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Invincible signed CD HELP!
I’m posting this one last time! My first post was just the picture from the listing I bought. I wanted to post one with the actual item in question. I’ve been going back and fourth with the seller about this item. He claims it was a promotional cd (you'll notice the small drill mark through the barcode to prevent sale) signed for an employee of Epic records. It was purchased as part of a huge lot from Bill Wisener in Dallas. He also said he doesn’t believe authentication is 100% accurate. Google search any artist’s signed items. They differ over time. Michael used to sign with what appeared to be a spark or fuse at the end. The height of letters changes.
The employee at Epic had no reason to lie. They didn’t sell the item. It was a gift to Bill. So in summary I understand that I shouldn’t buy anything I’m unsure of but I just didn’t want to pass up on this piece of history. Could you guys please help me?
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Permalink Reply by Malik Redding on
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I totally agree with you. It just seemed like a lot to do just to lie about it but that’s what scammers do.
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Well that’s the funny thing. I originally lost out on bid at last minute but buyer I guess back out last minute and didn’t pay. So he offered it to me as a second chance. I paid 400$ for it. Of course I can return it but I just wanted a second opinion before I did. I’m sure the real ones sell for over 1000
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Permalink Reply by Kai Jones on
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You would be lucky indeed to find a real MJ under $500-700 these days. Maybe vintage J5 era in bad shape.
In any case, I dont think this one is real. Not even close to my eye.
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Thanks! I really do appreciate your opinion and feedback. This site is helpful in so Many ways. I didn’t think I would get a response back so quick. THANK YOU!
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No problem. Right place right time. Always keep in mind - when youre spending that kind of money, you never want to settle for atypical (or downright ugly) - unless you plan on keeping it.
Atypical signatures are very hard to sell bc you have to convince someone else (who should be rightfully skeptical) that its real when you go to sell it.
Thats why atypical - even IF real - is still not a great investment.
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Totally understand. I never even thought about it that way. Thanks for educating me!
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Permalink Reply by JK on
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Just a comment on the "promo CD" angle....
I have more experience with vinyl, but promo records would be marked that way. "For promotional use only" or something similar.
I have always associated drilled album sleeves or CD cases as an item that has been remaindered.
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Thanks for educating me on this. I had no knowledge about this. Thank you.!
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Also, the high bidder you lost out to could have been a shill bidder, and when you didn't counter they had to come up with an excuse to offer it to you despite you being the underbidder.
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Wow! Again, thank you! I’ve never heard about shill bidders before but that totally makes sense. That’s definitely a possibility and I didn’t take that into account.
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