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Tony Curtis has passed away. I interviewed him last year!

Actor and Icon Ton Curtis has passed away. I interviewed Mr. Curtis last year and have many photos and autographs he was nice enough to sign for me, including signing his current book ! He was a very kind and great guy to me and to his fans! R.I.P.

I will post a few pics of he and I here soon. I was lucky to have videotaped the interview and now have this in my archives…

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Added by Mark J Gross on September 30, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Film Great Tony Curtis Passed Away on 09/29/10. R.I.P.

This is a sad day not only did we lose a great actor but also a great person. I had the pleasure of talking with Tony on the phone a while back and we were working out the details of getting together when my wife and I make a trip to Las Vegas after Christmas this year. I was hoping he would be able to make it to our vow renewal ceremony. But this is not to be but I will always treasure that phone conversation with Tony and I wish the family well and I know it's going to be very difficult times.

Added by Chris Klamer on September 30, 2010 at 6:03am — 2 Comments

What bands sell autographed cd's, photos, etc on their website

I noticed that Scotty Moore sells Photos on his site for around $20, I was curious if anyone else knows of singers, bands, guitarist that sell their authentic autograph on their website. Or does anyone know any bands, singers, guitarist that will sign if you donate to their charity? Thanks for everyones input! This is a great way to weed out the forgeries of our hobby! Until next time Keep Graphin!!!!

Added by Tim Henderson on September 28, 2010 at 12:44pm — 8 Comments

Robert Plant: Knowing the "where" and the "when" just might save you from being ripped off.

http://www.ledzeppelin.com/timelinebrowse

http://www.robertplant.com/tour/

In the December 2009 issue of AUTOGRAPH, Roger Epperson wrote what I consider to be the BEST article to date of the authenticity of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham's signatures.

Led Zeppelin is one of rocks most requested bands, most collected…

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Added by Stephen Duncan on September 28, 2010 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

FBI Investigating American Royal Arts, Christopher Morales and Others Over Rock and Roll Forgeries

The rumors circulating autograph hobby are true. Since 2008, the New York Office of the FBI has been investigating Florida-based autograph and memorabilia gallery chain American Royal Arts and its owner, Jerry Gladstone, over the suspected trafficking in rock and roll forgeries. According to marketing claims by Gladstone, American Royal Arts was the world's largest seller of signed music memorabilia, specializing autographs of the Beatles, Elvis, The Rolling…

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Added by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on September 28, 2010 at 4:30am — 106 Comments

Baltimore's Nostalgia-Con was a great event and MORE news!

I attended the Mid Atlantic Nostalgia Convention this past weekend. in Balitmore, Maryland

I was able to have the pleasure of interviewing Roy Thinnes , Ed Nelson, Dawn Wells, Mark Goddard, Lily Haze, and have an email interview with Marsha Hunt this week.

Mark Goddard , Ed Nelson, and Marsha Hunt all have a new book of theirs to promote for fans. I will give you all details on that this week!

Dawn Wells, has some news she is waiting to hear…

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Added by Mark J Gross on September 27, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Tracy Nelson (actress)

Someone can help me with TRACY Nelson (actress) & MARTIN LANDAU (actor)

Thanks !!!!

Added by Jan Costermans on September 25, 2010 at 11:16am — No Comments

Questionable Autographs are Everywhere

I am seeing very questionable autographs on non eBay auction sites.

These are general auctions sites that sell jewelry, appliances, TVs, etc.

The auctions sites do not have a clue what is being done with autographs on their sites.

The prices that these autographs are auctioned at are startlingly low.

It seems that eBay sellers are buying these autographs on these…

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Added by Richard S. Simon on September 24, 2010 at 5:00pm — 27 Comments

An absolute BONANZA of autograph conventions to choose from.

All this talk about fake signatures and the crooks that are trying to rip you off, please keep in mind that there is a current BONANZA of autograph conventions being held in the next few months from sea to shining sea. Here is your best defense at fighting forgers that you are not not buying any of their junk, and instead support the artists that are attending the below conventions. Take a look:

http://www.zurkopromotions.com/ -…

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Added by Stephen Duncan on September 24, 2010 at 4:30pm — 6 Comments

Authentication and Forgery Alert: Forgeries, in my opinion, Exposed!!!

In the fight against forgery, authenticators often communicate about skilled forgeries that have hit the market. All of these forgeries originate with the same source. Many of the images are from Steve Grad of PSA/DNA. If anyone else has other examples please post them. Some of these forgeries are very devious even incorporating what would appear to be authentic letterhead or genuine old album pages. The good news is that we failed this material and…

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Added by john reznikoff on September 22, 2010 at 11:00am — 7 Comments

Should Autograph Authenticators sell or Consign Autographs to Auction Houses were they authenticate?

Now here is a fair question to ponder upon. Many on this site will be angry and attack, but yet a fair and important question that needs to be addressed. My answers and reseach will come at the end of the Blog Post.

I am Scott Davidoff.

Added by Scott Davidoff on September 21, 2010 at 9:00pm — 33 Comments

You have to check out a couple great dealers I met at Monster Mania!

I met a couple great dealers at the Monster Mania show in Baltimore this past weekend.

Even the celebrities as well as fans enjoyed their items.

One booth marketing genre tee-shirts, True Blood , Vampire, Zombie and other items were awesome.

This booth is called Fear Werxs. Their site is www.fearwerks.com

Ask for Scott Lefebvre.

Another booth markets Freddie Kruger gloves and…

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Added by Mark J Gross on September 21, 2010 at 12:27pm — No Comments

Beatles Autograph Expert Frank Caiazzo Joins RR Auction’s Board of Authenticators

If you collect Beatles autographs, you probably know the name Frank Caiazzo. If you don’t, you may want him to take a look at your Fab Four signature collection. Frank is the world’s most trusted authenticator of the autographs of John, Paul, George and Ringo. That’s why RRAuction recently added Frank as a consultant on our Board of Authenticators. Authentic vintage Beatle autographs sell for more and more with each passing year, so RR Auction better get it right. Now with Frank joining our… Continue

Added by Bobby Livingston on September 21, 2010 at 9:30am — 5 Comments

Mid Atlantic NOSTALGIA Con this week in Baltimore!!!

Join some great guests , collectors of nostalgia and much more at the Mid Atlantic Con here at the Marriott Hunt Valley in Baltimore this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept the 23rd 24th and 25th!

It will offer some classic stars and a great dealers room!

I will be there covering it and collecting interviews and autographs!

Here is the link.....see you there!…

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Added by Mark J Gross on September 20, 2010 at 7:05pm — 4 Comments

Got some GREAT interviews at Monster Mania in Baltimore!!

I received some great interviews from some awesome horror celebrities this past weekend at Monster Mania convention!

I interviewed Robert Englung ( Freddie Krugar) , John Saxon, Melinda Clarke, Don Calfa, Jennifer Rubin, Brooke Bundy, Miquel Nunez, Kane Hodder and the gorgeous Monique Dupree.

I was able to get their autographs of course, and quite a few other guests as well. I was scheduled to interview 7 more guests, but timing was not on my side, and the show…

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Added by Mark J Gross on September 20, 2010 at 8:33am — 3 Comments

Growing this hobby, the professional way

As one who has been active in (historical and political) autographs for many years, it amazes me that there has not been a decent influx of young collectors into our hobby. The political scene is giving us constant reminders of our country's history via references to our U.S. Constitution and Founding Fathers. With the diminishing trust in the stock market and people trying to find constructive ways to spend some of their hard earned money, what better avenue than putting just a portion of… Continue

Added by Rick Badwey on September 19, 2010 at 7:00pm — 7 Comments

"Coaches Corner" ? Selling at my Local Mall.....

Okay I got out of my office a little early on Thursday because one it was my birthday and the other I had to deliver parts to a couple of companies and I had an appointment with my lawyer.

So I figured I had a little time left to drop by the mall and get some dinner and then walk around. So I notice a lot of collectibles being sold by vendors in the middle of the walkways so I started browsing and all the way at the end I see autographs being sold and at first I was excited…

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Added by Chris Klamer on September 18, 2010 at 9:50am — 4 Comments

Celebrity addresses

Where are the monthly addresses going to be found?

Added by Dave Blackwell on September 16, 2010 at 12:56pm — 1 Comment

Monster Mania coming to Hunt Valley Marriott MD. this weekend!

Try to do a Zombie walk out to Monster Mania convention this weekend at the Marriott Hunt Valley in Maryland.

It will be a great show!

Here is the link.

http://www.monstermania.net/MMC16_Guests.html

Added by Mark J Gross on September 16, 2010 at 8:18am — No Comments

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