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Wally Funk and Mercury 13 - Girl Power Since 1959!

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William Gaines - MAD Magazine Signature Legit?

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Anyone familiar with William Gaines' signature? I have seen other items signed like this but not sure any of them are authentic. Despite Alfred E. Neuman's advice, I am worried. Thank you for…Continue

Star Trek: Cast Photo and Roddenberry Signed Invitation - Legit?

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I have seen a lot of "atypical" Star Trek cast signed photos and suspect this may be another one. William ShatnerLeonard NimoyNichelle NicholsDeForest KelleyHowever, the Gene Roddenberry signed…Continue

Fay Wray King Kong signed photo - Is this legit?

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I had felt pretty confident this was authentic. However, the more I examine it, the more uncertain I am. Specifically, the "F" seems to be shaped more like a "7", the "W" has an odd loop, and the…Continue

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Wally Funk and Mercury 13 - Girl Power Since 1959!

Imagine being selected for the Astronaut training program and then FINALLY making it into space more than sixty years later. Congratulations to Wally Funk and all of the Mercury 13 who helped blaze the trail. Signatures are of five of the original Mercury 13:Jerrie CobbWally FunkRhea WoltmanSarah (Gorely) RatleyJerri (Sloan) Truhill See More

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beardog1 replied to Neil L's discussion Santana and Band- real or fake?

"I do not have specific knowledge of these signatures so cannot offer a strong opinion. However, below is a Santana signed page which previously had positive feedback from this forum. Clearly, these are two different signing surfaces…"

Jun 29

beardog1 replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Autographs Behind the Glass

"Love it! Never know what you will find at a thrift store but you definitely found the frame and background that was meant for this SIG and magazine."

Jun 28

beardog1 replied to J.Seah's discussion "Rock My Collection" on AXS TV

"Very cool. Congratulations. Will there be a link to the video for this episode?"

Jun 21

beardog1 replied to Dan's discussion VAN MORRISON Latest Record Project Volume I (Amazon Signed Exclusive)

"PayPal provides the seller a chance to make their case. However, JPC apparently did not respond to PayPal's request. I agree it is not JPC's fault that Van Morrison and his representatives misrepresented these…"

Jun 8

beardog1 replied to Dan's discussion VAN MORRISON Latest Record Project Volume I (Amazon Signed Exclusive)

"Hi Greg. Short answer is PayPal issued full refund of purchase price and initial shipping without requiring the item be returned. In my direct communications with JPC, I asked for a full refund including initial purchase and shipping PLUS a…"

Jun 5

beardog1 replied to Dan's discussion VAN MORRISON Latest Record Project Volume I (Amazon Signed Exclusive)

"I just received confirmation from PayPal that they have decided my complaint versus JPC in my favor and have issued a full refund. I have posted later in this thread some of the examples of identical stamped signatures I shared with JPC and…"

Jun 5

beardog1 replied to Dan's discussion VAN MORRISON Latest Record Project Volume I (Amazon Signed Exclusive)

"Here is an example of another obvious match from ebay listings. I have shared these with JPC and not sure why they insist these are authentic signatures and not stamped when it is obvious when you find the matched pair. I have filed a…"

Jun 3

beardog1 replied to Dan's discussion VAN MORRISON Latest Record Project Volume I (Amazon Signed Exclusive)

"Hi Frank. I have been collecting and sharing with JPC different examples of stamped signatures from items listed on ebay to prove they are not handwritten signatures. Your item has the telltale dot as shown and many items like those…"

Jun 3

beardog1 replied to beardog1's discussion Arthur Conan Doyle - opinions please

"bump - This signature still bothers me so hoping you will help me revisit it using some ideas I picked up on subsequent posts. Below are the signatures from my OP and the RR Auction archive but rotated upside down and backwards to force the…"

May 31

beardog1 replied to beardog1's discussion William Gaines - MAD Magazine Signature Legit?

"Still struggling with a lack of likely authentic exemplars especially including the salutation "MAD-ly". However, I have uncovered one additional concern in my OP. Although many MAD artists would include "MAD-ly" with their…"

May 30

beardog1 replied to beardog1's discussion Picasso SIG - any chance it is real?

"Thanks for keeping the gears in my head turning, JK. I love learning from others' experience and fresh perspectives. Although I don't always get to a definitive conclusion on authencity, I am always learning from other…"

May 30

Eric Keith Longo replied to beardog1's discussion Picasso SIG - any chance it is real?

"Exactly, one piece of a larger puzzle."

May 30

JK replied to beardog1's discussion Picasso SIG - any chance it is real?

"I am not by any means insisting on it's authenticity but another thing that occurred to me.... A forger might be expected to use pencil or crayon to forge a Picasso. It would be more typical. That doesn't prove anything, of course."

May 30

beardog1 replied to beardog1's discussion William Gaines - MAD Magazine Signature Legit?

"I agree the bottom signature on the LA example seems less fluid than the OP and HFS items. Not sure if "pen issues" may have been a factor (like a "wardrobe malfunction"). However, the fact that "MAD-ly" is…"

May 30

Eric Keith Longo replied to beardog1's discussion William Gaines - MAD Magazine Signature Legit?

"In this orientation the bottom seems odd man out - reading through some results about Live Auctioneers using the search engine here one might guess why."

May 30

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What kind of member are you? Industry professionals must use their real names and identify themselves as such. (Check as many as apply.): Collector

What brings you to Autograph Live?: Learning about the hobby and becoming more proficient with authentication. Have benefited from the collective knowledge of the community and look forward to being part of the group.

Who can we thank for telling you about Autograph Live?: Internet

What do you collect, or want to collect?: Classic Hollywood and Stage

Tell us more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:: Eclectic collection based on favorite movies, shows, music and celebrities during my childhood.

What is your level of expertise?: Intermediate Collector

What is your favorite autograph in your collection?: Audrey Hepburn was the first SIG I ever acquired so will always be special. Hope it is authentic.

Why do you collect?: I always felt a personal connection to the person who signed or owned the items I collect. It is fun to watch friends and family look at items to see what resonates with them or brings up a memory to tell.

You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?: Would love to have been able to meet Neil Armstrong (even though I know he stopped signing autographs later in life).