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Jeffery Hunter

Found this eBay listing from Jeffery Hunter, Captain Pike from the original Pilot episode of Star Trek. What do we think of the signature/worth buying?

Here’s the listing

https://www.ebay.com/itm/295659088538?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkri...

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Permalink Reply by startrekmaniac on February 18, 2024 at 4:44pm

Would it be worth sending pictures in to swau or psa for a quick opinion?

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on February 18, 2024 at 5:10pm

I guess that would be up to you as to how much you would value their opinions based upon a fast look. I know nothing at all about swau as that's not in my wheelhouse (didn't even know they did quick opinions to be honest). PSA is probably as good as any for vintage material.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on February 18, 2024 at 5:12pm

p.s. Let us know if you do

....I could certainly be proven wrong, lol!

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Permalink Reply by startrekmaniac on February 18, 2024 at 5:43pm

Sway said it’s likely genuine.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on February 18, 2024 at 6:05pm

That was quick...and on a Sunday evening!

Interesting....Do you feel comfortable with it?

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Permalink Reply by startrekmaniac on February 18, 2024 at 6:14pm

I’m not sure. I trust them for the most part. But I have items that were deemed not real to only be told by jsa it was. I’ve also had items judged as not likely come back by jsa as not real. I like them for the most part but I’m not sold. I don’t trust Beckett quick opinion I’ve sent items that I have seen signed come back as either not real/couldnt give an opinion. Never used pea quick opinion. Long story short I’m not sure. I would like to see the sellers cos. I’m assuming it’s won’t be from jsa or Beckett.

Permalink Reply by Eddy on February 18, 2024 at 6:37pm

I think ultimately it comes down to if you believe in the piece or not and want to spend the money on it. It's pricey....that's for sure!

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 18, 2024 at 4:56pm

Yes, and as I said, I can not differentiate from his wife.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 19, 2024 at 2:09am

Seller says both "came from a photo album bought at well known autograph auction.
"Full of photos signed and unsigned of JH. I presume it was made up as a present, lot of personal photos of him on holiday in London, photos taken by Tower Bridge and other landmarks. The other smaller photo listed is one of them. Personal handwritten messages etc on the pages."

Taken with a grain of salt of course...

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on February 19, 2024 at 8:30am

Describing provenance as coming from a "well known autograph auction" isn't necessarily helpful, imho. I'm sure you agree!

Not long ago, I finally acquired a Christopher Lee signed photo in character as Dracula. That was something that was on my bucket list for years but most that I had seen as Dracula had left me unconvinced....even with TPAs. The seller on this one described which auction it came from and what collection it had been a part of. I found the original auction listing online that he had bought it from and didn't mind at all paying more than it had originally sold for. It made all of the difference to me for a transparent listing that I could do my homework on.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 19, 2024 at 8:52am

"Describing provenance as coming from a "well known autograph auction" isn't necessarily helpful, imho. I'm sure you agree!"

Indeed! Whenever that phrase is used you know the collection or house will never be named.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 19, 2024 at 9:06am

I did ask for all provenance. I would write and ask her for some photographs of this alleged album and details about the auction and lot etc.

I agree with the second bit - I also had a like experience when buying a Proof 1906 Barber dime. When I found and looked back at the old Goldberg auction catalog and was able to see and read the description of the concentric rainbow toning back to 1941 I felt much more comfortable. Dr. Benson's coins were often wiped and suffered from cabinet friction but this one, a Cameo, got by OK.