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Bladerunner Signed Poster

Hi Guys,

Just joined the site and hoping someone can help. Bladerunner is literally my favourite movie and i've always been tempted to buy a signed poster however most of the time they are only asking a very small amount under £100 which seems way too low to be real (even though they insisist they are real sigs etc!)

https://www.amazon.com/Blade-Runner-Signed-Harrison-Poster/dp/B01G4...

However, I came across this one which is ten times what the others are asking and seems more in the ball park of what I would 'think' this would cost (not being an expert on that myself)

When I looked at the description I noticed it says the authentication is 1.jpgdone by a company called Antiquities of California. Assuming this was an indepedant third party, I emailed them asking them to verify if they did indeed autheticate this and it turns out they are the same people selling it! So in essensse..they have self-verified it!? This raised a red flag for me and I thought I would seek further guidance before committing to such an expensive piece.

I would like to post my email exchange with them also below if that is ok for further provenance and I open this up to anyone and everyone to comment for or against?

Thankyou very much!

Terry - UK

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From: Antiquities of California <info@antiquitiesca.com>
Sent: 12 September 2016 22:05
To: terry ryan
Subject: Re: Query

GFA is actually an extension of PSA. It was founded by one of the founding members of PSA, except instead of doing hobbying testing where the auticators take a look through a lens and based on their opinion they approve the signatures, GFA does strictly forensic authentication, testing ink, paper, muscle memory, etc... 

“Since 1991 Stephen Rocchi former PSA President, and founder, a former President, CEO and Founder of Global Authentication and was responsible for hiring JSA authenticator Jimmy Spence also a former PSA authenticator. Stephen Rocchi has been instrumental in bringing the three largest authentication companies into the sports world.”

You can read more about their history here.
This is why we use them, there is no one in the business better!
Best,
Yves-Langston

On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 2:58 PM,> wrote:

I prefer to use PSA/DNA if you can have it verified by them i'd be happy to purchase.



From: Antiquities of California a href="mailto:info@antiquitiesca.com" target="_blank">info@antiquitiesca.com>
Sent: 12 September 2016 20:42
To: terry ryan
Subject: Re: Query
 
We will have a third party authentication if that makes you feel more comfortable. We use Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators (GFA) that does forensic analysis on all of the signatures. They have a 17 point forensic authentication process that test to verify all of the signatures. They are court approved, and are the leading forensic authentication company here in the states. The poster will come will a full report of tests taken and their findings. I've attached an example of the tests they do.
I'll be happy to do this poster for $1100, with the third party authentication, and our own authentication as well. As I've said previously, we've been in business for 34 years now, and stand behind all of our pieces 100%. 
Please let me know if you have any further questions, I'll be happy to address any queries.
All the best,
Yves-Langston

On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 11:58 AM, Terry Ryan wrote:
Thanks but I'm not comfortable that your authentication service is carried out in house apose to an independent party. 

Sent from my iPhone

On 12 Sep 2016, at 18:18, Antiquities of California a href="mailto:info@antiquitiesca.com" target="_blank">info@antiquitiesca.com> wrote:

Hello Terry,
I wanted to follow-up and see if you had any further questions, and if we can go ahead and secure this piece for you. Let me know as soon as you get the chance!
Thank you,
Yves-Langston
Sales Executive

On Sun, Sep 11, 2016 at 1:19 PM, Antiquities of California a href="mailto:info@antiquitiesca.com" target="_blank">info@antiquitiesca.com> wrote:
You can also give us a call at 1-415-421-8400 if you have any questions. Look forward to hearing from you!

Best,

Yves-Langston
Sales Executive

On Sun, Sep 11, 2016 at 12:54 PM, Antiquities of California a href="mailto:info@antiquitiesca.com" target="_blank">info@antiquitiesca.com> wrote:
Yes we are. Antiquities of California.

On Sun, Sep 11, 2016 at 11:50 AM, Terry Ryan wrote:
Hi Yves-Langston,

Sorry to confirm are you also the seller on Amazon for this piece?
I am located in the United Kingdom
Regards

Sent from my iPhone


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Permalink Reply by terry ryan on September 13, 2016 at 9:23am

Just to add, I realised now the ridley poster isn't a full size one like the one I have. Their one is listed at 11X18 which I assume is in inches whereas my 'full size' unsigned current poster is 27X40 inches

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on September 13, 2016 at 9:29am

If you are matting cards around it, you do want the smaller version.

Full size posters cut up or with cut outs are a bad idea, and matting cards outside a full poster will make the frame too large , expensive and heavy

Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on September 13, 2016 at 9:26am

I'd have to dig them out, but the majority of my cards are 3x5 with some 4x6 as well. The names that are more difficult ...I'm not as picky, like I said someone like Brion James some are lined or inscribed etc.

 The Ford cards are all priced based on quality. A lower end set would be about $1500 and the sky is the limit from there if you choose to upgrade specific cards like the Ford or the James.

Obviously there are numerous options if you plan on limiting the display.

Just go with a Ford 11x14

or a 8x10ish photo that you can add cards to as you wish in the mat

 

Permalink Reply by terry ryan on September 13, 2016 at 9:29am

Is this one yours??

Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on September 13, 2016 at 9:30am

It is.

Permalink Reply by terry ryan on September 13, 2016 at 9:33am

I'd love that one if you would sell it?

Is it 8x10 inches?

Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on September 13, 2016 at 10:26am

I haven't added to it in a long while, so I could certainly be persuaded to let it go. Send me a message here or shoot me an email pjc4591@aol.com 

Permalink Reply by terry ryan on September 13, 2016 at 3:18pm

Thanks Pete - what would you be looking for it?

Permalink Reply by Jeff on September 13, 2016 at 10:42am

Pete, would you ever part with your Morgan Paull autograph(s)? I've been looking for one forever and missed the 2010-11 AW auctions. I certainly don't want to deny Terry the chance to have it as he asked first, but if you have more than one and/or if he doesn't need Paull, I would be definitely interested.

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