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Electric Light Orchestra "TIME" LP - signed by Jeff Lynne

I'm new to the signed memorabilia world, first purchase is this LP of Time signed by Jeff Lynne. It is certified by Global Authentics but as I am learning that doesn't seem to mean a lot. I am looking to get some extra opinions, what do you all think?

Tags: elo, jeff, lynne, time

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on January 8, 2022 at 8:49pm

The mere presence of that sticker will turn some collectors off immediately.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on January 8, 2022 at 10:01pm

Agreed. One look at that sticker is enough for many of us to pass. Maybe you could have one of the other TPAs take a look at it?

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Permalink Reply by Alex on January 8, 2022 at 10:07pm

Which do you recommend? I wanted to get some second opinions first before I put any more money into it. Currently looking at Beckett.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on January 8, 2022 at 10:22pm

Alex -

There are folks on this board who would be in a much better position than myself to advise you on a piece like this (this is not my area...but I do like ELO as a fan). I know that Roger Epperson is well respected as a music authenticator. He and Beckett do reasonably priced Quick Opinions which might be a start.

Maybe others here will offer their thoughts......

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on January 8, 2022 at 10:44pm

I see a Global Authentics COA as a certificate of forgery, not authenticity.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on January 9, 2022 at 4:00am

Here is a PSA certified album for comparison. Hard to say if yours will pass but it's definitely in the ballpark. The problem with Global is that they attracted many collectors with low ball prices for their services but were not diligent when evaluating the signatures. Too lenient. Thus, they earned their bad reputation.