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Permalink Reply by Mike Ryan on July 23, 2012 at 1:06pm

My email address is mickeytryan1@cox.net

Mike Ryan

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 23, 2012 at 1:09pm

Hi Mike,

Genuine Imagine albums are super-easy to sell, but you'll need it authenticated first. JSA, PSA/DNA and REAL (Roger Epperson) are the most respected. Have you had it authenticated?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Ryan on July 23, 2012 at 1:14pm

http://www.facebook.com/gerard.marti.52

Gerard Marti from Celebrities Art in Hawaii.  Are you familiar?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Ryan on July 23, 2012 at 1:25pm

http://beatlesautographs.com/signed-albums.htm

http://signedsealeddel.com/category.php?category_id=48&page=1

Steve, why is there such a price difference between these 2 authenticators?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 23, 2012 at 1:31pm

Regarding http://beatlesautographs.com/signed-albums.htm: Where did you find authentication services listed?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Ryan on July 23, 2012 at 1:34pm

No I purchased this from his gallery in 2001.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 23, 2012 at 1:33pm

Yes, I'm familiar with Gerard Marti:

http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/07/08/28667.htm

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Permalink Reply by Mike Ryan on July 23, 2012 at 1:34pm

what is your email?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 23, 2012 at 1:40pm

I'll message you through here with it.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Ryan on July 23, 2012 at 1:52pm

Thanks Steve.  I sent you an e-mail.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Ryan on July 23, 2012 at 2:37pm

Is it not a conflict of interest if these authenticators are also selling product as well?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 23, 2012 at 2:54pm

It can be, but it depends on how they handle it. If they value their businesses, they're fair and unbiased in both authentication and sales. Why don't you ask them to explain?

I will tell you that the big sellers of forgeries always claim conflict of interest. One of the best ways to know if your album is good or not, without any possible conflict of interest, is to try to sell it to a dealer specializing in Beatles, or consign it to a reputable auction house that's active in them. Anything with Lennon's genuine autograph on it is highly desirable and you'll have no problem moving it for good money.

One of the top Beatles autograph dealers in the world is Tracks in the UK (www.tracks.co.uk). They buy everything they can, pay well and do not offer authentication services as far as I know. Send it to them and ask for an offer. 

One of their experts is a member here, too: http://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JasonCornthwaite?xg_sourc...

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