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Dangerous autographs

Whose autographs do you think are nearly impossible to authenticate.

I have tried to study Clint Eastwood and find in near impossible to authenticate with more than a 75% probability. Elvis takes it to another level and 60% would be my best guess. So, many secretaries etc. I couldn't collect an autograph with suspect authenticity.

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Permalink Reply by Innuendo on August 14, 2018 at 8:09am

I understand Kurt Cobain is a difficult one. My son is a big fan, and he's told me some real horror stories about trying to find a solid Kurt.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 14, 2018 at 8:18am

Madonna is very tricky as well.

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 14, 2018 at 8:39am

It's probably why signed cheques command premium prices. Look at George Harrison cheques c£1500

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Permalink Reply by Thurston bell on August 14, 2018 at 9:34am

Dealers selling, The Beatles single cuts on ebay really cheap.

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 14, 2018 at 9:36am

Yes, I would add Beatles to my list

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on August 14, 2018 at 10:58am

I think Lennon is difficult, as well as Paul's first name only

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Permalink Reply by Rich on August 14, 2018 at 11:26am

Many, many modern "autographs" fit this description. So many are really worthless scribbles that can't possibly be authenticated by a third party (though they do anyway for the sake of keeping the cash flowing in).

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 14, 2018 at 11:38am

It's all about the money. Especially as there is no regulation. If it looks right, someone's going to take the bait.

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Permalink Reply by Thurston bell on August 14, 2018 at 1:39pm

Having a coa with the modern graphs when there's just so many of the same item or grading the item is just a prettier way for resale.

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Permalink Reply by Steve on August 14, 2018 at 5:27pm

The current Eastwood signatures are not on difficult to tell, but the older ones that look like the secretarials are difficult.

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 14, 2018 at 10:49pm

The problem I have with the CE modern signatures, is the number of forgeries.

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 15, 2018 at 12:30am

Here are some examples two from high-profile auction house sites and one with a PSA/DNA cert. If you were an authenticator which one(s) would you pass, and if so, what percentage of certainty?

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