...

Might be one for Roger to look at.

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Permalink Reply by David K on May 4, 2016 at 10:10am

Thanks Adam and A.B.,  I think it is one fantastic piece (which cost a bit) and didn't list where I got it in order to limit any bias of opinions in one direction or another.  I'm hoping there will be more opinions.  Are there exemplars of known authentic autographs (available to the public) to compare these to?  I've seen autographs of these individuals for sale but don't know if those are authentic so comparing these to those might not be useful.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on May 4, 2016 at 1:34pm

I tend to agree with A.b.

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Permalink Reply by David K on May 8, 2016 at 5:51pm

Well I had the piece looked at (via scans) by Roger Epperson and by Michael Frost, indicating not authentic. Got the piece from Antiquities with their COA and Drew Max COA. Antiquities requires a licensed handwriting expert for a refund. I found a board-certified forensic document examiner who doesn't have exemplars of these artists (reason I inquired). Then found a handwriting expert who has worked in courts (Dr. Richard Fraser) and I'm inquiring if anyone is familiar with his services before getting the items appraised as his prices are high. I contacted Antiquities to find out if they'll abide by his decision but haven't heard back. Anyone familiar with Dr. Fraser or recommendations of other licensed (forensic) handwriting experts?

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Permalink Reply by Paul on May 8, 2016 at 5:57pm

Sorry to hear about your troubles. May i ask how much you paid for the item?

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Permalink Reply by Paul on May 8, 2016 at 6:15pm

I only ask because an fde may cost more than what you paid for the album.
Im sure someone can give you some solid advice here.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on May 8, 2016 at 6:04pm

Sorry to hear, yeah those names set off alarms right away for sure. It is definetly a too good to be true item I guess. I hope you can get your money back

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Permalink Reply by David K on May 8, 2016 at 6:33pm

Thanks for the replies. I paid $2,000 (they accepted this offer which was less than thier selling price).

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on May 8, 2016 at 7:26pm

Stay on them,let them know they are taking it back one way or another (legal action)! They will try to stall but they will take it back.

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