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Beatles Signature - Authentic or Fake?

Hi there,

I bought these signatures years ago from a lady who was an avid pop music autograph collector in the 60's. They're pretty knocked about as you can see.

She said that she managed to get these signatures from the Beatles when they toured Australia in 1964.

I'd really appreciate opinions from members: real or fake?

Thanks!!

Tags: Autographs, Beatles

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on November 18, 2018 at 6:26pm

Fake, unfortunately.

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Permalink Reply by goodcat on November 18, 2018 at 6:51pm

Even I can see they're fake

And so is the story obviously

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on November 18, 2018 at 7:31pm

I hate to say it but I agree. And if you ever see the lady again, tell her it's John, PAUL, George & Ringo; not John, Mick, George & Ringo.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on November 18, 2018 at 7:37pm

I flipped it so it's easier to see.

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Permalink Reply by Peter A on November 18, 2018 at 8:14pm

Thanks to you Steve and for others that have given their opinions.

As disappointing as the feedback has been, when I look again they even look fake compared to genuine ones I've seen.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on November 18, 2018 at 9:28pm

We hate giving people bad news like that, and we have to give it far too often. I hope you didn't pay more than a few hundred dollars.

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Permalink Reply by Peter A on November 18, 2018 at 9:34pm

It was $150 probably 30 years ago.

The good news is that it was part of a much bigger batch including a couple of sets of early Rolling Stones autographs (photo attached), Bob Dylan etc.

The Stones' autographs are, I think (hope!!) genuine.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on November 18, 2018 at 9:39pm

I hope you're right! And a $150 hit you can take. You probably easily got that much enjoyment out of them since the late '80s.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on November 18, 2018 at 9:37pm

Peter, I think the lady believed that they were actually signed by the Beatles.

The autographs are under the tape residue. They were there before the wear, folding and separation. She probably handed the paper to someone in the crew who said he'd get the Beatles to sign it for her, but signed them himself.

I'd be very surprised if this lady had any idea she was selling you forgeries.