"David - I have no expertise in Santana signatures but previously posted a likely authentic Santana item which may be helpful for comparison. My example likely dated to around 1976. Based on my limited knowledge and clear differences in…"
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Fay Wray King Kong signed photo - Is this legit?
Started this discussion. Last reply by beardog1 Feb 21. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I had felt pretty confident this was authentic. However, the more I examine it, the more uncertain I am. Specifically, the "F" seems to be shaped more like a "7", the "W" has an odd loop, and the…Continue
Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and John Hunt - Are these all okay?
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I created an Everest display including:Edmund HillaryTenzing NorgayJohn HuntAs well as a New Zealand $5 note featuring Edmund Hillary (not shown)These all seem authentic to me. I had found a similar…Continue
All in the Family TV cast-signed photo - Is this real?
Started this discussion. Last reply by beardog1 Feb 18. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I actually found an example online of this same "All in the Family" TV cast-signed photo with similar signatures. Unfortunately, the other example was not from a well-known seller and neither looked…Continue
Three's Company SP - Opinions Please
Started this discussion. Last reply by beardog1 Feb 18. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Looking to confirm or deny my concerns with these signatures on this Three's Company cast-signed photo. John RitterJoyce DeWitteSuzanne SomersTo me, all three appear to be in the same hand and…Continue
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"It is nice to have friends who have vintage signatures.
The Jim Backus looks like authentic examples I have seen. In looking at the second Natalie Schafer again, it appears she may have been writing on a challenging surface and/or…"
"Hi David. I am a total novice but will share my observations.
All five signatures look pretty good to me compared to likely authentic exemplars with a few atypical characteristics. I would have the most confidence in the two Alan Hale…"
"beardog1, I posted "Gilligan's Island" autographs on this site in the last 24 hours. In my opinion all are real, but I am waiting for opinions. Comparer to yours."
"Good advice David. I have benefitted from your experience and opinions and continue to learn from other members' posts. I like to challenge myself to develop an opinion on items before the real experts comment. It is a good…"
"beardog1, Don't ever throw anything out until YOU are 100% sure it is not real. For over 40 years I have been an autographaholic. I collected in person, thru the mail, auctions, flying all over the country to shows and events, private signings…"
"Thank you for the opinion, examples and emphathy David. The good news is I seem to be developing a more critical eye. The other good news is I am making progress on sorting the bad from the good in my collection. Thank you for your…"
"Sorry beardog1, In my humble opinion, not a fan. With my old eyes I see some contrast, and see what you point out yourself. She signed a lot thru her lifetime. Here are a few online exemplars of her autograph to compare to. I could not find my own."
"UPDATE - I was able to connect with Scott Velvet about this item he sold in 1999. Although Scott had known and sold some items for Kathy Cash, he claims to have received this item directly from Johnny Cash (given the 1999 COA sale date was…"
Fay Wray King Kong signed photo - Is this legit?
I had felt pretty confident this was authentic. However, the more I examine it, the more uncertain I am. Specifically, the "F" seems to be shaped more like a "7", the "W" has an odd loop, and the "a"s in both names don't seem as loopy as likely authentic examples I had seen. Also, she did not seem to use a thick pen/Sharpie very often. I know she lived a long life and continued to sign for a long time but signature seems stronger than I might expect.Appreciate opinions and comments. Thank…See More
Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and John Hunt - Are these all okay?
I created an Everest display including:Edmund HillaryTenzing NorgayJohn HuntAs well as a New Zealand $5 note featuring Edmund Hillary (not shown)These all seem authentic to me. I had found a similar Edmund Hillary signed photo at:…See More
"Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge and feedback, David. I certainly did not originally intend to buy anything that I thought was a fake but am learning a lot from members of this forum as I continue to weed through my…"
"Sorry beardog1. In my humble opinion, not real."
"I am starting to develop an eye for red flags like type of pen, angle of signature, size of writing, etc. Funny how you can be blind to something for so long but then cannot unsee it once it is pointed out. Appreciate your help, Steve."
"Hi again David. Thanks for checking the net and sharing your opinion. I was pretty confident since I believe checks were sometimes filled out by another hand but always signed authentically. I always feel better with a positive…"
"beardog1, Up front the Ringling Brothers are not in my collection. After looking on the net in for sale and sold, In my humble opinion your checks are real…..also saw this."
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- Audrey Hepburn was the first SIG I ever acquired so will always be special. Hope it is authentic.
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- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Would love to have been able to meet Neil Armstrong (even though I know he stopped signing autographs later in life).
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