What's new in your collection?

How about an ongoing thread to highlight the new additions to your collection?

Whether it's a through-the-mail freebie or a big buck acquisition... it's all good. Show us what you got!

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Permalink Reply by Bill Fraser on January 12, 2018 at 3:30pm

WOW!!!!!  Love it Christopher

Permalink Reply by Cogo on January 12, 2018 at 9:40pm

Fantastic Christopher!! Love it!

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on January 12, 2018 at 10:23pm

Paul and Christopher,

You’re both respected members of AML, and members I think know more than most collectors, especially Paul.

Would you mind educating collectors about how you determined authenticity?

Thanks

Permalink Reply by Christopher on January 13, 2018 at 7:09am

Hi Steve - well, you're certainly correct that Paul has much more experience than I.  Maybe being a bit newer can help newer collectors though.  Your question is interesting, and an honest reply from me would be a novel.  But here's the shortest answer I can muster.  I don't.  Which is to say, my opinion is more about quality than authenticity.  For authenticity, I delegate that to others.  The reason why would take more time to explain.  Maybe the most helpful thing I can offer is three recommendations: 1) To develop a network of like-minded collectors who you personally like and professionally trust.  Gather their opinions when considering a purchase and buy from them when the opportunity arises.  2)  Check with Roger on everything.  3)  Buy official merchandise - or merchandise with widely known and accepted provenance.  Each of these points can be a long discussion, so I'll expound on point one only.  The items I have that I consider pretty much permanent in my collection came from:  Paul Hakimian, Patrick Batson, a well-known, big-time collector from South Africa, Seamus, Stephen Duncan, a guy with the eBay handle "Ole Blue Eyes", and from Roger Epperson directly (or in a couple of cases, indirectly).  Each one of these "sources" has become a friend, or at minimum a highly trusted acquaintance.  I'm in contact with some of these guys regularly, away from AML, even when we aren't discussing a specific deal.  Some have general expertise.  Some have very specific expertise.  And all are people who I can't imagine in a million years intentionally owning or selling to me a forged item.  What I've gained from these friendships has enriched my collecting experience, so I try to pass this on, share knowledge and experience to the extent I'm capable, be fair on price on the rare occasions when I sell something, etc.  If it would be helpful to post again and share thoughts specifically about authenticity, as these remarks are more about how to build a collection and operate in the hobby, I'm happy to do so.

Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on January 13, 2018 at 1:22pm

Hi Christopher, you make some interesting points. I think the topic could be developed further. As this thread is already cruising towards 5,000 posts and has a different focus I would start a new thread. 

Permalink Reply by Christopher on January 14, 2018 at 7:24am

Thanks Pug.  The reply was to a specific question posed by Steve, so I entered it here.  It would be an interesting separate discussion, and I'd contribute.  But not sure I'm the right guy to start it. 

Permalink Reply by Paul Hakimian on January 14, 2018 at 11:34am

Steve,both Chris and i responded to your request and we both took a little time to express our collecting views.We haven't received any comment or acknowledgement from you .Is there something we said that rubbed u the wrong way?

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on January 14, 2018 at 12:41pm

Paul,

Neither of you rubbed me the wrong way, sorry. I think your responses were valuable—thank you both. I'm just jammed and want to reply once I can take some time on it.

I'll join back in the conversation by evening.

Steve

Permalink Reply by Paul Hakimian on January 14, 2018 at 12:51pm

no need to say sorry,i feel better now lol!!

Permalink Reply by Patrick Batson on January 13, 2018 at 4:51am

Nice 

Permalink Reply by Paul Hakimian on January 13, 2018 at 9:14am

Thanks for the kind words Steve and Chris,but i can honestly say that ive learned alot from aml and i regard most members here alot more knowledgeable than myself and ive learned and still learning so much from all of u,that being said,

i personally think research is key in this hobby.i can say for myself if im interested in a certain piece,i research it to death,looking at as many examplars as i can.Doing comparisons etc.

We all have examplars in our data banks that we keep,i just do the same thing we all do,that is to go to them Often ,and pull as much help and information from them as we can.After a while you will start getting better at seeing the forgeries because you have spent so much time looking at authentic pieces.Im not saying im right all the time at all,but i can say that i feel good about my authenticating decisions most of the time.

I really do rely on the other members here to get there priceless input on items i am interested in.There knowledge here is undeniable.Basically if you put in the time,and do your endless research,anyone can be pretty good at being able to spot a forgery from a real autograph,certain nuances in signatures become easier to spot and lets say almost become second nature.I do spend hours everyday looking at graphs,dont know if its Passion or addiction at this point but i can say you have to put in some time with this hobby and it will get easier to make the right decisions.

Permalink Reply by Paul Hakimian on January 13, 2018 at 9:25am

Here is another signed Page print i just recently picked up from a fellow aml member.

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