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I have no idea how I could ever authenticate this signature.

Hi Folks, I don't think that I'll be able to authenticate the attached item. Many prints are being sold today and used in church circle of Jesus Christ. The attached "signed" item was given to me over 50 years ago, by a neighbor who was in his 90's, and from…

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Added by Robert Rubin on February 7, 2016 at 4:40pm — 6 Comments

A Pen Pal Friend of Mine, and Basketball Legend, Has Passed -- Who Said White Men Can't Jump?

When I was a little kid, I became obsessed with basketball. I'd go to the rec center and play most days, even if it was rainy weather or I had basketball practices. I had T-shirts with various basketball players on them -- usually Lakers players or Pete Maravich. One day I had a substitute teacher in 10th grade. I was wearing the warm-up shirt of the JV team I played on and…

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Added by Josh Board on January 31, 2016 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

I Was At Nirvana: MTV's Unplugged by Rob Galluzzo.

BEYOND FRIGHT – “I WAS AT NIRVANA UNPLUGGED…”

Posted by Rob Galluzzo on Sunday, December 1, 2013 · 9 Comments

“I…

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Added by J.Seah on January 29, 2016 at 6:00am — 12 Comments

Missed Opportunities -- The Autographs That Slipped Through My Fingers

We all have those stories about the person we approached for an autograph and got turned down. I thought I'd do a slightly different blog on this. It's the autographs I didn't get, because of something that was my own fault. They'll be in a random order, of how they come to me.

While working in radio in the early '90s, Pete Townshend was coming to La Jolla, only 15 minutes from my radio station, to work on what would be the live version of Tommy. I got press credentials and was…

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Added by Josh Board on January 28, 2016 at 11:24pm — 25 Comments

A truly positive experience receiving an autograph! (Share your best too)

I wanted to provide a flip to the discussion asking people for the worse in person experience. This doesn't necessarily have to be in person, as I just had a wonderful example of an artist being extra kind to one of their fans.

Not many people are aware of the group The Swell Season (however they have a cult type following), in fact they aren't even together anymore. They are Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, if you have heard of the movie Once then you have seen…

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Added by Adam Halloran on January 22, 2016 at 4:42pm — 23 Comments

Award Show Autographs

There's one big problem with having a job in media and being somebody that is into autographs. It's the fact that, if you're at an event or interviewing a celebrity, you lose credibility if you ask for an autograph. It just looks unprofessional. Now, the years…

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Added by Josh Board on January 21, 2016 at 12:49am — 9 Comments

Examples Of Roger Maris Forgeries On Ebay With COAs From GFA Stephen Rocchi

Below you will find examples of no-brainer examples of Roger Maris forgeries that list and sell on Ebay.

Roger Maris passed away on December 14, 1985.

If you want an authentic Roger Maris autograph on anything it will cost you big bucks to own one.

Here are examples of Roger Maris forgeries that you want to stay away from.…

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Added by CJCollector on January 18, 2016 at 6:30am — 7 Comments

The Dead Weather -- Thoughts on Jack White during the rain storms in California

I've talked before about my love of Jack White and The White Stripes. They were an amazing band. And since I was a fan in the early days when they played smaller clubs, I got lots and lots of stuff signed. Even as they got bigger, I'd buy the current CD and get them to sign it before and after shows (of course, the crowds of fans got bigger and it was a little…

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Added by Josh Board on January 5, 2016 at 11:21pm — 12 Comments

What's your favorite colour, baby?

Living Colour made a stop in Cleveland right before New Years Eve. What a show!

I first saw the band open up for the Rolling Stones in '89. Well I actually only saw one song as I had to wait on my brother to get to old Cleveland Stadium. I was pretty upset that I missed their show, but I did get to hear "Cult of Personality."

The next time a saw…

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Added by Coachgd on January 2, 2016 at 8:03pm — 4 Comments

Johnny Depp -- A Class Act (but overpaid)

I have been having computer problems, and found this old blog that didn't post. So, here it is. Perfect timing, with reports coming out that Johnny Depp is the most overpaid actor (his last few movies making a lot less than he is paid).…

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Added by Josh Board on January 1, 2016 at 10:11pm — 1 Comment

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- The Cheap Trick Edition

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced their entries the other day. I've always had problems with that organization. How can they not have Yes, Jethro Tull, or any band Paul Rodgers (Bad Company, Free) has been a part of? Oh, and The Cars. What an amazing group. They have three albums that didn't have a single bad song on them (self-titled…

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Added by Josh Board on January 1, 2016 at 3:00pm — 16 Comments

Fake Led Zeppelin Autographs

Hello. I’ve been meaning to post here for a long time now, but I am just now getting to it. (Sorry for the delay, Steve).…

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Added by ZoSo on December 30, 2015 at 5:27pm — 7 Comments

Online Authentics?

Hey, guys. Wondering if anyone has an info or experience with OnlineAuthentics.com? Looking to buy an item with their PHYSICAL COA, and wanted to make sure they are legit. When I look up the COA number, it says "Origin of item: Greg Tucker autographs". Let me know. Thanks.

Added by T B on December 28, 2015 at 2:52am — 4 Comments

welcome: A little bit about me

Hello. I'm new here but not new to collecting autographs. My main obsession is split between Stephen King and Heavy Metal. I have every King book in First Edition including 3-4 signed items. I have autographed memorabilia from bands such as Phil Anselmo and the illegals, Hellyeah, Soil, Kill Devil Hill, Doyle, Byzantine, and many others. I look forward to getting to know you all and Merry Christmas!!!!!

Added by Chris Shaver on December 24, 2015 at 7:35am — 6 Comments

Sports Shortz -- The Shoe Edition (Kobe Bryant, Johnny Manziel)

I remember being on the basketball team in 8th grade, when a player on our team told us his dad bought him a pair of $100 Air Jordan sneakers. It blew me away, especially since they were an ugly red and black high-top. I was happy with my $18 Nikes (on sale at Big Five). As a basketball player my entire life, I've never understood the fascination with shoes. Now, I remember…

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Added by Josh Board on December 17, 2015 at 5:17pm — 5 Comments

Ending the year on a good note

I enjoy sharing my experiences with this blog. Hopefully, if these artists come to your town you will have the same success as me or in some cases, better success! I managed to attend a few more concerts to end the year and ended up getting 4 out of 5.

First of all, Carl Palmer from ELP and Asia played a solo gig in Akron. After the show, he headed straight to the merch table to sign and meet fans. He had a variety of merch available including posters, drum heads, drum sticks and…

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Added by Coachgd on December 16, 2015 at 3:30pm — 8 Comments

The Musicians of Laurel Canyon and the Sunset Strip.

I'd like people who join this little blog to discuss the amazing hippy musicians who convened on a little town called Laurel Canyon, in West Los Angeles, to play their music together. Let's use our words, pictures and autographs to better describe the music, the scene, the decadence, the alliances and the fallouts of the greatest gathering of talented musicians ever to assemble in one place during such a short period of time.

The music movement in Laurel Canyon was also a reaction to…

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Added by Dave Stein on December 9, 2015 at 10:00pm — 109 Comments

Star Wars Autographs: Deciding What to Collect

Someone asked me about the most important info for the more advanced autograph collector that has decided to expand their collection to include Star Wars. There is so much to know that I feel that this post may ramble a bit as I put things in as they come to mind. Many of the items I will mention are helpful facts for any type of collector.…

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Added by Pete Bendu on December 8, 2015 at 10:00am — 16 Comments

Ebay Seller Gofsu2010 Discusses Stephen Rocchi/GFA

We all know about the thousands of forgeries of Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, Ted Williams, etc. "authenticated" by Stephen Rocchi and his Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators (GFA) group.

I already posted a thread similar to this one, but decided to post another one.

Let's once again break down some of the statements made by Ebay seller Gofsu2010 in his auction descriptions in…

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Added by CJCollector on December 6, 2015 at 4:30pm — 5 Comments

Star Wars Autographs: Striking Back at the Dark Side

Collecting Star Wars autographs is possibly the best hobby in this world or any other. But the hobby, just like the films, has a dark side. Forgeries, secretarial signatures, dealers without the proper knowledge and mistakes by authentication companies can give even the best collectors heartaches and nightmares.

With all the hype surrounding the release Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and the promise of the remainder of the new trilogy and stand-alone films…

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Added by Pete Bendu on December 3, 2015 at 4:00am — 16 Comments