"Picked up a nice Roy Campanella this week, signedin ball point. Card is in pretty nice shape, off-centered but sharp."
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How to buy autographs on eBay; Tips to avoid fakes on eBay
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christopher Williams Feb 17. 4 Replies 5 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
Find Out if Your Stan Lee Autographs are Real
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Keith Longo Sep 4. 72 Replies 5 Likes
The founder of the Marvel Universe, Stan Lee, passed away Monday at age 95.Along with Jack Kirby, Stan…Continue
Tags: Captain America, Thor, the, X-Men, memorabia
X-Files - help me decide
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robin McKay Nov 9, 2018. 18 Replies 2 Likes
I'm going to treat myself to an X-Files signed photo from an upcoming Official Pix signing. I'm wavering between two poses.This one signed by Anderson and Duchovney:…Continue
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"This slabbed example has a smoothness and flow the questioned example does not have. The questioned example has a bit of a ragged and hesitant feel based on what I can see in the relatively small image. "
"Wow. I need to start authenticating Gehrig. ;-) "
"Think about this from a logical perspective...
* What are the odds Gehrig is going to write that long dedication on a postcard and NOT personalize it?
* The card was mailed from New Mexico on December 17. Would Gehrig be in NM? And if he was, would…"
"Thank you for the kind words. Indeed it was -- and my gut instinct was right; I'm about 95% certain this belonged to the location manager for Tommy Boy, as I found an IMDB listing for him online. I guess I really can call this "Tommy Boy…"
"Anyone who "stands by the opinion of GFA" has very poor judgement. But, I give them credit for refunding you without a major hassle. Glad it turned out ok."
"The Wallflowers — Exit Wounds [New West Records, 2021], SDE cool grey and purple marbled vinyl LP in individually numbered, linen-wrapped jacket and translucent sleeve, autographed by Jakob Dylan. Limited to 750 copies, this is number…"
"Richard Thompson — Beeswing: Fairport, Folk Rock and Finding My Voice 1967-1975 [Faber, 2021], first edition, fourth impression hardback, signed by the author to a custom bookplate:"
"Agree with Terrier. I’ve heard the old saw about “the only way to know 100% for sure is if you got it in person“ a million times. And there are some collectors that’s all they will collect. As terrier stated, you’re…"
"A few nice finds as of late:
First printing of Michael Caine's "What's It All About?" Been looking for this one for quite some time.
Common's "Let Love Have The Last Word", first-printing (Premiere Collectibles…"
"Bill Wyman, two 8” x 10” signed prints:"
"Thanks. It looks like Dorian removed his unless I missed it. The Today Show one your posted looks like a classic Heath Ledger to me."
"If it helps, he's a sig from a signed page in a Today Show scheduling book."
"The expression on Hillary's face. Priceless!"
"I couldn't resist this: a Biden signed 8x10 in the Situation Room when we killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. Picked it up in the last University Archives auction."
"Not my favorite artist, bu def. one of my favorite autographs - so much personality in these."
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- 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.
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- 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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Authenticity opinions received through Facebook groups? Out!
Posted on July 14, 2021 at 1:30pm 14 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 11 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.…
ContinueSpace Shuttle Challenger Autograph Collecting Tips
Posted on January 28, 2020 at 5:27am 7 Comments 0 Likes
Today marks the 34th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
In this episode of Collectibles Chat -- Honoring the Challenger Shuttle Astronauts and Challenger Autographs Collecting Tips.
Collectibles Chat Episode 4: Exposing traced autograph scam.
Posted on January 13, 2020 at 6:39am 5 Comments 2 Likes
Collectibles Chat Episode 4: Exposing traced autograph scam. What to look for to identify traced over autograph fakes.
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500 Homerun Club Autographed Baseball
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Ebay Seller Fursafe55 Lists Forged Counterfeit Derek Jeter 1995 Rookie Card
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Autographed 500 Homerun Club Baseball COA Sports Immortals Museum & Memorabilia Mart
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