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What Is Happening with PSA/DNA?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin Dec 11, 2023. 1 Reply

I am a long time autograph collector and  have used PSA authentication many times over the years. I have an autographed piece that I wanted authenticated. PSA has had a location in New Jersey where…Continue

Fake Walt Disney Signatures - Your Opinion?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe W. Jul 8, 2020. 1 Reply

There has been several Walt Disney signed pieces on eBay lately that are IMHO forgeries. It seems to me that they are not secretarials as it appears someone was making the  effort to make them look…Continue

Another Fake eBay Item for Sale...

Started Sep 13, 2018 0 Replies

As of late I am seeing more and more apparent fake signature listings on eBay. This time it is another Walt Disney signature. These never cease to amaze me.…Continue

Walt Disney Signed Mickey Print...Forgery or Proxy Signature? Your Thoughts?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ed Riggs Sep 10, 2018. 2 Replies

This is the most ridiculous attempt at a Walt Disney forgery I think I have ever seen on eBay. Could be a proxy signature by one of Walt's cartoonists but I don't think so. Either way I am not…Continue

 

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Ed Riggs commented on Ed Riggs's blog post The Worst Walt Disney Forgery I Have Ever Seen...
"Good point Steve."
Mar 15
Ed Riggs commented on JGreen's blog post Why do we buy autographs?
"Resale is the reason. Consensus appears there is much credibility in 3rd party authentication."
Mar 15
Steve Cyrkin, Admin replied to Ed Riggs's discussion What Is Happening with PSA/DNA?
"PSA is definitely not weaning out of the sports card grading. It's the biggest part of their business by far. That would be like BMW getting out of cars and just selling motorcycles. The parent company, Collectors, leased a lot of space at…"
Dec 11, 2023
Ed Riggs posted a discussion

What Is Happening with PSA/DNA?

I am a long time autograph collector and  have used PSA authentication many times over the years. I have an autographed piece that I wanted authenticated. PSA has had a location in New Jersey where you could drop off pieces to be authenticated. As of around November 2023, they moved out of that building. Wanting to see if they moved that office some where, I tried calling them at their New Jersey office, their California office, and their generic 800 number. Two of the three calls were…See More
Dec 11, 2023
JK replied to Ed Riggs's discussion "The Best and the Worst 3rd Party Authenticators?"
"I agree! Then again, maybe he was being sarcastic, in which case it is one of the funniest posts I've seen in a long time. But I don't think that was the case, unfortunately. "
Jul 10, 2021
Adam Halloran replied to Ed Riggs's discussion "The Best and the Worst 3rd Party Authenticators?"
"Horrible advice. "
Jul 10, 2021
BallroomDays67 replied to Ed Riggs's discussion "The Best and the Worst 3rd Party Authenticators?"
"Ha ha. Good one."
Jul 8, 2021
Eric Keith Longo replied to Ed Riggs's discussion "The Best and the Worst 3rd Party Authenticators?"
"Kool-aid? ;)"
Jul 8, 2021
BallroomDays67 replied to Ed Riggs's discussion "The Best and the Worst 3rd Party Authenticators?"
"The Liz Shaw Datebook is going to be particularly difficult for me. How do I accept it as being legitimate? Is there something that I have to drink or smoke?"
Jul 8, 2021
Eric Keith Longo replied to Ed Riggs's discussion "The Best and the Worst 3rd Party Authenticators?"
"+100  "...Here's my rule that everyone should follow for a more seamless & peaceful way of collecting. If you have an item that is certified by JSA, PSA, TriStar, Steiner, Upper Deck, Beckett, Fanatics, Mounted Memories or Panini…"
Jul 8, 2021
Rick Meyer replied to Ed Riggs's discussion "The Best and the Worst 3rd Party Authenticators?"
" Dumbest post I've seen in a long time."
Jul 8, 2021
Adam Horvath replied to Ed Riggs's discussion "The Best and the Worst 3rd Party Authenticators?"
"It's so sickening how skeptical people are about everything. And now ramp skepticism is trickling its way into the autograph authenticity business. Here's my rule that everyone should follow for a more seamless & peaceful way of…"
Jul 8, 2021
Joe W. replied to Ed Riggs's discussion Fake Walt Disney Signatures - Your Opinion?
"I agree with you. They seem less than expected."
Jul 8, 2020
Ed Riggs posted a discussion

Fake Walt Disney Signatures - Your Opinion?

There has been several Walt Disney signed pieces on eBay lately that are IMHO forgeries. It seems to me that they are not secretarials as it appears someone was making the  effort to make them look genuine. I have posted a couple of these for your review.See More
Jul 7, 2020
Steve Zarelli commented on Ed Riggs's blog post The Worst Walt Disney Forgery I Have Ever Seen...
"This is the issue with live auctioneers and the other similar aggregate auction platforms... less credible dealers get side by side coverage with reputable auction houses.  Just a more upscale looking version of eBay."
Feb 12, 2020
Ed Riggs posted blog posts
Feb 11, 2020

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.
U.S. Presidents, Classic Comedians, Vintage Baseball, and various miscellaneous pieces.
What is your level of expertise?
Intermediate Collector
Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
I have been collecting for several years now
Who can we thank for telling you about us?
none
What are your areas of interest?
Sports, History/Politics, Classic Hollywood and Stage, Music
Why do you collect?
I enjoy history and biographies and as an investment.
What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
Vintage Disney signed photo
You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
Shoeless Joe Jackson

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The Worst Walt Disney Forgery I Have Ever Seen...

Posted on February 11, 2020 at 8:00am 2 Comments

I have been collecting autographs for fifteen years and I have never seen an attempt at Walt Disney's signature worse than this one (unless it's secretarial). What's worse is that it is currently being advertised by an auction house that uses the Live Auctioneers platform that is normally associated with reputable auction houses such as University Archives. The auction house is called "Aspire Auctions" from Cleveland, OH.…

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At 6:55am on January 4, 2014, Ed Riggs said…

Yes,

I noticed you mentioned on some of your blog postings that you have some items for sale.  By any chance do you have any Marilyn Monroe pieces.

Thanks.

Ed

At 8:28pm on January 3, 2014, MacShade said…

Hi Ed,

Can I help you?...

Best regards,

Jorge

 
 
 

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