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Permalink Reply by Michael T on October 19, 2012 at 1:02pm

I am not a VH expert but it looks suspicious to me.

Might help if we knew who sold it to you.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on October 20, 2012 at 6:09am

I agree with Michael.  When was it signed?  It appears to be signed in the same exact marker which indicates someone close to the band may have had it signed.  Al's signature looks off to me and Eddie's concerns me as well.  Could be the same hand on all four.  I am curious about the source as well.  Also, was it signed on shrink wrap?  I can't imagine a reputable dealer selling an item that is signed on shrink wrap.  I have too many concerns about it.

What suddenly made you suspicious Kenny?

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Permalink Reply by Kenny Sweitzer, Jr. on October 20, 2012 at 3:44pm

First off my dad bought this from a grapher that worked for one of those big companies like TOPPIX or BIGAPPLEAUTOGRAPHS one of those, not too sure it was bought two years ago.

No, not signed on shrink wrap, thats a album behind it.

What made me suspicious is that i noticed Alex's autograph has a hard stop at the end of his name. the same with sammys autograph. the others have streaks in the end, like it was signed and then rushed off the paper. 

 

T.A.E.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on October 20, 2012 at 4:54pm

My Alex Van Halen autograph has a hard stop as well so I wouldn't be too concerned about that.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 20, 2012 at 5:00pm

The bottom three at least look like they were signed by the same person, but even if they weren't, they look look like typical forgeries to me.

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