"I don't like this, but who knows."
Authenticity is Everything
PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS IN THE DISCUSSION FORUMS, NOT BLOGS.
READ THIS BEFORE YOU POST, THANKS.
-
Josh Board
- Male
- San Diego, CA
- United States
- Blog Posts (588)
- Discussions (680)
- Groups (7)
- Photos (13)
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Josh Board's Groups
Josh Board's Discussions
WHO signed this album? It's an old TV star, I'm sure. HELP!!!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Josh Board Jun 10, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Suspicious dealer...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rich Mar 8, 2017. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Josh Board's Page
Latest Activity
"I got him recently. It looks nothing like this, but...he always has a messy one. I think he goes into the category of...you should NEVER purchase. When people have a known, sloppy signature and one that's easy to forge, you just can't buy…"
"I'm going to add something here, too. It's a good point for ANYONE that's buying autographs from someone. Anybody that forges, can say "my friends dad worked security at Shea Stadium when the Beatles played there, and...blah blah…"
"They're all close, but none of them are authentic, in my opinion."
"I've gotten to that point, too, Tacoma. It's just ridiculous."
"I have gotten to the point where I don't purchase from auction unless its something I really want and cannot find. This is especially true since the auction houses started charging tax. The hammer price is tacked on at 25%, then shipping and I…"
"I've got a bunch from each (well, only 2 from kenny), and I have to say -- I don't like these."
Sergio Leone, James Woods, Jennifer Connelly
"Ah. So you're the one that outbid me on this item. Damn! What did you end up getting it for?"
"Not at all, X. But...when you pay $200 for an item...and then an extra $50...I dunno. 25% for an auction to get a cut, when they're getting a cut from the seller, too...it's like I ended up paying $100 more for a $200 item!!!!"
"WHY ARE AUCTION ITEMS SO EXPENSIVE? I got a piece from RR Auctions. $200 bid. It ended up being $293 total. YIKES!!!!"
"I got them around that time, as I was a DJ at a rock station and we met them. They all look almost just like this."
"Thanks for posting this!!! Greatly appreciated. Unfortunately...it's a kids book. I didn't want to drop $19 for a kids book. Not to mention, Graham is super easy to get in person (well, if we EVER get in-person signatures again)"
"The best thing about this is...you're done with that area. I love it!!! I'd love it with, rock autographs, I could say that. But there's just too many bands/singers I love ,that I could never get to that point!!! Nice collection."
"I don't like the Zeppelin autographs. At all."
"Wait, Sly did a signing event? How much? And...that John Lee Hooker looks a bit off."
About Me
- What kind of member are you? Industry professionals must use their real names and identify themselves as such. (Check as many as apply.)
- Collector, Other
- What do you collect, or want to collect?
- Sports, Books/Literature, Modern Hollywood and Stage, Classic Hollywood and Stage, Music
- Tell us more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:
- For some reason, as a kid and teenager, sports autographs were my favorite. Especially basketball, as I grew up playing it. But as I became older, I started gravitating more towards singers and musicians I was a fan of.
My collection consists of thousands and thousands of autographs. Everything from CDs and albums, to movie posters, musical instruments as well as the usual 8 x 10 signed photos.
I have a lot of pieces that are very valuable, and I hate the fact that they are stored very poorly in my friends garage. But the fact is, I've run out of space at my own house. And even though I love collecting, I don't think they look good on the wall. I don't want my home looking like a Hard Rock Cafe, I'd rather have nice art work on the walls and things like that. So, that means all me pieces are just sitting in the garage or on my desk, etc. It drives my girlfriend crazy, but I can't complain. Many times, she's with me on my quest to score the next autograph.
- What is your level of expertise?
- Professional
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- It would be a tie between a Morrison Hotel album, that is not only autographed by all four of The Doors, but also the photographer of the album (Henry Diltz), as well as John Sebastian (Lovin' Spoonful), who plays harmonica on Roadhouse Blues. My goal is to have it signed by everyone that had anything to do with the record, although, a few of (producer Paul Rothchild, guitarist Lonnie Mack) have died, so I might be done with it already.
I'm also fond of my Sgt. Pepper record, signed by 5 Beatles (all the four, plus original drummer Pete Best).
- Why do you collect?
- I think it's fun. But I'm so glad that as I've gotten older (I'm turning 40, the same year as Woodstock is!) I've chilled out. If I don't have an item for a celebrity, I don't rush up and bug them. Or if I meet someone famous, I'm not in a panic looking for a Sharpie. And it bothers me if I'm in LA getting an autograph, and some of the ebay dealers are doing exactly what I hate -- pushing and shoving, being rude, getting 20 head shots signed, and they aren't even a fan of the person that they're hounding.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- If it's an actor -- Marlon Brando. A musician -- Jim Morrison. A historical figure -- Jesus Christ, although it would probably be hard to authenticate, huh? I'd also make him turn my Evian bottle into a nice red wine.
JOSH BOARD is a newspaper writer and regular Autograph contributor. He has worked in radio since his 20s. Contact Josh at josh.board@autographmagazine.com.
Josh Board's Photos
Josh Board's Blog
Sean Connery -- RIP
Posted on October 31, 2020 at 10:44am 6 Comments 3 Likes
Here's a link to my story on Sean Connery.
I do mention autographs, but...only briefly (as I never met him).
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/sean-connery-an-extraordinary-gentleman-and-actor/
Macabre Michael Jackson Item For Sale
Posted on October 1, 2020 at 9:38am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Usually when there’s controversial stuff sold at auction, it involves Nazi memorabilia. Well, this one kind of went under the radar without much backlash. Michael Jackson’s cousin is auctioning off something rather odd. She has the last IV drip Jackson used, and the one that supposedly delivered the fatal dose of Propofol. This will include the bag and tubing used to administer the fatal dose, and here’s the “good” news -- it even has bloodstains from the…
ContinueWhat Do Michael Jordan and Michael Schenker Have in Common?
Posted on September 19, 2020 at 6:42pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Stuntmen have all the luck. Okay, wait. Scratch that. I just remember a book about Hollywood I read once (You’ll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again), the first female film producer in Hollywood talked about a stuntman on the set of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, driving 50 feet off a cliff and having his leg snap. He insisted they not call an ambulance, because stuntmen that “complained” didn’t get work. So, aside from the injuries and death involved,…
ContinuePresident Trump Autographs
Posted on August 29, 2020 at 10:59pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
The only thing I ever knew about Lake Charles, Louisiana...were the lyrics from the great song by The Band, “Up On Cripple Creek.” Now the other thing I know about it, is that the town was ravaged recently by Hurricane Laura. It left 16 dead and many with destroyed homes. …
Gandhi's Glasses
Posted on August 9, 2020 at 9:25pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
We’ve all gotten cool stuff in our mail box. But four weeks ago, auctioneer Andy Stowe saw something sticking out of his mailbox at his office in Bristol, England. It was a large envelope with a pair of Mahatma Gandhi’s famous, gold-rimmed, round glasses. There was a note saying they were Gandhi’s, and a gift from the guy’s…
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 8:08am on July 24, 2020,
JIMMY JAMES said…
Hi Josh in LA it's James in Canada. Wanted to say thank you for your time on my Lennon/Harrison autograph... like Roger Epperson himself told me, you've really got to be holding these REAL authenticated autographs in your hands to appreciate how wonderful they indeed are...the scan doesn't do them justice! BEING DOUBLE AUTHENTICATED (May 2019 and with fresh eyes again in July 2020) by the Professiional Expert Roger Epperson REAL is all the AUTHENTICity you need! Best, JAMES
- At 10:30pm on October 27, 2015,
Paul said…
- Watcha Smoking?
- At 3:55am on May 26, 2013,
Innuendo said…
- Yes I'm sure. The auction I bought mine at in new York said only 25 were signed with all four boys. 25 signed would still give 25 different people or radio stations a chance to own one. I'm not selling mine. I doubt a radio station would just get tossed one. Perhaps it was a copy your station had. Or maybe someone there did buy one. Jacky Smith (head of Queen's fan club) had approved it as being one of only a handful signed. She didn't know how many exactly.
- At 1:03pm on December 12, 2012,
Chad B said…
I read on your page you are "also fond of my Sgt. Pepper record, signed by 5 Beatles (all the four, plus original drummer Pete Best)."
That is a great piece. Do you have a picture of it posted anywhere? What about the Doors album? I'd love to see both of them.
- At 2:48pm on December 8, 2011,
Jason Boyd said…
hey, longtime no talk, how've you been dude? i've got Bill Clinton on my autograph wish-list, i hope to acquire his autograph someday soon.
- At 11:45pm on December 8, 2010,
- have u had any recent inperson celeb meet & greets? if so feel free to share them in my forum ''who've you met & who you want to meet''
- At 6:26pm on July 10, 2010,
- hi Josh, whats your personal opinions on authentic I Dream of Jeannie bottle props?
i've seen a 2nd season sold at Butterfields, a 1st season sold at Profiles in History.
and another 2nd season sold on eBay.
i've always wanted one, i know there expensive, but if the person whos selling them,
i would commit/agree to a standard payment each month to pay it off, because its my 'DREAM' to own an original jeannie prop bottle.
p.s. do u know any stores, and/or online stores that sell 'replicas' for a good/inexpensive? i hope u had an awesome July 4th!
-Jason.
- At 9:22am on June 12, 2010,
Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…
- Josh, I deleted Myron Ross's blog post by mistake when I went to edit a misspelling in the title, sorry. I let him know so he could repost.
- At 10:42am on May 26, 2010,
- thank you so much. & i have 1 other question...
i met former Vice President Al Gore & his wife about 7 years ago at a booksigning
for their book i believed it was titled 'joined at the heart' ...
i bought a local newspaper ''the Raleigh News & Observer''
& the front page & headline story said:
'Al Gore will not run again for re-election'
he and his wife gladly signed it.
since its an important headline with a picture and its signed by the both of them, would that be a rare item, as suppose to a signature etc. ?
- At 10:14am on May 26, 2010,
- could you help me out with some advice about an autograph?
i obtained it in person, and i know its real (duh) anyways, i'd like to have your thoughts as in demand/rarity for this item...
used in concert & signed drum sticks by Britney's Drummer
signed tour glowstick by her entire band.
i would be honored to have your opinions in regards to these two unique items.
thanks,
-Jason.
Photos
Groups
© 2021 Created by Steve Cyrkin, Admin.
Powered by
