Sean Connery (Possibly Forgery passed by Beckett)

As some of you may remember this photo awhile ago. I was going to snag it from the original seller for around 300 or so. I sent in a request to Beckett for an opinion and it FAILED. Hence why I didn't grab it. Now, Press Pass buys it from the seller and Beckett magically gives it the OK! Looks like Beckett will Pass for higher end dealers but fail for a regular customer!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 28, 2025 at 8:58am

It could be anything from the difference between a quick opinion and an in hand exam, or just a different opinion from another person (at either point), what you suggest, or even a mistake somewhere along the line. 

To me (if genuine) it is another reason to trust your own experience and eye. No one cares about your collection more than you.

Permalink Reply by Owen Smith on August 28, 2025 at 3:37pm

As a collector of Connery items for many years, this is not genuine and one I would pass on. 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 28, 2025 at 3:56pm

Then Brandon dodged a bullet! :-)

Permalink Reply by Brandon on August 29, 2025 at 2:15pm

Makes me feel alot better! But this does have me concerned with Beckett. Although I think JSA is the same. I had a crappy experience with them at a convention. I never had any experience with PSA though, but I have several PSA pieces. Mainly a few Pierce Brosnans and a nice Brian Dennehy.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 29, 2025 at 2:38pm

While I don't care for any of these services, I would not read too much into a quick opinions/signature review.  I would trust Owen and your own experience.

Permalink Reply by eddy on August 28, 2025 at 6:40pm

I agree with Owen.  Pass on this one.  

Permalink Reply by eddy on August 29, 2025 at 11:07am

I just reread Brandon's comment regarding Beckett approving the OP item for PRESS PASS after the same item had failed Beckett's earlier signature review when Brandon submitted it. 

That's concerning (but not surprising) based on similar anecdotes I have heard over time.  

Permalink Reply by Brandon on August 29, 2025 at 2:09pm

I guess it was a good thing I passed. I would advise folks to avoid Press Pass. Probably have a lot of fakes that Beckett passed off.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 29, 2025 at 2:39pm

That and they are horridly overpriced.

Permalink Reply by eddy on August 29, 2025 at 2:59pm

I don't know that I would give a blanket "avoid" judgement.  I'd just be prudent.  

These days I proceed with care in nearly every transaction that I am involved in or am asked to consult on.  

Permalink Reply by TQ on August 29, 2025 at 10:24pm

I would not be buying this personally.

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