"Scott I had no idea she had been on that many episodes. I am also a huge Bob Newhart Show fan as well.
I would write him and ask for autographs for a charity auction. He came thru every single time. An amazing man."
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Frank Johnson's Discussions
Anyone heard of Upstaged Memorabilia Company?
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I bought a lot of signed items in an auction. I bought the lot because I knew what members of The Big Red Machine Cincinnati Reds looked like. These are real. In the lot is an Eric Clapton framed…Continue
Is this signed Joe DiMaggio QVC LE# 351 12”X15” Real
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Johnson Nov 17, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone Heard of X Marks The Spot Authentication?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Johnson Mar 6, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have a buddy who has a chance to buy a few autographed baseballs from a fellow collector. The balls have a hologram like sticker attached to 3 of them. The stickers say X Marks The Spot and have a…Continue
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"Scott I just wanted to add in just how sweet, pleasant and personable Ms. Betty Lynn truly was.
Back during 2002-2004 there were festivals about 15 miles from where I live. They were called Mayberry in the Midwest. Held in New Castle,…"
"Hi Frank: I know you are done a lot of work over the years on that. Did you try to contact them? Feel free to send a link to the Andy Griffith signature study here."
"I see history for sale on the site’s homepage. As someone who has collected Andy Griffith’s autograph for 30 years, they have fakes listed"
"Hope it is okay to add to the discussion. Love the Will Riker/Jonathan Frakes mention. I had forgotten he played Ashley Longworth.
I am about as big a Waltons fan as Andy Griffith Show fan. As well as a Next Generation fan. Glad it was brought…"
"Great information as always Scott."
"Our small town where I live is in the beginning of a fundraiser for new park slides, swings and other fun things for the kiddos to enjoy.
I am donating some of my signed items and other memorabilia as well as sports collectibles to the…"
"Scott, I remember from the past exchanges in the site you we’re working on this project.
Do you know how many you now have? I wish I had some to add to the total. However I basically have the main actors/actresses signatures. Best…"
"In my opinion this is not legit. The giveaway to me is the crossing in the th in Griffith. Andy’s genuine signature the t will have the t either undressed with the line that crosses it directly above it. This is a rigid signed picture. No flow…"
"Very detailed and informative information. I am sure many current and future collectors will use this quite often."
"Scott I appreciate your vast knowledge. I am learning so much from your posts. I hope one day we can view your collection on here"
"Greg you are more than welcome. Again there are others in here who are very good at his signature as well. I would listen to them too. Best of Luck!!"
"Greg my opinion may not mean much but I think it may in fact be genuine. I say that because 70% or so of it looks like his actual signature when he took time to write it out. Just my opinion it could of been rushed, he could of looked up and it ran…"
"Yes I agree. That is why I stayed away from his Howard McNear. I asked him a simple question about it. Any ideas on who/how it was obtained. Just any providence you know. I was basically told to either bid or not bid. "
"I never got around to reaching out to beckett. However after a few attempts I finally was able to get someone from PSA to look at my evidence. Steve Grad who was one of their so called experts blocked me on twitter and any other ways to contact him.…"
"Tell Scott I said hi. Hope he is doing well. We used to discuss the show and autographs on here. Thank you!"
About Me
- What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
- Collector, Fan, Dealer, Professional Authenticator
- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- I am a HUGE Big Red Machine fan. I collect anything from The Great 8. Also the Perez Steele HOF cards signed.Huge Andy Griffith Show fan/collector. Love to help others verify a signed item from the actors/actresses I know. I love helping fellow Andy Griffith Show fans with authenticating an Andy Griffith autograph. There are easily 95 out of 100 that are not signed by Andy. If it isn’t authentic keep it away from me. I will help anyone that I can. Bogus items in any collection are not good.
- Got an eBay account? Post a link to it if you want.
- big_red_machine76
- What is your level of expertise?
- Intermediate Collector, Long Time Lover
- What are your favorite collecting groups, communities and clubs?
- Andy Griffith Show
- Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
- Authenticating some items. Buy/sell/trade. I have been away awhile and was thinking about collecting again.
- Who can we thank for telling you about us?
- no member
- What are your areas of interest?
- Sports, Music, History/Politics
- Why do you collect?
- Love Sports and to pass things on to my kids and now grandkids
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- The Starting 8 of the Big Red Machine
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- GOD #1, Babe Ruth or Abraham Lincoln
- What is today's date?
- September 9, 2022
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- At 7:01pm on March 6, 2015,
Scott Paul said…
Thank you for joining The Andy Griffith Collectors Group!
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