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Permalink Reply by Robin McKay on November 1, 2015 at 12:46pm

I've not seen too many examples of his signature but to me, I am kind of mixed in opinion here. I can't decide for or against. If it were me, I would probably decide against as there are elements to it which concern me. 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on November 1, 2015 at 12:58pm

I'm not sure either. The signature is much larger than most (is that a 4x6 photo?), which generally produces some atypical characteristics. I'd ask Roger Epperson for his opinion on it.

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Permalink Reply by Don Webster on November 1, 2015 at 1:00pm

Nein !!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Robin McKay on November 1, 2015 at 2:14pm

Steve nailed my concern about the size, too. The signature looks like, to me, at least what an Elvis signature should look like, but the size was something which I noticed. 

To me, I wouldn't buy it based on the red flag being raised - it could be real, but I wouldn't take the chance.

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Permalink Reply by K.C. on November 1, 2015 at 2:30pm

Thanks for the quick replies guys! I appreciate it. Unfortunately you confirm the general opinion on this signature.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on November 1, 2015 at 2:50pm

I'm not familiar with the Vince Everett Collection, but maybe someone else is. It's a very nice piece if it's real. Epperson will give you an online opinion for $15. Maybe wait until a few more people pipe in--hopefully someone who knows the collection--and if you don't mind spending a few bucks, send it to him. He's one of the top two authenticators of Elvis.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on November 1, 2015 at 3:05pm

Who is Vince Everett? Isn't that his character's name in Jailhouse Rock or one of his early movies?

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on November 1, 2015 at 2:46pm

anything is possible but I see a few things that are flags with this signature.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on November 1, 2015 at 4:38pm

The only thing I found on the Vince Everett Collection, besides a few listings of things for sale on sites that I wouldn't buy from, was that he used to be an Elvis imitator during the '60s. Nothing about a collection that I could find. 

I'd suggest asking the seller to contact you if he gets it authenticated by Epperson, Rich Consola, PSA/DNA or JSA.

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Permalink Reply by K.C. on November 2, 2015 at 11:34am

Thanks for the replies! I'll check with the seller and check one of the authenticators. 

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