Freddie Mercury Opinions Please.

This Freddie Mercury autograph was given to me as a gift a few years back. The older friend, and an experienced autograph collector,had it in his possession from his sister, who got this signed in person, as he told me. I have no reason to believe he was lying.

I have to sell in unfortunately and I was either going to send it to PSA/JSA first, because I know many buyers/bidders will claim it to be fake, etc. I decided to put it on eBay instead and within a few hours, received a message claiming it was 110% fake. I truly do not believe this to be the case, but decided to take it down to eventually send to PSA/JSA when I get the extra $100, to make sure.

I wanted to ask for everyones opinion on this item. The sister wrote when and where it was obtained. At this time, I do have it matted and framed. Any opinions are welcome, but I will still eventually send it to PSA/JSA. Thanks guys! I have seen many examples on google etc....which are VERY similar to what I have,

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Permalink Reply by Fran on March 23, 2016 at 3:09pm

An identical Freddie was removed from a very well-known swiss authenticator two years ago or so. Epperson is right this time. I think this is not genuine,too. Good story anyway!!!

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Permalink Reply by Martin Georgiev on March 30, 2016 at 11:17pm

i think also it is fake,also i would trust Fran and the other,adives-ask the wikipedia of QUEEN autographs-Innuendo also you may try to contact Giancarlo also very very very experienced,regards and good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Adrian Cowdry on April 12, 2016 at 2:18am

Here is an image of a set of Queen - all genuine. If this helps.

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Permalink Reply by Peter C. on April 12, 2016 at 2:24am

Sorry man, but there is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY this could be authentic.....

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Permalink Reply by Adrian Cowdry on April 12, 2016 at 3:03am

The thing is - and I hate to be devils advocate - but prove it. The story of obtaining and if it were to go to a court of law - if the date was right and the obtainer had proof of being there...then prove it - in the end it would be your word against hers. I have a John Barry obtained at the Concorde Lounge Heathrow in 1980 - all notarised. It's a good signature and it's right. I didn't obtain it how can I be sure?

If you are unsure about any signature then of course you will avoid it. I have started a new thread/discussion - there is an auction house that has some amazing autographs including Steve McQueen - I am certain that it is not right....there is no story behind it and it is on a photo print that is in my opinion too new for McQueens signature.

But the story of how this Mercury was obtained and if there is proof that she was at the stage door in Chicago and Freddie was there...as I say Devils advocate.

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Permalink Reply by Peter C. on April 12, 2016 at 3:59am

In this case it´s very simple actually....

1.) it´s all written by one hand. Shaping, formation and space between some of letters is simply wrong and nearly identical... (example: "rian", "oger", and "ie" + "ury" )

2.) Main proof - "All The besT from Queen" - that person obviously had absolutely NO IDEA how Brian´s "t" look like....

It´s completely wrong, actually very badly done fake.

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Permalink Reply by Innuendo on April 12, 2016 at 7:08am

I'm sorry Adrian, but those are absolutely fake. Peter is correct. Also, just because the dates match up with the story being claimed absolutely does not mean it would hold up in a court situation. Anyone with Internet access can tell you where Queen was on literally any day they were on tour or recording from the early 70s to Freddie's death. I'm sorry to tell you that those signatures are not only fake, but are also poor quality. By that I mean whoever forged them did not do their homework on Queen's sigs before attempting them.
Please keep in mind that forgers will usually make up a story to go with their piece. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people claim they met Queen while they're selling a fake item that's so baldy done by a forger that it might as well be in crayon. You judge an autograph by the autograph first. Story comes second. And the set you posted was not signed by Queen.

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Permalink Reply by Adrian Cowdry on April 12, 2016 at 2:21am

The obtaining story is what would get to me...I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt...Harrison Ford is a good example - a friend obtained three signatures one after the other at a London Premiere - Ford was on the hoof and eqach sig differs. If Freddie were on the move his sig may differ from actually sitting and signing at his leisure.

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Permalink Reply by Innuendo on April 12, 2016 at 7:11am

Adrian, that's true Freddies hand did differ from sitting to standing but unfortunately, this item you posted was still never touched by Freddie or any other member of Queen. Even in the most rushed of situations, genuine characteristics will be seen in the signatures when they are real. Trust me, there are some UGLY Freddie sigs out there that are absolutely genuine due to being rushed/ obtained while in a crowd or walking, but this item is not one of them. It's simply fake.