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Real Marlon Brando or a Good Forgery?

Hello everyone!

I am a long-time collector and first time user on the site. Nice to e-meet you all. I started collecting when I was around 12, writing letters to my favorite actors on television. I remember how much fun it was to receive a signed photo in the mail. I now live in the Los Angeles area I’ve been able to get many autographs in person which is wonderful. That’s really the only way to know for sure it’s 100% authentic. But, my collection was always missing my favorite actor of all time, Marlon Brando. I studied his autograph a bit and found something on eBay that I purchased and got for a steal. Personally, I feel the cost doesn’t necessarily coincide with authenticity. I just got lucky with an auction. You all are the experts, so I’d love some feedback. The third photo I lightened up significantly to get a better look at the signature. I also like that the item itself is pretty rare. It did come with an original COA/ The seller is selling his entire collection of items and he originally bought it in a store in Hollywood. I believe that he believes it is real and is not trying to scam me or anyone. He has a wide array of signed items for auction. Although we all know a COA doesn’t mean much as they are just as easily faked. Thanks so much looking forward to your replies!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 9, 2020 at 1:42pm

One look at this sellers closed auctions, the names and prices realized says everything you need to know, apart from the very poor obvious and slow forgeries. Lou Costello for $16? Warhol $40, Dylan $19, Cass $108, Harrison Ford $10 and so on. There is more than low price in common...$104 for Brando on that record? "...bought it in a store in Hollywood...."

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Permalink Reply by scteel24 on April 9, 2020 at 1:45pm

How does the Brando autograph look? Possibly real or just a good forgery? He did say he'd give a full refund if it failed authenticating. thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 9, 2020 at 1:49pm

Neither - poor forgery. It was returned when it was last purchased for $140 in March - wonder why? Both of his bad "Shatner" sigs are by the same hand FWIW.

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Permalink Reply by scteel24 on April 9, 2020 at 2:01pm

Thanks Keith - where are you seeing it returned? I'll reach out to the seller now.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 9, 2020 at 2:06pm

You are most welcome. Sellers closed sold auctions on eBay, in March. I would not do anything but get your refund - anything else is a waste of your time and/or money.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 9, 2020 at 2:03pm

Don't throw any money into getting this authenticated - get a refund ASAP. Who issued the original cert BTW? All junk from what I see, the Roger Waters is as pathetic as the Lou Costello. I would steer well clear of any of this sellers items.