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Alexander Historical Autographs Reputation
Hi guys, I am considering pursuing an expensive autograph through an upcoming Alexander Historical Autographs auction. I just wanted to get some feedback and reviews on their auctions regarding authenticity. Do they have a good reputation? Has anyone had an issue with authenticity to where they had to make a return? If so, did it go smoothly? The item that I am looking at specifically is an Adolph Hitler signed document.....do they have a good track record with his autographs? Thanks in advance for any info that you can provide.
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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on
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I used to buy some on their auction. As far as I know, they are very good with historical autographs. I never had a problem with them except once, on a Marlon Brando signature, which later was deemed a forgery. I did not attempt a return as a number of years had passed and did not pursue it. Maybe others have more recent experience with them. Of course you can get a quick opinion from PSA on it if you think that helps.
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Permalink Reply by Full Time Flipper on
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i have had dealings with them and found them to be very good and importantly if you live abroad in countries that have import taxes they will help out ,but have had no returns issues so cant comment on that
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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on
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They're a good company and the owner, Bill Panagopulos, is quite good on WWII. Check their terms and conditions to make sure you understand what their guarantee is, if they have one. As always, though, make sure you're comfortable with authenticity before you buy.
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Permalink Reply by Darryl Gundersen on
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If I were to obtain this item and wanted a COA from PSA/DNA or JSA, does one have a better reputation than the other regarding Hitler or World War II autographs in general? Would sending the receipt from Alexander Autographs help sway their opinion on authenticity? My thinking is that by proving that the item was authenticated by a respected company that deals with these types of autographs that it would help my chances with them.
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Permalink Reply by JoeMcD on
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I have never dealt with them directly, however a dealer called Moments-In-Time offered to buy an autograph from me and I accepted. They never paid me. According to M.I.T. they sent it to Alexander Historical Autographs in Maryland and they never paid M.I.T. In a written response to a complaint I filed with the California Office of the Attorney General, against Moments-In-Time and it’s owner Gary Zimet , Mr. Zimet said that Alexander Autographs and it’s owner Bill Panagopulos had not paid him for the autograph and refused to send the autograph back to him (Zimet). Since I have never dealt directly with them (Alexanders) I can’t say whether they are honest or not, but Gary Zimet of Moments-In-Time said, in writing, they were NOT honest.
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Joe,
If you sold it to Moments in Time, they owe you the money. If they have not been paid by whoever they sold it to, or consigned it to, that's not your problem. That's theirs.
But I think that it is highly unlikely that Alexander Autographs did not return the piece. That doesn't sound like them at all.
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I agree, it is Moments In Time that owes me Steve. The problem is Alexanders didn't send it back to Moments In Time they sold the autograph on a June auction on their site. They even used the scan I made and sent to MIT. I contacted Alexanders and they said they couldn't tell me who put it up for auction. Company policy. So since Alexanders didn't want to tell me who sent it to them, then all I can do is rely on Gary Zimet's word to me and and the Calif. Atty. General's office, for all that's worth.
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Joe,
Just to make sure I understand, you literally sold it to Moments in Time and were supposed to receive a check after you sent it.
You didn't consign it to them, or sell it conditionally. They were just supposed to examine it upon receipt and then send you a check. Is that right?
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That’s right Steve. He had offered me $700.00 and after I sent it he found something he didn’t see in the scan and then offered $450.00. I said that was fine and he said he would send me a check. I had another offer of $500.00 but I went with MIT price. When he didn’t send me the money I emailed him and he said he had sent it to a colleague of his who might have a customer for it. After repeated messages he finally gave me the number of Alexander’s and said I should ask for Bill who has it and tell him to send back it to me. That was a couple of weeks after it had been sold by Alexanders. I have copies of all of our emails.
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Moments in Time definitely owes you the money the way you explained it. Alexander's has nothing to do with it.
I'd keep pressing Gary Zimet on it.
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Yes they do. But as for Alexanders, you might be right, but still Gary Zimet says they are responsible and they did sell it in one of their auctions and they wouldn't reveal the seller.
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Joe,
If you bought an autograph from Moments in Time and sold it to someone else before you paid them for it, who didn't pay you, would you have to pay Gary Zimet?
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