"Excellent! In the end, the Bankhead was not trimmed (just 9" x 8" with margins), and I wound up getting it for $60! It was signed in February of 1945 for the three children of an employee at the Colonial Theatre in Boston during the two…"
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Are Facebook Autograph Groups Safe?
Started this discussion. Last reply by terrier8HOF Feb 25, 2023. 5 Replies 4 Likes
This may be a more controversial topic... but here we go! :-)Continue
How valuable is eBay feedback for autographs?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Zarelli Dec 31, 2023. 49 Replies 6 Likes
New video drop! Please subscribe to my channel, and as always, your feedback is welcome. :-)Continue
How to buy autographs on eBay; Tips to avoid fakes on eBay
Started this discussion. Last reply by Garrett Meadows Apr 10, 2024. 74 Replies 13 Likes
My latest Collectibles Chat video is "How to buy autographs on eBay." While it has something for everyone, it is most valuable to newer collectors by providing tips to avoid fakes.Please subscribe to…Continue
Autographed CDs and Vinyl - 15% off at Newbury Comics
Started Dec 7, 2020 0 Replies 0 Likes
Over the weekend Newbury had 25% their autographed items. If you missed that, they have 15% off today and tomorrow. Some good stuff here. I picked up signed CDs from Steve Howe, Belly and Vandenberg.…Continue
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"Thanks Eric !!! Naoya Inoue is one of the top pound for pound boxer presently. He mainly fights in Tokyo. This was his 4rd fights in USA. Jyogi Morikawa is a Japanese manga author known for the long-running series Hajime no Ippo. This…"
"That is very attractive. I had to look the subject up as I don't know anything about this area but bold and a known signing date. You have my vote! I love that you mentioned the illustrator. I always try to mention the photographer of the…"
"Naoya “Monster” Inoue signed The Ring Magazine Sept 2019 Illustrated by Jyoji Morikawa.
On May 1st 2025 Naoya Inoue arrived in Las Vegas and held an open workout for fans at the MGM Grand Casino Floor between Sportsbook and Tap Sports…"
"Finally got a Townshend -- I don't recognize the publisher(bookstore?) label on the front cover, though. Doesn't track with anything Canadian -- I'm guessing it came from a US or UK chain."
"With all the conversation about secretarial, autopen, and downright forgeries, got me, there is nothing like the thrill of getting an in person autograph. Is there a separate thread for these? There should be.
Last night I got Jon and Hugo from a…"
"Thought I'd share this one I found while searching for Jane Curtin events to complete my SNL season 1 signed vinyl. I got sidetracked hunting down what was available on the secondary market and came across this for $99 last month. Ive been…"
"I think (hope) books also stand a good chance of being real."
"Well as I thought all of the sigs I have are secretarial. Oh well not the only one...lol I guess a check is one way to at least have a real chance of being authentic."
"Not too sure about this one, any opinions would be welcomed."
"Donald Fagen Signed “Eminent Hipsters” Book.
Signed on April 22, 2017 at The Oplaine Theater at The Venetian in Las Vegas, NV During Steely Dan “ Reelin’ In The Chips” Las Vegas Residency."
"S.E. Hinton — The Outsiders (50th Anniversary Edition):"
"I haven't been active with this hobby over the last few months but still occasionally hunt down cheap gems on ebay. Came across this 5x7 from Pee Wee's fan mail back in the 80s. I was worried it would be a preprint in this nice of…"
"Tom Wolfe. author of The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, Bonfire of the Vanities and The Right Stuff.
One of the most stylish of autographs in any field!"
"you get the coa from autograph memorabilia"Stan Fitzgerald is still selling forgeries as "Forgetthegouge "
About Me
- What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
- Collector, Professional Authenticator
- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- I collect Space and aviation. NY Yankees, Baseball HOF, political and some classic Hollywood.
I am the owner of Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. I provide autograph authentication consulting services to individual collectors, dealers and organizations, including: RR Auction, James Spence Authentication (JSA), Sportscard Guaranty Authentic (SGC), PSA/DNA Authentication and others.
- What is your level of expertise?
- Advanced Collector, Professional
- Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
- Meeting and discussing autographs with other seasoned collectors.
- Who can we thank for telling you about us?
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- What are your areas of interest?
- Sports, History/Politics, Books/Literature, SciFi, Space/Aviation/Military
- Why do you collect?
- I love the connection with history and the wonder of signed items that passed though the hands of historical figures.
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Hard to pick just one. Favorites include Reagans, Armstrong, Jimmy Stewarts, Mariano Rivera game used baseballs.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Abraham Lincoln
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Jimmy Stewart | Not so wonderful fakes
Posted on December 5, 2023 at 9:21am 12 Comments 2 Likes
As a long time Jimmy Stewart collector, I have dozens of authentic autographs in my collection. From checks to photos to a baseball, I treasure them all.
However, one key piece has eluded me - that is a signed photo from It's a Wonderful Life.
Jimmy Stewart was a generous signer and there is a good supply of authentically signed Stewart items readily available. As of now, there are approximately 420 James Stewart signed items on eBay from almost every movie he…
ContinueThe story of Neil Armstrong signed NASA portraits
Posted on April 6, 2022 at 6:47am 9 Comments 9 Likes
Authenticity opinions received through Facebook groups? Out!
Posted on July 14, 2021 at 1:30pm 16 Comments 6 Likes
Over the years I have heard many stories of how various Facebook Autograph Groups can be a total circus. Crazy members, fighting, bad opinions, stalking... you name it. In light of this, I have avoided them.
However, recently I broke my own rule and joined the "Out or Safe!?” baseball Facebook group because I had heard stories of what was going on in there. My curiosity was piqued and I wanted to see for myself. The premise of the group is someone posts a photo of an item, and admins…
ContinueWhat are Autopen signatures? How to identify Autopens and myths!
Posted on February 19, 2020 at 5:00am 9 Comments 12 Likes
Hey gang... please check out my new video and be sure to subscribe to my channel! :-)
Collectibles Chat Episode 7: Collectibles Chat with Steve Zarelli, Zarelli Space Authentication.
What are Autopen autographs; how to identify Autopen autographs; and Autopen myths.
I close the episode with a collecting tip.…
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