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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 23, 2023 at 5:20pm

YMMV means "your mileage may vary". I was trying to give advice aimed at helping you avoid buying low quality or forged material. Buying solely on the opinions of others is a perfect recipe for disaster. That "DeNiro" is why I wrote what I did. You say you are willing to learn but don't take well to advice? I simply stated my own observations. 

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Permalink Reply by Robby93 on September 23, 2023 at 5:24pm

I appreciate that. Just saying, not everyone is as skilled in today's technology as others. I still don't know how to open one window against the next to compare stuff, so when someone like Eddy provides a link to a group or study with exemplars, it is super valuable to a dude like me...........

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 23, 2023 at 5:37pm

It is much easier to open multiple images in a Photo program for visual comparison. Judging authenticity is a lot more than looking at a few exemplars. It takes years and looking at thousands of autographs to be really adept at just a few signers IMO.

It's a very tricky and detail oriented hobby. One can buy an autograph with "the right papers", (if you believe in them) and still have purchased a secretarial. 

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Permalink Reply by Robby93 on September 23, 2023 at 5:44pm

Thank you? I am way too old and busy to get into the mud investigating autographs. I probably have a couple thousand items, all with TPA's and deemed authentic for resale to supplement my retirement income. I do not have the time to invest the time you are talking about, but admire your tenacity. Thanks for all your input........

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Permalink Reply by Robby93 on September 23, 2023 at 5:45pm

Quite honestly, I don't know if I missed something, but did you give me your opinion on the Depp? Thanks again!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 23, 2023 at 5:57pm

Me? No. I don't know his signature.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 23, 2023 at 6:05pm

I will say that this Depp seller is the seller of the Ford and the DeNiro forgeries - I would just move on. Avoid drinking from dirty wells IMO. See his Pacino.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 23, 2023 at 5:56pm

You're welcome.

It is just that so many don't realize that things change and knowledge is the only protection. If you have a PSA Gleason from the early 2000's it is most likely fake. The same is true for other celebrities when new information finally comes out. Speaking for myself, if I don't have the time for research, I definitely don't have the money. As with any other business or investment. 

I am reminded in a way of all the coin collectors who stored their retirement investments in PVC holders and opened up the deposit box to find a bunch of worthless slime covered coins. Just because they didn't read an article about PVC. The knowledge would have prevented the entire scenario.

PS - 64 is not old. I am 54; we are accumulating wisdom, as well as years ;)

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Permalink Reply by Robby93 on September 23, 2023 at 6:16pm

Thanks. Bty, I didn't say 64 was old, just too old for me to spend time learning a new vocation. I love the hobby, but once it becomes too much work and is no longer fun, it is no longer fun! Am I right? Thanks again!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 23, 2023 at 6:19pm

I read wrong then - I apologize. Maybe I am getting old! 

Permalink Reply by Eddy on September 23, 2023 at 5:53pm

Robby93 -

Please don't lose heart.  Our Autograph Live administrator, Steve Cyrkin, monitors this board and works very diligently to ensure a safe and fun environment where all members (both longtime and new) are valued and respected....no matter their interests and levels of collecting.  I know from experience that he also welcomes and appreciates feedback on user experiences. 

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on September 23, 2023 at 6:00pm

p.s.  As Findbooks said above in this thread, "I am not not infallible - no-one is".  

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