"A superb item sells itself in my experience.
This is so true.
I'd rather buy a thousand lottery tickets than spend the same amount on something I don't actually know to be 100% correct in all aspects.
Buying a third-party authentication…"
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YES - Did Bill Bruford Really Sign This Way?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Findbooks Feb 5. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This set of YES autographs sold at RR recently. You will notice that the signature "Cheep William" is attributed to Bill BrufordI am curious to known if anyone is familiar with this idiosyncrasy on…Continue
Matt Johnson @ Rough Trade
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The G.O.A.T. - Worst-ever Fake Signature Revealed
Started this discussion. Last reply by Findbooks Jan 28. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Here it is.I defy anyone to contest it.This isn't just bad - it's insane. And, in the words of its presenting auctioneer, it's the "Super Star Lot" of the sale.Help ma Boab!! …Continue
John Lennon, Opinions Please
Started this discussion. Last reply by Findbooks Nov 19, 2025. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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"I have no idea what Verimarx is - it sounds like AI - but anyway, you post reads like spam and this is not the place for pitches.
If you have info to help the OP all well and good but enough already."
"Not sure which of us you are asking but if it were authenticated I would be no more attracted to it as I am now - problematic presentation being a key for me, personally. And my feelings about fluidity/slowness would remain."
"To ERIC:
What do you make of the Jackie Gleason in the seller's eBay list?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/277458343253?_skw=jackie+gleason&itmmeta=01KM10M4WZS1EXE522S9TQ9EES&hash=item4099ce5555:g:cHMAAeSwzvlo-EBB"
"Signature Required is essential. It costs a few dollars only.
I would also recommend insurance. If you don't insure it you can only be reimbursed for the actual price you paid for the item - and you will need to provide receipts to get even…"
"Good point (about the forger) although he/she may have had only the one copy of the record and therefore it would have been a case of do or die.
No question that it had to be an IP signing.
The Epperson is interesting, I am not convinced that the…"
"Notwithstanding the fact that it is easier to say "No" to a difficult autograph then to say "Yes", I can see a couple of problems with this example which would have made me keep my wallet in my pocket.
I don't see too much…"
"There's definitely something fishy about them!"
"What are you laughing about?
Flounders are a very-well respected outfit in the field of authentication. They are affiliated with both Halibut Handwriting Services and Turbot! - the distinguished Aftal dealers.
Check out their…"
"How is this even possible, nowadays?
Given the ease of modern communication, how is it possible for "known" fraudsters to perpetrate criminal activities openly wthout sanction (understand that I am not seeking an answer from you personally…"
"Oh boy - what an invitation!
I've been waiting for such a thread for sooooo long,,,,
Wait a minute - you mean an opinion on the autograph? Aw rats!
I'd say the dedication does not match his handwriting examples online. The autograph looks…"
"Still available at Waterstones.
https://www.waterstones.com/book/my-heart-is-this/martin-gayford/9780500032008"
"Not recognizing her name, I just read her Wiki page.
Among her “hobbies and interests” is listed “stabbing autograph-hunters in the eye”.
Good luck!"
"This is a very nice item but that autograph is appalling - a forger's wet dream.
There are going to be a lot of fakes on eBay pretty soon so keep your receipts and paperwork with the book. Without any statement of limitation etc on the book it…"
"That has to be Vinnie Jones’s dad."
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