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Authenticity is Everything
What's new in your collection?
How about an ongoing thread to highlight the new additions to your collection?
Whether it's a through-the-mail freebie or a big buck acquisition... it's all good. Show us what you got!
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Permalink Reply by Christopher on
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Queen "White Album" and boxed set. Arrived today. Thanks Paul! So that's it.....purchased two items recently, and the collecting budget for 2018 is gone. That was fast....
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Enjoy it Chris.Glad to see it came in one piece.Are you going to frame the album?
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Hi Paul - here it is, back from framing today.
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Permalink Reply by Andreas on
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Great piece, Christopher, congrats!
Queen, also one of my favourite Bands.
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Permalink Reply by Bill Fraser on
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WOW!!!!! Love it Christopher
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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on
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Paul and Christopher,
You’re both respected members of AML, and members I think know more than most collectors, especially Paul.
Would you mind educating collectors about how you determined authenticity?
Thanks
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Hi Steve - well, you're certainly correct that Paul has much more experience than I. Maybe being a bit newer can help newer collectors though. Your question is interesting, and an honest reply from me would be a novel. But here's the shortest answer I can muster. I don't. Which is to say, my opinion is more about quality than authenticity. For authenticity, I delegate that to others. The reason why would take more time to explain. Maybe the most helpful thing I can offer is three recommendations: 1) To develop a network of like-minded collectors who you personally like and professionally trust. Gather their opinions when considering a purchase and buy from them when the opportunity arises. 2) Check with Roger on everything. 3) Buy official merchandise - or merchandise with widely known and accepted provenance. Each of these points can be a long discussion, so I'll expound on point one only. The items I have that I consider pretty much permanent in my collection came from: Paul Hakimian, Patrick Batson, a well-known, big-time collector from South Africa, Seamus, Stephen Duncan, a guy with the eBay handle "Ole Blue Eyes", and from Roger Epperson directly (or in a couple of cases, indirectly). Each one of these "sources" has become a friend, or at minimum a highly trusted acquaintance. I'm in contact with some of these guys regularly, away from AML, even when we aren't discussing a specific deal. Some have general expertise. Some have very specific expertise. And all are people who I can't imagine in a million years intentionally owning or selling to me a forged item. What I've gained from these friendships has enriched my collecting experience, so I try to pass this on, share knowledge and experience to the extent I'm capable, be fair on price on the rare occasions when I sell something, etc. If it would be helpful to post again and share thoughts specifically about authenticity, as these remarks are more about how to build a collection and operate in the hobby, I'm happy to do so.
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Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on
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Hi Christopher, you make some interesting points. I think the topic could be developed further. As this thread is already cruising towards 5,000 posts and has a different focus I would start a new thread.
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Thanks Pug. The reply was to a specific question posed by Steve, so I entered it here. It would be an interesting separate discussion, and I'd contribute. But not sure I'm the right guy to start it.
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