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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on January 30, 2015 at 6:29pm

http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/hayden-christensen-a...

Permalink Reply by Rick Meyer on January 30, 2015 at 7:34pm

I've seen plenty of this sellers stuff. Everything I've seen from him I thought was good.

Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on January 30, 2015 at 7:36pm

One of the biggest forgers in the history of modern celebrity autographs accomplished his treachery by being out there getting autographs and photos of the celebs signing every single day. He would get a single photo signed he would then go home and knock off dozens of the same image and offer them for sale to dealers around the world.

Trusting photos of the celeb signing something is not the way to buy autographs.

All that being said, this is not a standard Hayden autograph, it will not likely pass authentication, but I think your theory about it being a rushed signature might actually hold water.

Hayden's normal signature tends to be more on the simple side and his H usually forms the C to the right , not inside the H. Most celebs tend to shorten their autograph as time goes on, this seems more like a Hayden autograph from about 10 years ago.

      This is a Hayden autograph from about 5 years ago. That is why the one starting this thread is likely getting some flack.

I wouldn't buy your Hayden, but I believe it is likely real.

Permalink Reply by Tyler Merrifield on January 30, 2015 at 7:45pm

Thank you very much for the input, Mr. Chuka! I thought it was just a rushed signature from a crowded situation. I did find a YouTube video of Hayden signing autographs on the date the seller provided me and it checked out, along with what Hayden was wearing in the proof pic matched the outfit he wore to that event perfectly. I do believe it is authentic and I was planning on taking it to JSA when they come around my area. Is it worth paying the $20 authentication fee? The seller I bought it from seems to be a very reputable seller. He was very honest with me and I feel like he really did get this one signed in person. It was supposedly signed on September 11, 2014 outside the Toronto International Film Festival theater, where Hayden was. I asked Steve Grad from PSA/DNA on Facebook for his opinion and he said it was nowhere close to Hayden's signature..... so I wasn't sure what to think.

Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on January 30, 2015 at 8:03pm

I think the reasons stated in my first post are all the same reasons Steve didn't like it. This is also why I said it wouldn't likely pass authentication.

Steve is one of the top Star Wars autograph collectors in the world. I have used this concept before and i will use it again here. Asking JSA for their opinion when you have already heard from PSA, would be like asking your podiatrist what he thinks because you don't like what you heard from your cardiologist. 

Enjoy your autograph, and don't ever waste time asking JSA about celeb autographs.

Permalink Reply by Rick Meyer on January 30, 2015 at 8:14pm

+1

Permalink Reply by Tyler Merrifield on January 30, 2015 at 8:19pm

I agree completely with what you are saying. I only get some autographs authenticated just to know for sure. Honestly, I respect your opinion a lot more because you all have more experience in this area. I will enjoy it for the unusually authentic autograph that it is. Thank you so much for all the help!

Permalink Reply by KatoTheMaster on January 31, 2015 at 9:51am

TFS is one of the best in Canada I really don't think he would sell a fake item to anyone or would he lie about saying it's the exact item being signed why would he? Everyone should know in this hobby that you don't always get the best sig from a celebrity and if you did not like the sig then don't buy look for another sig you like, I have got a lot of items from him and are very happy with them

Permalink Reply by Rick Meyer on January 31, 2015 at 9:53am

He has a few on my watch list I wouldn't mind adding.

Permalink Reply by Jason Thanos on January 31, 2015 at 12:51pm

Hello guys some of you know of me and some maybe not , I am sure Rick does and so does  Kato , I have been on here before a few times.

I will say this in regards this post , The friendly Stranger that sold this Hayden is in my opinion the Number 1 hound in all of Canada there is maybe 6 max 10 in the whole country I mean some would argue that The captain is number 1 and maybe so but the Cap leaved in La for years so for full residents I go with TFS.

Now does this sig look a little odd YEP it does , Is it fake ? Nope sorry it is not, Let me also say Hayden leaves in Toronto in a farm he is there frequently. Have I got s*** signatures of hayden like this ? sure I have twice once in Cannes and once in Toronto at the film festival.

Hayden is the nicest guy going but he does hate graffers he has said to us before he understands what we do but does not respect it TRUE STORY.

Now the people that know me Know how I hate fakers and not only have I more than likely have had the most death threats in Europe for going after the scum but I have been on this forum for over 2 YEARS defending the people who where wronged.

I have always said trust the seller before buying the item , the person's reputation is like paper trail it means something and earns respect or is just piss in the wind.

Stephen is a rare one him and maybe 3 others have perfected the art of exact proof it is feckin nuts how they do it , I can not hold a camera while am graffing never mind exact proof, it is insane.

For many years I have graffed with TFS and I will stick my name and reputation next to him if it means anything at all and I will be honest you may never hear me say this ever again as in this world not many deserve it.

Hayden used to sign lovely like Pete shown above I have had maybe 20 plus when he leaved in London and was filming here we used to go to his apartment and he was nice he was a kid back then. But I have even seen some s*** ones from LA I have mates that got s*** ones , And almost every graff or at list 4 in 5 from TIFF where garbage.

Why would the number 1 Hound in Canada risk his name and his reputation for a crappy 50 bucks graff ? The guy has got some real icons he was close with lady gaga and some other big names .

I know it is not a classic Hayden but it is real, and if you wish to see some s*** ones I might have some stored on my comp as I store every piece I have ever sold, as I offer a lifetime guarantee to my clients.

Rick you are a smart guy you know me from the massive jacko days so you know am not one to chat s***.

It's genuine guys no matter what ..

All the best Jason Thanos 

Permalink Reply by Jason Thanos on January 31, 2015 at 12:55pm

One of the last times I got him in a chilled situation still signed crap for us ..

Permalink Reply by Tyler Merrifield on January 31, 2015 at 1:07pm

Thank you for your input, Jason. I do believe it is authentic too and nowadays Hayden just signs crappy like the one I opened this discussion with. It's not a fake, but it's not a normal sit-down signature either. It's Hayden's more recent style of signing to keep fans happy. Thank you for backing up thefriendlystranger's story about the authenticity of this piece.