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Are these authentic or fake? Michael Jackson Autographs?

Just want some honest opinions on if you guys think any of these auctions are legit or should I steer clear. JSA's office is about 40 minutes from where I live but costs 100$ to authenticate. I am likely going to them after if I am to buy from one of those listings. I really don't want be out a 100$ on a forgery. Thanks

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Jackson-Hand-Signed-Autographed-8x...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Jackson-autographed-8x10-photo-sig...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Michael-Jackson-Signed-10-x-8-In-Conc...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Jackson-Signed-Paper/163850850381?...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Jackson-Jermaine-Jackson-Autograph...

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 9, 2019 at 8:54pm

That is not what it says.

"...My best friend at the time’s brother-in-law was MJ’s body guard...."

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Permalink Reply by Brandon on September 9, 2019 at 8:57pm

My mistake.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 9, 2019 at 9:22pm

Hi Brandon,

I am not trying to be picky - this is a hobby where all details matter. :)

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on September 9, 2019 at 8:57pm

The autograph appears to be secretarially signed by a member of Michael Jackson's staff, so while the autograph isn't real, the story may be legit.

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Permalink Reply by just some dude on September 9, 2019 at 9:03pm

Real MJ is rarely offered (read: practically never) at a starting bid under $600, let alone a BIN.

Food for thought.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 9, 2019 at 9:13pm

+1!

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Permalink Reply by Brandon on September 13, 2019 at 7:36am

Pretty sure these are fakes but it doesnt hurt to ask.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Jackson-autograph-color-photo-with...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Jackson-Britney-Spears-Excellent-P...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Jackson-Autographed-8x10-Photo-Sig...

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Permalink Reply by just some dude on September 13, 2019 at 8:03am

Correct, all bad.

Remember, nobody in their right mind (or good intentions) posts authentic MJ with a starting bid that low.

MJ commands an absolute bare bones min. of $500 easy. And that’s if you find that rare and elusive deal that MJ collectors around the entire globe are searching for daily on Ebay (including yours truly).

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Permalink Reply by wascher on September 13, 2019 at 7:04pm

The first one is done by Erick Mckay a forger who has the bluelifesaver account and claims he is in IL (he is actually in Cali)---def forgery. We have a whole thread on him here: https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/lot-of-michael-jack...

The other two are just forgeries that I am not sure where they are originating from.

Just some Dude is very correct, finding a needle in a haystack when you don't know what to look for is pretty much never heard of. As an example - I can tell you I've found two, ONLY TWO in 10 yrs that were with buy it now pricing around the 200.00 mark. These folks had no idea what they were selling and were not regular autograph sellers. I shot those off to friends of mine to snag immediately. lol There are a lot of folks like us looking for those gems.

That album is still listed and is priced low imo, and if worded correctly in a new sale someone should be able to flip it for about 300 more at least. Some people buy and flip and make money to get a better item for themselves, Just a thought.