"I agree!
Then again, maybe he was being sarcastic, in which case it is one of the funniest posts I've seen in a long time.
But I don't think that was the case, unfortunately. "
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Fake Walt Disney Signatures - Your Opinion?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe W. Jul 8, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
There has been several Walt Disney signed pieces on eBay lately that are IMHO forgeries. It seems to me that they are not secretarials as it appears someone was making the effort to make them look…Continue
Another Fake eBay Item for Sale...
Started Sep 13, 2018 0 Replies 0 Likes
As of late I am seeing more and more apparent fake signature listings on eBay. This time it is another Walt Disney signature. These never cease to amaze me.…Continue
Walt Disney Signed Mickey Print...Forgery or Proxy Signature? Your Thoughts?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ed Riggs Sep 10, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This is the most ridiculous attempt at a Walt Disney forgery I think I have ever seen on eBay. Could be a proxy signature by one of Walt's cartoonists but I don't think so. Either way I am not…Continue
eBay Fake Listings - Any Other Examples?
Started this discussion. Last reply by BallroomDays67 Aug 17, 2018. 8 Replies 0 Likes
eBay seems oblivious to fraudulent listings. I can't tell you how many times I have reported obvious fakes to eBay, only to see the auctions complete. Here is an example. I was considering buying a…Continue
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"Horrible advice. "
"Ha ha. Good one."
"Kool-aid? ;)"
"The Liz Shaw Datebook is going to be particularly difficult for me. How do I accept it as being legitimate? Is there something that I have to drink or smoke?"
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"...Here's my rule that everyone should follow for a more seamless & peaceful way of collecting. If you have an item that is certified by JSA, PSA, TriStar, Steiner, Upper Deck, Beckett, Fanatics, Mounted Memories or Panini…"
" Dumbest post I've seen in a long time."
"It's so sickening how skeptical people are about everything. And now ramp skepticism is trickling its way into the autograph authenticity business. Here's my rule that everyone should follow for a more seamless & peaceful way of…"
"I agree with you. They seem less than expected."
Fake Walt Disney Signatures - Your Opinion?
There has been several Walt Disney signed pieces on eBay lately that are IMHO forgeries. It seems to me that they are not secretarials as it appears someone was making the effort to make them look genuine. I have posted a couple of these for your review.See More
"This is the issue with live auctioneers and the other similar aggregate auction platforms... less credible dealers get side by side coverage with reputable auction houses. Just a more upscale looking version of eBay."
"I believe the first one is a terrible forgery attempt and the second one looks OK to me, but you should probably send it to 3rd party."
"I own several authentic Beatles signed pieces. I don't like the Harrison signature in the first photo. McCartney looks better but still doesn't seem spot on. I can make out the other two."
"I think this is a genuine Mantle signature. Good luck."
"This is an autopen signature. I have seen this many times."
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The Worst Walt Disney Forgery I Have Ever Seen...
Posted on February 11, 2020 at 8:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I have been collecting autographs for fifteen years and I have never seen an attempt at Walt Disney's signature worse than this one (unless it's secretarial). What's worse is that it is currently being advertised by an auction house that uses the Live Auctioneers platform that is normally associated with reputable auction houses such as University Archives. The auction house is called "Aspire Auctions" from Cleveland, OH.…
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