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Permalink Reply by James on Sunday

Having a COA doesn't mean anything at all unless it is from one of the main reputable authenticators 

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Juice on Monday

Please show the ENTIRE photo these were taken from.  Who issued The COAs?

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Permalink Reply by Steve on Monday

Several stop and start marks in the J alone, very poor attempt.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on Monday

there do not look authentic

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Permalink Reply by JDZelenka on Monday

The John is trying to be a mid 70s autograph but is nowhere close. The Paul for various stylistic reasons (a 60s style on a later piece) I also don't think is authentic, although a better attempt. 

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Permalink Reply by Mark Atkinson on Monday

Thank you.

I dnt know why people do this it's driving me nuts

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Permalink Reply by JDZelenka on Tuesday

I suppose if they think there is a quick profit to be made from the unwary by turning a worthless bit of paper into hundreds or even thousands of dollars, scammers will try it. Remember, it is even easier to print up a worthless COA as it is to forge a signature. Unless you really know your Beatles autographs from back to front and can try your luck at some of the lower priced auctions, best sticking to the established expert dealers such as Tracks, Rockaway Records, Frank Caiazzo, Roger Epperson, and Fab Four Memorabilia. Also auctioneers such as R&R and Iconic in the USA are usually  reliable. But best of all is having the personal experience to determine the likely authenticity. It may help but there is a guide by Frank Caiazzo on BeatleBay website. 

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