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Permalink Reply by Bob Shinn on November 9, 2012 at 12:32pm

You have a wonderful example of Authentic Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy signatures, In my humble opinion.

Going price these day is around $600-650 retail.

Permalink Reply by Cogo on November 9, 2012 at 11:40pm

Just out of curiosity, how do you (or anybody else who read this...) think it would affect the price if this were send to psa/dna or a reputable UACC-dealer for certification? Is it worth the trouble?

Permalink Reply by Scott Paul on November 10, 2012 at 8:31am

Speaking as a collector only I am much more comfortable buying big ticket items if the seller  either has the item certified, or will take it back if I have it done and it does not pass.  I do not base the sale  on that alone but it is helpful.  As for price lets say there were two album pages one priced at $500 with a no return and no PSA or JSA, and one that offers a return should either of those not pass it but the price is $650 I would go with the latter.  I do not buy with the intention of ever getting my money back so I am a bit different than some in that regard.  With this particular one I am not sure you need to do anything but offer a return.  As I say I am talking as a collector.

Permalink Reply by Cogo on November 10, 2012 at 9:48am

Thanks, that interesting and good to know!

Permalink Reply by Bob Shinn on November 10, 2012 at 12:11pm

I am not a fan of any of the Third-Party Authenticators.

What I continue to stress here is that Collectors and Dealers need to be educated about the autographed items they are buying or selling.

A Collector should take the time to research the signature of interest, against known published Authentic Exemplars of the signature in question. There are many fine autograph reference books out there, just take the time necessary to make yourself comfortable.

As for Dealers, any of them that do not offer a "Unconditional Life-Time Money Back Guarantee"

in regards to an items authenticity, I would stay away from.

Certificates of Authenticity are useless without the above guarantee.

Just my humble opinion.....

Permalink Reply by Cogo on November 11, 2012 at 5:01am

Thanks! I agree with you completly!

Permalink Reply by Scott Paul on November 9, 2012 at 3:16pm

I agree with Mr. Shinn that it appears to be genuine.  It has the period after Laurel which is good and the ink looks good.  The fact it is an album page is good I would say late 40s.  i have a Stan Laurel typed letter signed that was $200.  With both on same page as a collector I would think the $600-650 range Mr. Shinn cites would be good.

Permalink Reply by Cogo on November 9, 2012 at 8:02pm

Thanks guys! Appreciate your help! :-)