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Permalink Reply by spaceman on February 21, 2020 at 11:40am

As you say it is a genuine John Lennon autograph. Actually signed at a time (1966)  when it was hard to gain access to The Beatles let alone get an autograph. Unfortunately it has not been looked after by the original owner. The condition does factor in the pricing of such and item. The real test is what someone is prepared to pay for it. Only the market can decide that.

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Bullock on February 21, 2020 at 12:59pm

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Beatleworld on February 21, 2020 at 12:43pm

There are avid Collectors at all levels....someone would definitely buy this...but you’d probably not make any money on it....anyway it’s a decent 66 John, no one in the 60’s thought autographs of the Beatles would be worth thousands 50 years from then. All the very best with it Ralph. 

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Bullock on February 21, 2020 at 12:59pm

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Jim Cushman on February 21, 2020 at 4:19pm

I remember when Tracks had this....it's fine Ralph. Good luck with it! You'll find a buyer....

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Permalink Reply by Paul on February 21, 2020 at 6:51pm

How much was it when you bought it?

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Bullock on February 22, 2020 at 12:03am

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Jim McFiver on February 21, 2020 at 8:26pm

There are several critical factors which determines value. Perhaps the main one is authenticity. Another is condition (which has many sub-factors involved).

Your signature, while legit, is just too beat up. Because the flaws are so enormous, there would be a substantial discount to any buyer.

On the plus side, having that Tracks provenance is critical and, as Beatleworld said, should pretty much guarantee you a buyer. 

Selling "as is" won't make you rich - but you'll probably break even. Perhaps look around for other individual signatures in similar or better condition, then bundle them together. Or, consider professionally restoring the one you own.

Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Bullock on February 22, 2020 at 12:06am

I hadn’t considered professional restoring. Where is a good place to go to find out about that? 

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Permalink Reply by James on February 21, 2020 at 10:42pm

For the most part, my experience has been that not very many John Lennon autographs come cheap.  I’m one of those crazy collectors that looks at a piece like this and thinks...yes, it has its flaws, but it has a certain amount of “character” to it as well.  Another plus for this autograph is that it is bold, and for me, that’s one of the most important aspects to any autograph.  

I would rather have this autograph in its present state than the same autograph, relatively faded, yet on a clean piece of paper with no tape residue.  For me, boldness is more important than the overall condition of the item on which the autograph is signed.  In other words, boldness > cleanliness in my opinion.

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Bullock on February 22, 2020 at 12:05am

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Beatleworld on February 22, 2020 at 1:33am

On the date mentioned, the Beatles were at EMI studios recording Taxman....the more you can add to the story the better...people love a good story and its always a nice bonus. 

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