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Stevie Nicks. Genuine or secretarial?

I had this one previously listed in another area and decided this one needs to be discussed in this forum. I am not an expert on Stevie's signature by any means but did have some concerns once I received it. I do know that her personal assistant named Ginny did sign on her behalf quite frequently and her signature is quite similar to Stevie's.

I have also included a Stamp on the back of the photo which links to Ginny which I did not know about until receiving the item.

What say my fellow members. I feel is it, more than likely, a secretarial.

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Permalink Reply by Corey Moylan on August 14, 2019 at 6:29am

Another questionable example

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 14, 2019 at 6:37am

Thanks Corey. I am aware that Bickett has issued certificates on this style in the past. I was referring more about the turnaround time being excessive. Honestly, I would rather Bickett reject this signed photo than to cert it if is not actually signed in Stevie's hand.

Sometimes when you purchase from a well respected source(known here btw) and there seems to be conflicted opinions by a number of other respected sources then the only fair way to resolve the issue is with a third party opinion. In this case it was Bickett.

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Permalink Reply by Corey Moylan on August 14, 2019 at 6:40am

I just wanted to get more examples documented so that members can make their own opinions. Beckett should not be a referee.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 14, 2019 at 6:48am

Then who should be the referee? Me? The respected person I purchased it from? You? Other Stevie Nicks specific collectors who know her signature and believe it's authentic?

The seller offered it in good faith. I purchased it in good faith. An issue arises. What is a fair way to resolve it?

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Permalink Reply by Corey Moylan on August 14, 2019 at 6:55am

I do not know who these other Stevie Nicks collectors you refer to since you have not disclosed that information.

They are all opinions at the end of the day - including Beckett. However, I do not consider Beckett a referee or a superiority in this case since they have certed a vast array of exemplars (which I have attached to this thread) which match to Ginny's handwriting - imo.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 14, 2019 at 7:01am

At least, this information will be helpful for others and myself in the future. Maybe even Bickett if they ever read this thread.

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Permalink Reply by Corey Moylan on August 14, 2019 at 7:07am

Exactly my intent Joe.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 14, 2019 at 8:53am

The one aspect I notice between the OP Nicks and the majority of "Ginny" Nicks signatures is that the "c" and "k" in her last name are connected. In the OP there is no connection between the two letters. Could it be possible that Nicks did sign some of these photos that originated from Ginny and not all?

I do find it hard to believe that Stevie would spend much time signing 3x5 index cards.

Just a thought.

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Permalink Reply by Corey Moylan on August 15, 2019 at 10:08am

In all fairness, most genuine Stevie exemplars have her connecting the C & K. Here are a few from R&R I consider no doubt authentic. Far different than the styles seen in this thread.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on September 3, 2019 at 4:39pm

Final update. It took over six weeks for Beckett to get to finally respond with their verdict on this Stevie Nicks. NOT AUTHENTIC. I am relieved to know how this would sort out and will get with the seller and hopefully be able to return it without any issues.

I appreciate all those who participated in this discussion and it appears all worked out the way it was suppose to.

A big thank-you to Corey who made the initial alert and had the patience to hang with me.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on September 3, 2019 at 5:02pm

BTW, if you have read through the entire discussion you will see that Bickett's Quick Opinion stated "likely to pass full authentication". Just a note of caution for those who put too much stock in QPs.