U2 autograph

Hi, I'd like to introduce myself to the group. I've been collecting guitar picks and autographs since the 80's. Please feel free to look at my site, all the autographs I have got myself in person (apart from the Dylan - I was one of the lucky 10 in London to get the signed Tempest CD)

https://theirishcollection.wordpress.com/autographs/

As I live in Ireland, I'm lucky that I've had the opportunity to meet U2 many times, and one of the reasons for me joining the group is to show you authentic U2 signatures and give my opinion on the many U2 fakes I see on Ebay, and to hopefully stop people wasting money on obvious and lazy forgeries.

It's rare I sell anything from my collection, but I've a few things on Ebay at the moment, including this U2 Joshua Tree inner signed by all 4.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/231490342155?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_...

I know it's 100% real as I got it myself in person....but I'd love to get any tips on how I'm selling it, or to get more people to view it, or on pricing. Should I start the auction lower or higher? Should I pay to get it authenticated, even though I got it myself and I have many pics of myself with the band?

Many thanks and please feel free to message me with any questions about U2 autographs or anything on my site :)

Ger

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Permalink Reply by Cogo on February 26, 2015 at 8:03pm

Hi Ger and welcome to this great site! As a lover and collector of both U2 and Springsteen, it´s nice to see your awsome stuff!!

First, I have to agree with previous posters about that prices for U2 signed items seems to have dropped. For example I just bought a 1982 fully signed single for $380. Although not mint and one sig in the dark section it´s still in fair condition and with nice signatures without any notable fading, I´m happy with that price! I also have two photos signed by Bono for sale here at AML (see my photos for more info...) and no interest what so ever, not even a low ball offer... :-)

Then I get a little confused when searching for your U2 item, because I can´t see it when using ebay.com! But I see it when searching on the UK version of ebay.

Not found here:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&ghostText=&_sacat=...

But found here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&ghostText=&_saca...

When I were new to selling on ebay I missed that I had to check a particular box when listing it fore sale to get it visible/exposed on the UK version too, maybe you have done the reverse and only made it (and maybe the Springsteen too?) visible on ebay.co.uk? If so, you will get much less views and bids...

I may have misunderstood this about searching on ebay but since you asked for help to maximize your sale price, I just wanted to tip you about this! Maybe some other members can clarify this??

Good luck with your sales!!

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Permalink Reply by Ger Ryan on February 27, 2015 at 12:51am

Jan thank you so much! I'm on to Ebay now to hopefully rectify this.

Also really appreciate the compliments, very proud of my collection. Spending hours standing in the cold and rain can make you feel like a lunatic but passion knows no bounds. That's why I always laugh when some people see some of my stuff framed on my wall and say "you're so lucky" Haha doesn't always feel like it :P