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Permalink Reply by Mikex on February 3, 2023 at 4:51am

I don't like it. Who is selling it?

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Permalink Reply by BGK on February 3, 2023 at 5:29am

I'd rather not give the name but the seller has 100% feedback on 2201 listings.  Only rarely sells signed stuff; generally deals with household items.  Led me to believe they picked up a few items from an estate sale.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on February 3, 2023 at 6:14am

eBay feedback is a meaningless metric when it comes to authenticity. 

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Permalink Reply by Mikex on February 3, 2023 at 6:51am

Yes, 100% feedback means nothing.

Check how long they have been an eBay member and what other items they have for sale and what they have sold. Do these look authentic. Do they accept returns?

I wouldn't buy a Clint Eastwood autograph from anyone who doesn't have a good reputation.

I find that there are more authentic ones at 14x11 than 8x10. 

There is more to buying an autograph than Feedback.

I wouldn't buy this one. IMO it's not authentic 

$100 or best offer is another red flag

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Permalink Reply by BGK on February 3, 2023 at 7:32am

Yeah, I do agree with all the points you and Steve are making; it's why I only ask for opinions on rare occasions...  most listings automatically disqualify.  This one seemed different, and the seller is obviously not a dedicated forger since only a small percentage of their offerings are autographed.  If the autograph is fake, it's likely the seller picked it up at a sale somewhere and the previous owner got duped.  Unsurprising, given the huge percentage of fakes on ebay.  Thanks to both of you for your advice.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on February 3, 2023 at 8:55am

Atypical.

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Permalink Reply by Steve on February 3, 2023 at 3:47pm

Fake

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