Star Wars Episode 1

Bought this poster on eBay back in 2001
Please can someone verify if fake or genuine ?
Thanks
KB

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Permalink Reply by Karl B on May 18, 2017 at 11:02am

Some close ups of autographs on poster

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Permalink Reply by Mike T on May 18, 2017 at 11:12am

Sorry, it is not genuine.

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Permalink Reply by Karl B on May 18, 2017 at 11:27am

Thanks for prompt reply
What are the deciding factors ?

Is WORLD Class Signings / Keith Upchurch a fake USA outfit ?

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Permalink Reply by Mike T on May 18, 2017 at 12:13pm

I've never heard of that company but all the autographs are terrible fakes. Compare them to real examples and you will see a clear difference.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on May 19, 2017 at 2:17am

I agree with Mike T. The autographs are atypical. Sorry, Karl B.

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Permalink Reply by Karl B on May 19, 2017 at 10:21am

Thanks for the honest response...you live and you learn.
I have owned this item for 15 years...I didn't expect the fakers to be on eBay so early on...purchased via the US eBay.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on May 19, 2017 at 3:41pm

I purchased a forged Robert De Niro autograph on eBay in August, 2001. The forgers have been leeching among us for many years now, Karl B. Sorry about your Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace movie poster. We all have lived and learned in this hobby.

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Permalink Reply by Karl B on May 20, 2017 at 2:40am

Thanks Mike.
It's disappointing I have held these posters for years as an investment, expecting to make a few bucks in the future.
Do you have any experience with early Harry Potter signed posters ?
I have two early HP posters both with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, JK ROWLING and other cast members including Kenneth Branagh Richard Harris and Robbie Coltrane.
I can post pics if you are able to assess....many thanks for your help so far. Kind regards Karl

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on May 20, 2017 at 4:54am

Karl, I'd be happy to look at the Potter material for you.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on May 20, 2017 at 6:13am

I am not familiar with any of those autographs. If you post an image of the J. K. Rowling autograph, I can compare it to an exemplar that I have. Otherwise, Pete is a great source. You should consider his offer.