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Good Examples of Signatures
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mercedes Barreras Feb 2, 2020. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi members, being new to collecting autographs, I'm wondering how one goes about getting good examples of real signatures to compare. I'm thinking by best bet is to search the web for originally…Continue
Opinions on this Oprah signature? It's signed with sharpie or paint pen.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mercedes Barreras Jan 30, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Old photo, not repro, does this Celine Dion signature look real?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mercedes Barreras Jan 30, 2020. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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"Thank you! I didn't realize the repros were of forgeries as well. Is the comprehensive PSA database accessible? I didn't think it was."
"Thank you! Requesting exemplars on this forum is a great idea!"
"It kind of a matter of what you're looking for and how popular a collectors item it is. There are an insane amount of celebrity signatures past and present, so creating something even marginally comprehensive is impossible.
That being said,…"
"I would not recommend searching the internet for repros. These scumbag sellers actually sell reprints of FORGERIES in many cases. it's laughable. Unfortunately there is no magic formula. Every autograph has a different…"
"I understand your point of view. I'm just now learning this hobby. There's some signatures that I feel very confident in identifying their authenticity. Some signatures are consistent, complex and in my opinion very difficult to fake.…"
"Hi Mercedes. Its a good question and there's no hard and fast rule. Try searching these forums- members often post examples in discussions and theyre a great learning opportunity. I would also suggest if youre new to the hobby you could create…"
Good Examples of Signatures
Hi members, being new to collecting autographs, I'm wondering how one goes about getting good examples of real signatures to compare. I'm thinking by best bet is to search the web for originally signed pictures that are being sold as reproductions. There are so many fakes out there that to a newbie it's hard to tell what's what for comparison purposes. How do other members approach this? Is there a database to look at somewhere that I'm not aware of? It just occurred to me that it would be…See More
"Eric, just curious. Why will you never use a service?"
"Yes, it's a lot of fun! I spent hours researching the Celine signature after I got it to see if I could find matching old signatures. That was very enjoyable. There's a sense of enjoyment in analyzing a signature too. Sort of like solving…"
"Yes, Eric. It's a sharpie or paint pen. No doubt about that. I wasn't sure of the signature though."
"Is that live ink?"
"Thank you, Dan! I'm happy this one checks out! I have only a few autographs, a couple of them authors (special signed limited editions by the publisher). Of course I'm certain of the signed limited book editions, but the few signed photos…"
"Always worth taking a chance - sometimes you get lucky and it's part of the fun of collecting"
"This looks okay to me"
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- What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
- Fan
- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, Celine Dion, Mary Oliver, Robert Frost
- What is your level of expertise?
- Beginner
- Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
- To learn about the hobby and autograph authentication.
- Who can we thank for telling you about us?
- Oprah Winfrey, Celine Dion
- What are your areas of interest?
- Books/Literature, Modern Hollywood and Stage
- Why do you collect?
- Oprah Winfrey, Mary Oliver
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, Mary Oliver
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Oprah Winfrey, Mary Oliver
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