How do you guys know what Beatles autographs are real and what aren't? - Autograph Live2024-03-29T01:25:50Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-guys-know-what-beatles-autographs-are-real-and-what?feed=yes&xn_auth=noAgree. And well said.
tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-01-27:3524372:Comment:18182772023-01-27T23:31:24.611ZJim McFiverhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JimMcFiver
<p>Agree. And well said.</p>
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<p>Agree. And well said.</p>
<p></p> Yep, have been collecting for…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-01-27:3524372:Comment:18180072023-01-27T12:37:23.683ZYony Markhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/YonyMark
<p>Yep, have been collecting for quite some time various music and memorabilia. I'm really into heavy metal and hard rock. It's a really cool hobby, although I am not as experienced as some people on this forum hehe</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing your experience :)</p>
<p>Yep, have been collecting for quite some time various music and memorabilia. I'm really into heavy metal and hard rock. It's a really cool hobby, although I am not as experienced as some people on this forum hehe</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing your experience :)</p> Yep. As long as there are peo…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-01-27:3524372:Comment:18181732023-01-27T12:36:34.281ZYony Markhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/YonyMark
<p>Yep. As long as there are people who buy the forgeries, there will be forgeries. So many obvious fakes of various artists get sold online.</p>
<p>I'm still surprised that trash websites like RareAndSigned.com and Coach's Corner Sports Disasters are still alive and selling Beatles fakes each and every month. How are these guys even in business? Aren't fake autographs considered a case of fraud in the US at least?</p>
<p>Yep. As long as there are people who buy the forgeries, there will be forgeries. So many obvious fakes of various artists get sold online.</p>
<p>I'm still surprised that trash websites like RareAndSigned.com and Coach's Corner Sports Disasters are still alive and selling Beatles fakes each and every month. How are these guys even in business? Aren't fake autographs considered a case of fraud in the US at least?</p> A very interesting thread, wh…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-01-27:3524372:Comment:18179352023-01-27T06:13:00.226ZHangingOnTheWallhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/HangingOnTheWall
<p>A very interesting thread, which I've enjoyed reading ... I only have one full set of Beatles autographs (1963). I came into a bit of money a few years back and was so scared about buying a fake that I spent months researching beforehand. Forums like this were very helpful and friendly in answering questions.</p>
<p>I found, pretty quickly, that I could identify a lot of the obvious fakes - maybe 80%. Then my learning slowed right down again when delving further into things like Aspinall,…</p>
<p>A very interesting thread, which I've enjoyed reading ... I only have one full set of Beatles autographs (1963). I came into a bit of money a few years back and was so scared about buying a fake that I spent months researching beforehand. Forums like this were very helpful and friendly in answering questions.</p>
<p>I found, pretty quickly, that I could identify a lot of the obvious fakes - maybe 80%. Then my learning slowed right down again when delving further into things like Aspinall, Sol Cal forgeries etc. What helped me also is that I'm a bit of a history geek so I tend to gravitate towards items which have the potential to be researched. For example, my Beatles signatures are inside an old autograph book with the name of its original owner written inside. I was able to find her and learn about how and where they were obtained - Not foolproof I know but, especially while I was still learning, it was an avenue I could confidently explore for further provenance.</p>
<p>I guess what I'd say to anyone re: Beatles - and I know the original poster is already a pretty experienced collector - is play to your strengths, ask for lots of advice and enjoy the process! But learning about fab four signatures is a journey I've been on for about four years - I don't think it will ever end !!</p> And that's where the headache…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-01-26:3524372:Comment:18179772023-01-26T22:38:50.106ZJim McFiverhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JimMcFiver
<p>And that's where the headaches begin. Even with extensive experience, forgers enjoy creating new methods of faking these signatures. It truly is maddening. Which is why this forum is so special and helpful.</p>
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<p>And that's where the headaches begin. Even with extensive experience, forgers enjoy creating new methods of faking these signatures. It truly is maddening. Which is why this forum is so special and helpful.</p>
<p></p> Those are in the top 5 percen…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-01-26:3524372:Comment:18178392023-01-26T19:54:01.834ZMark Saundershttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/MarkSaunders
<p>Those are in the top 5 percent. There are so many examples that I believe would be obvious to anyone with a tiny bit of experience </p>
<p>Those are in the top 5 percent. There are so many examples that I believe would be obvious to anyone with a tiny bit of experience </p> I'm actually less of an aucti…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-01-26:3524372:Comment:18179752023-01-26T19:52:53.258ZYony Markhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/YonyMark
<p>I'm actually less of an auction fan since various fakes are sold via auctions, etc. I only bid on items which I'm 100% certain about. Thanks for the info about Frank and Tracks.</p>
<p>I'm not really interested in Beatles autographs (unless it's a pre-order from Paul or Ringo), but still, it's nice to know there are forums like this one and people like Frank and Tracks which specialize in these things.</p>
<p>I'm actually less of an auction fan since various fakes are sold via auctions, etc. I only bid on items which I'm 100% certain about. Thanks for the info about Frank and Tracks.</p>
<p>I'm not really interested in Beatles autographs (unless it's a pre-order from Paul or Ringo), but still, it's nice to know there are forums like this one and people like Frank and Tracks which specialize in these things.</p> Yep, exactly what I was think…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-01-26:3524372:Comment:18179042023-01-26T19:47:18.963ZYony Markhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/YonyMark
<p>Yep, exactly what I was thinking hehe</p>
<p>Yep, exactly what I was thinking hehe</p> Woooow! Thank you for sharing…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-01-26:3524372:Comment:18178382023-01-26T19:47:00.567ZYony Markhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/YonyMark
<p>Woooow! Thank you for sharing your story!</p>
<p>Your story is very similar to my experience with discovering the world of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock music. I've been a die-hard fan ever since I've heard music from the nu-metal era, and I've been collecting music and memorabilia ever since.</p>
<p>Even though I've been collecting on and off for quite some time, I still find autographs that fool me, from various artists, but especially The Fab Four!</p>
<p>I'm not really interested in buying…</p>
<p>Woooow! Thank you for sharing your story!</p>
<p>Your story is very similar to my experience with discovering the world of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock music. I've been a die-hard fan ever since I've heard music from the nu-metal era, and I've been collecting music and memorabilia ever since.</p>
<p>Even though I've been collecting on and off for quite some time, I still find autographs that fool me, from various artists, but especially The Fab Four!</p>
<p>I'm not really interested in buying autographs from The Beatles, as they are not only pricey, but get forged way too often. For mega-huge bands, I tend to skip the autographs and just collect all the rest.</p>
<p>Still, thank you for sharing your story. I'm 25 and I'm super jealous that you got to live through the golden years of music and entertainment.</p> I feel that two hours is not…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-01-26:3524372:Comment:18178372023-01-26T19:41:04.088ZYony Markhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/YonyMark
<p>I feel that two hours is not enough... I've been collecting autographs for a few years now, and when I started reading about Beatles and J.K. Rowling forgeries, so many of them looked so good, I'd never know some of them were fakes without anyone telling me...</p>
<p>I feel that two hours is not enough... I've been collecting autographs for a few years now, and when I started reading about Beatles and J.K. Rowling forgeries, so many of them looked so good, I'd never know some of them were fakes without anyone telling me...</p>