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Johnny Cash - Real or Not - Answered

I'd posted this Johnny Cash on here a few weeks ago and a few liked it.

Looked decent to me too, so I bought it.

Ran into Chicago today to have Beckett authenticate some stuff, and took the Cash.

They deemed it 'not authentic'. The rejection letter said JOHN CANDY. I pointed this out and asked if the authenticator simply wrote the wrong name or didn't know the difference between a Country Singer and a Comedian? Lol. They took it back for another look, than brought the photo out and said it wasn't good. I asked for the rejection letter and was told it'd be sent to me. I explained I'd prefer to have it now so I can return. Nope. How is it I was given the 'John Candy' and couldn't have a Cash one? On top of that, I had several vintage Hollywood pieces rejected that I bought from a well respected dealer (approved of on here). Plus several items I had signed in-person. Gets frustrating. I really hate having to use TPA's, but need to for things I might sell. Sorry to ramble... needed to vent. LOL

Thoughts??

Oh wait... sure... I see how they could confuse it....

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Permalink Reply by Jim McFiver on June 8, 2020 at 8:01pm

Upon first glance, that signature looks good. I'd keep soliciting opinions here.

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Permalink Reply by WHuffman on June 8, 2020 at 8:06pm

Thanks Jim.

I'm definitely not an expert and really appreciate everyone's help.

Not going to jump the gun and send it back yet.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on June 9, 2020 at 6:26am

I have no opinion, but if you want a second opinion on the Cash, use Roger Epperson's email opinion service.

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Permalink Reply by WHuffman on June 9, 2020 at 7:15am

Thanks Steve.

I'll take your advice... scan it and send to Roger.

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Permalink Reply by A.B. on June 9, 2020 at 10:27am

I believe this was not signed by Johnny Cash.

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Permalink Reply by WHuffman on June 9, 2020 at 10:31am

I submitted to Roger.

Received his opinion: This is secretarial

That answers that.

Okay, I shouldn't have been so rough on Beckett, but the

John Candy rejection letter had me questioning their opinion. Lol

Thanks again for all your help!!

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Permalink Reply by Jelly on June 9, 2020 at 10:38am

they do look kinda similar but the photo is obviously not Candy, which makes me think that the authenticator is a computer and not a person?

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on June 9, 2020 at 11:21am

What does it say on the rejection letter as to why it was deemed not authentic?

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Permalink Reply by WHuffman on June 9, 2020 at 11:52am

Jelly - It was an in-person submission. At this point, considering Roger's opinion, I will assume that they knew it was Johnny Cash, but accidentally wrote John Candy on it. They took that back, but I kept a pic.

The 'Johnny Cash' rejection letter is being sent in the mail.

Ballroom -

It's the typical generic letter. Doesn't explain why. If they felt it was secretarial, they should state so.

I'll post image from one, assuming it's okay. They're all the same style with the date and name (covered).