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Bought autographs that turned out to be fake

A few years back when I was just getting into autographs, I bought thousands of dollars worth from a dealer who also gave me a certificate of authenticity. A person at a major auction looked at them and said that they were fake. Now I can’t get my money back. Any suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by Mitch Diamond on March 19, 2021 at 2:44pm

Yes. He also told me that he has sold his entire collection of autographs and he hasn’t been paid yet, so he has no money or autographs to replace the bad ones with(not that I would trust him to do that).

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Permalink Reply by Phil on March 19, 2021 at 3:04pm

I'm confident that with the right lawyer you'll get your money back Mitch...his website is full of forged items so won't be hard to disprove once it's looked into

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Permalink Reply by Phil on March 19, 2021 at 2:14pm

When you say you can't get your money.. Are they refusing to refund you or can't you find them? Also, who is the major auction who looked them over that you mentioned?

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Permalink Reply by Mitch Diamond on March 19, 2021 at 2:19pm

I asked for my money back last summer. He says that he has no money and has not sent me a penny. He also rarely answers the phone when I call. I haven’t reached him since August, I just keep leaving messages. I showed the autographs to Giles Moon who is an appraiser and currently works for Bonhams. He told me that they looked fake.

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Permalink Reply by Phil on March 19, 2021 at 2:24pm

Some definate red flags there! Maybe get Giles Moon to write his appraisal up and pay for another at one of the tpa's mentioned above also.. Then contact a lawyer.

Please post the dealers name and Coa on here so you can prevent this from happening again. Hope you get your money back.. All the best

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Permalink Reply by Mitch Diamond on March 19, 2021 at 2:28pm

I do have an email from Giles that says that they look fake and he wouldn't touch them. Do you think this is sufficient or do I need much more?

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Permalink Reply by Phil on March 19, 2021 at 2:33pm

I'm sure that's fine from him but I'd definitely contact jsa and the like as a court would require these. Maybe get some advice from a lawyer prior to requesting or paying for further evidence..maybe the guy from Bonhams may be enough. His website looks riddled with forgeries.. The Michael Jacksons are horrendous! First stop.. Get advice and or paperwork stating not genuine

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Permalink Reply by Phil on March 19, 2021 at 3:03pm

Here's a photo of the guy so people recognise him in future...

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Permalink Reply by Mr Mojo Risin on March 19, 2021 at 3:09pm

This person sold only "merda"

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Permalink Reply by Phil on March 19, 2021 at 3:12pm

Haha that words too good for it!

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 26, 2022 at 1:53pm

Is that his hometown newspaper? I'd contact them and let them know a different side of the story. Show them a link to this discussion. Who knows, it might peek their interest.