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Various six Elvis Autographs from the same ebay seller. What do you all think? Thank you all.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Viola on August 7, 2020 at 6:27am

I know there are authentic Elvis autographs signed in the army, but because of Hans, I would never buy any Army era autograph unless there is solid photo proof. Hans flooded the market with Army era autographs and as fans, we have to be very careful. I agree there are Hans ones included here. I would just avoid any foreign records that are 'signed'.

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Permalink Reply by Danny fisher on August 7, 2020 at 6:32am

Me too...I asked rich consola to look at the German drivers manual because of the multiple signings and some tell tale signs of Bakker....

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Permalink Reply by Mr Mojo Risin on August 7, 2020 at 8:13am

For me the more secure autographs of Elvis are first years 55/56 and international hotel years 1970 era... but always with a background, a dedication... or other "signs" ...

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Permalink Reply by Karsten on August 7, 2020 at 8:28am

For me too Mr Mojo Risin.

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Permalink Reply by Danny fisher on August 7, 2020 at 8:34am

i agree..i got a 1957 one sold at the graceland auction.. But also checked with rich consola

He said it's the best one they had that year.. On a 1957 Hollywood leaflet

I was looking at 50s or 70s. Because it's safer..

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Permalink Reply by Karsten on August 7, 2020 at 8:24am

I agree with you. Elvis is very tough. Over the years his handwriting changed a lot. And I am with Steve. Hans flooded the market with Army era autographs. Very very said and bad for us today. But even Hans was not perfect. Let me say something to the twelve autographs. In my opinion from what I see most of the autographs are likely unreal and most are done by the same hand. But not Elvis. Only two or three are looking likely real. But this is only my opinion. But let‘s see what others say. It is always interesting to hear or read other opinions.

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Permalink Reply by Markus Fischer on August 7, 2020 at 11:09am

Hello Karsten,

I also fully agree that Elvis authentication is a hard job...

And I want to learn more about this Bakker guy. I read somewhere here that one fellow collector has made a kind of "study" of his forgeries - but I cannot find it...

Anyhow, I am shocked by your judgement that the shown 12 examples are mostly unreal in your opinion...

I would be highly interested in knowing which ones you - or the community - doubt most.

Just give me a number and I could tell something about this special autograph...

Thanks for your efforts!

Have a nice evening and a sunny weekend

Markus

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Permalink Reply by Danny fisher on August 7, 2020 at 8:45am

Andreas Roth has 2 books with many Elvis German autographs.. He's a specialist in that period

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Permalink Reply by Markus Fischer on August 7, 2020 at 11:04am

Hi Danny,

thanks for the tipp - but I already knew ;-) I have both books and did a lot of comparing, as well as 3 Andy Schröer books "Private Presley", "A Date with Elvis" and "Elvis - Seine Jahre in Deutschland". Furthermore, a book called "Elvis in Paris" - all containing many beautiful authentic examples I use as a reference.

My best

Markus

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Permalink Reply by Danny fisher on August 7, 2020 at 11:07am

so email him ..i did..he replied to me..ask his advice.. he's not convinced all autographs in his book are real.. Mr Roth I mean.. He's owned some and sold them on because he wasn't convinced.. Even ones in the book