"I'd like to offer a different perspective on this one. It's a ghost signature. From his time in the U.S. Senate through his presidency, Nixon employed the use of a secretary to sign on his behalf. They signed his name more legibly than…"

Jan 7

Black Cat replied to Guillermo Silva's discussion Is this Gene Wilder signature genuine?

"This photo is not authentically signed. Nor are any of them offered by this seller."

Dec 13, 2023

Black Cat replied to Tom B's discussion Stephen King?

"I found the sale. They have sold over a dozen signed King's recently. Some are poor fakes. Others are a bit better. All sold books were offered at a fraction of their current market value. Their feedback indicates that they've been at it…"

Dec 5, 2023

Black Cat replied to Tom B's discussion Stephen King?

"This one is better and I'm less certain but I'm also skeptical. It has atypical characteristics. Is this offered by a dealer or private seller? Do they have others for sale? I would not buy or fail to buy on my word alone. Try and get…"

Dec 5, 2023

Black Cat replied to Tom B's discussion Stephen King?

"I'm a frequent buyer of King material. This is a mediocre attempt at his signature. King, despite being plentiful, is in high demand and is often forged. Some are decent while many are not. One forger in particular is pretty good and is fooling…"

Dec 5, 2023

Black Cat replied to David Klein's discussion Autographed Roger Daltrey Event Print Royal Albert Hall 2023

"If you click on the link at the start of this discussion, then click on the Main Menu, then click on 'Prints', they illustrate one blue and one orange. The sigs are identical. Those are the only two I have seen and am commenting on."

Nov 17, 2023

Black Cat replied to David Klein's discussion Autographed Roger Daltrey Event Print Royal Albert Hall 2023

"First post so we'll see if this works. For those who bought the orange or blue poster, I'd inspect them carefully upon receipt. The seller posted one example of each color and the signatures are identical."

Nov 17, 2023

Black Cat is now a member of Autograph Live

Nov 16, 2023

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About Me

What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.): Collector

What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.: Been at it for 45+ years. Still learning. Forgers are getting better by the day.

What is your level of expertise?: Advanced Collector

Why do you want to join Autograph Live?: Learn about, discuss and uncover fakes, forgeries and those who know less than they think or want others to think.

Who can we thank for telling you about us?: I don't recall where I heard about the site.

What are your areas of interest?: Sports, Music, Modern Hollywood and Stage, Classic Hollywood and Stage, Space/Aviation/Military, Books/Literature, Horror