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Lot of Michael Jackson signatures... real or fake? (Forger Erick Oswaldo McKay, Erick Mckay Burgos) marc-at2014, always-4-fun, bluelifesaver, disneycolector eBay names

Hope I'm asking this in the right section...
I've recently bumped into this person's little collection of MJ sigs...

http://billiejean5809.deviantart.com/gallery/

My concern is that all those sigs look too similar... I'm thinking they're signed by the same person, but I'm stumped as to if they're really Michael.

Thank you for any opinions/help in advance.

MODERATOR NOTE: All of Erick McKay Burgos' art folders on Deviant Art have been removed by him after being outted here. They were screen captured before his removal and are listed below. Please use them to reference as you read through this thread.

Ericks MJ forgeries http://live.autographmagazine.com/photo/albums/ericks-forged-mj-items
Ericks Own Artwork Deviant Art : http://live.autographmagazine.com/photo/albums/erick-his-own-artwork
Erick Screen shots from Deviant Art and internet sites https://live.autographmagazine.com/photo/albums/erick-screen-shots-...
Ericks forgeries of other artists (just a few of the hundreds we've watched him sell) https://live.autographmagazine.com/photo/albums/ericks-forged-folde...

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on June 24, 2022 at 2:57am

Another Erick-signed photo on ebay, this one offered at $69. 95 start.:

Michael Jackson and Mister T signed photo

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234598844645?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&ems...

Michael Jackson and Mister T signed photo measuring around 9X7.
Authentic not a print nor a copy.
Picture is in near maintenance shape.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on July 9, 2022 at 8:06am

Another 'bluelifesaver' fake-signed photo, offered on ebay at at $89.95 or $500 BIN.

Michael Jackson autograph Neverland's cotton candy signed photo very rare

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234616605258?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&ems...

Here I am selling this very rare photo signed by Michael Jackson.

It is of one of many Cotton Candy stands that Neverland had.

Extremely rare, signed with gold marker.

Measuring around 8X10 inches.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on July 13, 2022 at 3:54am

Erick (Bluelifesaver) offering a fake-signed Jacksons jacket (signed by Erick on the dry cleaning label, and also on the 'COA' supposedly from Rosemary Chavira.)

Offered at $149.95 start.

Michael Jackson autograph 1984 Jackson's 5 victory tour Jacket signed

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234621961464?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&ems...

A one in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of music history.
A 1984 Jackson's 5 victory tour jacket owned and signed by Michael Jackson.
Jacket comes with letter of provenance by Michael himself.
Jacket is new, never worn.
Full letter of provenance from MJJ productions.
Jacket has been also signed by Michael in back of washing tags.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on August 29, 2022 at 3:48pm

In honour of MJ's birthday, two fake offerings from bluelifesaver at $59.95 usd each.

1. 'MJ signed' mirror photo

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234676558851?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&ems...

Michael Jackson Autograph & 1984 Michael Jackson 10 Topps photo cards unopened

Black and white photo of Michael Jackson, signed in black marker.
Not a copy nor a preprint.
Plus some Topps cards

2. 'MJ salute' photo signed

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234676652577?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&ems...

Michael Jackson autograph Michael Jackson signed

Selling a nice authentic Michael Jackson's signed photo.

Measures around 8X9.

This is not a print, copy or an auto pen.

This is authentic, in black marker.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on August 30, 2022 at 3:48am

Also a fake-signed MJ 'Dangerous' CD for $69.95 usd:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234676704960?hash=item36a3d256c0:g:FAwAAOS...

Michael Jackson autograph Michael Jackson Dangerous CD signed

Selling this Dangerous CD signed by Michael Jackson.
Authentic signed with black marker.
CD sounds just fine.

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Juice on August 30, 2022 at 8:03am

I emailed "bluelifesave" why his MJ autographs are so much cheaper than everyone elses. His response:

Good question, and the answer is because people (naive buyers) will spend large chunks of money when they see coa's (99% of the time those coa's are as useless as an empty bottle of vodka to a Russian sailor), and avoid legit and authentic autographs like mine because there are no coa's offered.
So my target is that an educated buyer will know this Jackson items are legit and buy them (hopefully there will be a few buyers fighting to get them and that increases the value).
Now if you are a buyer and a seller then yes you need a coa to raise the profit, COA's ARE SELLING TOOLS, is that simple.
I don't know your level of knowledge with Michael Jackson's autographs, but even an untrained eye is capable of seeing this is the real deal.
And lastly I start my auctions low with the hopes of selling them promptly instead of waiting months and years for a buyer willing to pay the prices you mentioned for a real Michael Jackson's.
You have a great evening.
Olga C.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on August 31, 2022 at 1:30pm

Thank you for sharing!

I'm surprised he's stuck with the name 'Olga'. Wascher (an admin here who did a lot of work around MJ fake sigs) was having conversations with 'Olga' as she reports in a thread here about fake Beatles sigs. in March 2019. It's an interesting read. Apparently Erick /Olga was approaching buyers whose bids on his ebay items missed out, and selling other similar items to them privately. The same conversation mentions that Erick / Olga claims that his / her wife is a lawyer and will sue complainants. Nice. :) At least his fake MJ efforts seem not to be making much money on ebay, although (as shown below) items offered elsewhere seem to ask astronomical prices. This is the 'Beatles' convo. link (See p2 at this link where wascher mentions that he was using an IP address from Los Angeles public library) : https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/beware-ebay-seller-...

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on August 31, 2022 at 1:18pm

A big price hike on this item (MJ Instrumental version collection CD) since it was last offered for sale on ebay in March 2022 at $2,999 usd (page 49 in this thread refers). Now with a different seller, offered at $5,343.99 usd.

https://www.hollywoodmemorabilia.com/item/michael-jackson-signed-au...

Michael Jackson Signed Autographed CD Cover With PSA DNA COA Comes fully certified with Certificate of Authenticity and tamper-evident hologram. Also backed by HollywoodMemorabilia.com's Authenticity Guarantee.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on September 10, 2022 at 6:29am

Another fake by Erick - this 'MJ signed' postcard, offered at $39.95 to start, on ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234689076100?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&ems...

Michael Jackson autograph Michael Jackson signed postcard

Selling this nice postcard signed by Michael Jackson.
This is authentic, not autopen nor a preprint.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on September 17, 2022 at 5:36am

A new fake signature from Erick on this 'MJ signed' tag, attached to a red MJ belt marketed by Triumph merchandising. Offered on ebay at $69-95 start.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234697325870?hash=item36a50cfd2e:g:nrYAA...

1984 Original Michael Jackson New Belt signed Michael Jackson autograph

This an original 1984 Triumph Merchandising/ Michael Jackson vintage new belt with tags
(tags have been autographed by Michael Jackson)
Original and authentic autograph.
1984 Original Michael Jackson New Belt signed Michael Jackson autograph.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on November 8, 2022 at 6:13am

This belt with a fake-signed tag is now being offered along with a fake-signed black and white photo and two 'Neverland badges', for $109.95 together, on ebay com.