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Paul McCartney Rush Signed CD

I just saw this one on eBay and nearly threw up after seeing it. But this one comes with an ACOA Authentication and it does show up on their website when you search for the number https://www.ebay.com/itm/133783946046

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Permalink Reply by Jim Cushman on June 10, 2021 at 8:29am

Trouble is...it's probably legit.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on June 10, 2021 at 10:46am

This likely falls into the category of "who" obtained this autograph versus the "ink" only. It's a rushed street graph. When it comes to TPA services, they usually won't stray to far from the cookie cutter typical signatures. Gives me hope that someday some TPA will acknowledge my rushed Paul McCartney signed ticket although I won't hold my breath. This is also atypical although signed in the wee hours in NY following the Concert for New York City in the wake of 9/11. I love my "street graph".

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 10, 2021 at 1:13pm

Even if good who would want this.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on June 10, 2021 at 2:09pm

Who's to say? It definitely is not worth premium dollars. There is always a market for less than desirable authentic signatures. Street graphers sometimes get a dog of a signature. It's still authentic.

As for the McCartney I own. It came from a highly respected source whom I have a written statement on the when and how he obtained this signature in person. I believe his story. I am proud to own it. As for if anyone else would want it I will modify a quote from Gone With The Wind; "Frankly, I don't give a damn!".

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 10, 2021 at 2:17pm

I was actually talking about the OP.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on June 10, 2021 at 2:26pm

Honestly, I was also referring to the OP. I know those guys at ACOA. They would not have certed that Paul without some additional information than the signature alone. Probably could not pry the "why" they did it with a crowbar.

I agree having their cert does not turn it into a $1,000 item but does give it some uptick value. How much? Who knows but more than it was worth without the COA for sure.

I once owned a Harrison Ford signature that ACOA would not touch and it was obtained by K9 graphs. It sold which proves ugly graphs will sell. You just never know in this business. Sometimes having friends in the right places sure does help.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 10, 2021 at 6:11pm

Having good sigs is better IMHO.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on June 10, 2021 at 6:23pm

Obviously, but not every collector has the financial ability to purchase a prime example. But, too often, authentic signatures are rendered fake when they are not. I found the OP example an exception to the norm by TPA services. It truly is questionable.

My McCartney is signed on a significant ticket. It may possibly be the only one in existence. It was signed after a long and exhausting night for Sir Paul. He certainly had to shorten his signature to fit on the ticket. What fascinates me is not just his signature but what it is on. A piece of Rock and Roll history, IMHO.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 10, 2021 at 6:40pm

Agreed.

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Permalink Reply by JK on June 10, 2021 at 7:35pm

This is apparently where I differ with some collectors.

I believe that a signature has to be not just authentic but also authenticatable.

Many "street" autographs don't qualify.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on June 10, 2021 at 8:11pm

I believe you have full right to set the criteria of your collection. I am not trying to convince or sell you anything. But, the OP has been TPA authenticated. Is that one clear cut? There is no "right" way to collect. It varies by each individual collector.