I saw items at an auction recently that I believe to be forgeries. I'm in the process of trying to figure out if they are real or not, and would like to hear from others on experiences they've had with Anthony Nurse or his company -- Charity Fundraising Packages.
I remember being at a party 15 years ago, and somebody had a signed "Hotel California" album by the Eagles. It was fake, and I knew it was. I asked the guy how he acquired it. He told me an auction for his sons school. I didn't have the heart to tell him.
So, when I saw another fake Hotel California album at this auction, it made me cringe.
Anyway...please contact me if you purchased a forgery or ANYTHING from this company -- and I'll see if Steve and Roger can help me authenticate these items, and we'll move into the next steps involved (if, in fact, they are forged items).
It's bad enough if forged items are sold to unsuspecting people, but to do it in the name of a charity is just despicable.
(and a website that shows generic pictures of bands signing for 50 fans doesn't prove anything...neither does a photo of Anthony Nurse standing by Rod Stewart at a book signing).
At book signings, they don't let you bring albums, cds, or guitars. They sign THE BOOK ONLY. And having a photo taking with somebody, doesn't make any autographed item you sell "authentic." Most people don't realize that.
Anyway....contact me at: joshboard87@gmail.com
Thank you!
(or post your stories on this thread)
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Tags: Anthony Nurse, Charity Fundraising Packages, Forgery, autograph authenticity, charity auctions, fake autographs
Thank you both for your input. I paid $6,000 for it. Mad at myself for not looking into it further. I did contact the charity and the CEO had reached out to Charity Fundraising. He got a reply from Michael Gordon, who told him the same line about the retired NYPD lieutenant Michael Ciravolo that “authenticates” everything. I called FDAES office and got a voicemail, but they didn’t return my call.
Hey Brent:
Sorry to hear about your charity debacle.
Where are you located?
I may be able to suggest a way to proceed that at least would provide a shot at getting a refund.
Sidney, I’m in Iowa City, Iowa.
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