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Beckett Authenticated John Lennon Secretarial Signature In the Hand of Neil Aspinall

This item is currently on eBay. The signature was cut from a photo that Neil signed on John’s behalf. As you can see, Beckett has somehow authenticated it as a genuine John Lennon signature.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/365256732344

Tags: 00016541443, AAH, Aspinall, BAS, Beatles, Beckett, Enterprises, John, Lennon, Neil

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Permalink Reply by Jim Cushman on Friday

You figured that they would be familiar with Aspinall's work...but alas...

Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on Friday

For sure. I added it to the authenticated Aspinalls discussion…

https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/a-cut-up-beatles-ne...

Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on Friday

Here’s an example of the same photo that the signature was cut from. This one was also signed on John’s behalf by Neil.

Permalink Reply by spaceman on Friday

Beckett, JSA, and PSA are the only COAs generally regarded as trustworthy by the majority of autograph collectors. Stay away from anything else. Not in this case.

Permalink Reply by Jim McFiver on Friday

This is comical and sad - and infuriating. 

Permalink Reply by spaceman on Friday

Agree, not good or reassuring  for autograph collectors.

Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on Friday

You can’t even email them to make them aware of the mistake. The emails are ignored.

Permalink Reply by spaceman on Friday

Authenticators who pitch their credentials as high as Beckette does. Should own their mistakes not ignore them.

Permalink Reply by Steve P. on Friday

Don't know if anything will or can be done but I sent Steve Grad a msg about this fake.  I know he no longer works for Beckett and now has his own enterprise going.  We'll see if he responds with anything.

Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on Friday

Thank you, Steve. I wasn’t aware of that. I hope you hear back from him considering that the seller is asking $3,500 OBO.

Permalink Reply by Bruce Juice 59 seconds ago

Are you sure Steve Grad left Beckett?  From their website: 

Best known for appearing on the History Channel series Pawn Stars, Steve Grad is an autograph authenticator and a reality television personality. Grad has served as the Principle Authenticator for Beckett Authentication Services since 2016.

Grad got his start collecting autographs over 25 years ago, acquiring more than 100,000 in-person autographs. He took his passion and knowledge of autographs and turned it into a successful business. Formerly working for a leading authentication company, Grad built their autograph authentication business during a 15-year tenure before moving to Beckett in 2016 to spearhead the launch of Beckett Authentication Services

A renowned expert in his field, Grad has authenticated many of the finest pieces in the sports collectible hobby including the Laws of Baseball, the highest-graded Babe Ruth single-signed baseball, the only known Joe Jackson signed photograph and numerous other high-end pieces of American sports history.

Since 2013, Grad has served as an autograph expert on History’s “Pawn Stars”, appearing on over 135 episodes to date.
Permalink Reply by Autographtastic yesterday

That's embarrassing. The same Beckett that rejected (and charged me for) my authentic Houdini, which I later sold via RR. This industry makes you want to pull your hair out at times! 

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