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Are Facebook Autograph Groups Safe?
Started this discussion. Last reply by terrier8HOF Feb 25, 2023. 5 Replies 4 Likes
This may be a more controversial topic... but here we go! :-)Continue
How valuable is eBay feedback for autographs?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Zarelli Dec 31, 2023. 49 Replies 6 Likes
New video drop! Please subscribe to my channel, and as always, your feedback is welcome. :-)Continue
How to buy autographs on eBay; Tips to avoid fakes on eBay
Started this discussion. Last reply by Garrett Meadows Apr 10, 2024. 74 Replies 13 Likes
My latest Collectibles Chat video is "How to buy autographs on eBay." While it has something for everyone, it is most valuable to newer collectors by providing tips to avoid fakes.Please subscribe to…Continue
Autographed CDs and Vinyl - 15% off at Newbury Comics
Started Dec 7, 2020 0 Replies 0 Likes
Over the weekend Newbury had 25% their autographed items. If you missed that, they have 15% off today and tomorrow. Some good stuff here. I picked up signed CDs from Steve Howe, Belly and Vandenberg.…Continue
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"eBay will actually tell you. Go to the eBay Seller Hub and look for the research section."
"Haha. eBay is a sanctuary city for fakes, frauds and phonies. "
"The loops under the Ms are so slooooww and shaky. Obvious fake. Burn it. "
"The old "Banana Mantle." Always good for a laugh."
"Sterling Morrison (The Velvet Underground) — United States Coast Guard Master Mariner’s License, dated 9 March 1988, 9 3/4” x 8 3/8”, signed to the rear with his legal name of Holmes S. Morrison Jr.:
In the late 1970s,…"
"Thought I'd share a few I received lately. Im taking a break from purchasing autographs for a while after going a bit crazy the last few months. I made some big purchases including a couple Madonna signed letters from her children's book…"
"Thank you Doug! I meant sets of vintage photographs to clarify. That means a lot to me. I would love to see another set! Happy New Year! :-)"
"MikeEarmantraut - I meant to ask. You got Walter White for Christmas. Do you have your the guy that plays your character, Jonathan Banks?"
"Let’s take a moment and realize how impressive that actually is.
Congrats man! "
"First pickup of 2025. Early Robert Downey Jr."
"another one filling a key open spot...."
About Me
- What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
- Collector, Professional Authenticator
- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- I collect Space and aviation. NY Yankees, Baseball HOF, political and some classic Hollywood.
I am the owner of Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. I provide autograph authentication consulting services to individual collectors, dealers and organizations, including: RR Auction, James Spence Authentication (JSA), Sportscard Guaranty Authentic (SGC), PSA/DNA Authentication and others.
- What is your level of expertise?
- Advanced Collector, Professional
- Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
- Meeting and discussing autographs with other seasoned collectors.
- Who can we thank for telling you about us?
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- What are your areas of interest?
- Sports, History/Politics, Books/Literature, SciFi, Space/Aviation/Military
- Why do you collect?
- I love the connection with history and the wonder of signed items that passed though the hands of historical figures.
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Hard to pick just one. Favorites include Reagans, Armstrong, Jimmy Stewarts, Mariano Rivera game used baseballs.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Abraham Lincoln
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Jimmy Stewart | Not so wonderful fakes
Posted on December 5, 2023 at 9:21am 12 Comments 2 Likes
As a long time Jimmy Stewart collector, I have dozens of authentic autographs in my collection. From checks to photos to a baseball, I treasure them all.
However, one key piece has eluded me - that is a signed photo from It's a Wonderful Life.
Jimmy Stewart was a generous signer and there is a good supply of authentically signed Stewart items readily available. As of now, there are approximately 420 James Stewart signed items on eBay from almost every movie he…
ContinueThe story of Neil Armstrong signed NASA portraits
Posted on April 6, 2022 at 6:47am 9 Comments 9 Likes
Authenticity opinions received through Facebook groups? Out!
Posted on July 14, 2021 at 1:30pm 16 Comments 6 Likes
Over the years I have heard many stories of how various Facebook Autograph Groups can be a total circus. Crazy members, fighting, bad opinions, stalking... you name it. In light of this, I have avoided them.
However, recently I broke my own rule and joined the "Out or Safe!?” baseball Facebook group because I had heard stories of what was going on in there. My curiosity was piqued and I wanted to see for myself. The premise of the group is someone posts a photo of an item, and admins…
ContinueWhat are Autopen signatures? How to identify Autopens and myths!
Posted on February 19, 2020 at 5:00am 9 Comments 12 Likes
Hey gang... please check out my new video and be sure to subscribe to my channel! :-)
Collectibles Chat Episode 7: Collectibles Chat with Steve Zarelli, Zarelli Space Authentication.
What are Autopen autographs; how to identify Autopen autographs; and Autopen myths.
I close the episode with a collecting tip.…
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Ebay Seller Glehman6 Sells Forged Mickey Mantle and Sandy Koufax Baseball
Posted by CJCollector on January 9, 2025 at 3:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Rolling Stones Autographs
Posted by JR DONKIN on January 7, 2025 at 10:01am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Ebay Seller Skess10 Sells Forged Mickey Mantle 1994 World Series Baseball NO 7
Posted by CJCollector on January 3, 2025 at 1:49pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
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