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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. 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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"Congrats on the Highsmith, Findbooks! I just picked up Richard Bradford's relatively recent biography of her.
Here's a favorite with a bit of Highsmith inspiration: "
"Been looking for a good specimen of Patricia Highsmith (at a reasonable price) for a long time and like London buses two came along at the same time!
Author of the Ripley series and Strangers on a Train upon which the Hitchcock movie was based."
"Steve P messaged me, so I will also provide my response here...
I was not familiar with the background of Pacific Coast Galaxy. A quick Google shows that the person behind it was peddling fake moondust in the 90s.
This print was released in the late…"
"Thanks!
I’m a hardcore charity shopper. Found many signed books over the years, including some very collectible ones.
A few years ago, I even found a genuine Robert Mitchum autograph for £5. That’s how I ended up…"
"Great score!
I can’t actually remember scoring a really good signed book in a thrift shop - a few run-of-the-mill things, maybe. Some excellent books, yes, but not signed ones.
I did once buy a gelatin silver print - framed - signed by the…"
"David Attenborough — The Living Planet [Collins—BBC, 1984], first edition, second impression hardback, found in the two-for-£1 section of a local charity shop:"
"Bang on -- he's always had a very consistent signature. "What's It All About?" was a great read; one of a batch of signed copies I think he did when he was here in Canada many moons ago."
"Michael Caine — Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over:"
"Mackenzie Crook — If Nick Drake Came to My House:"
"R.I.P. to the G.O.A.T. producer. This year, all years."
"My latest cool ebay find for $30. A playbill signed by Robert Sean Leonard, Brian Dennehy and Philip Seymour Hoffman. I've always wanted to add a Hoffman to my collection. You never expect the young guys to leave us so soon. After he died, I…"
"Pleased with these, a hat-trick of Nobel Laureates (Literature) - Mario Vargas Llosa, Czeslaw Milosz & Odysseus Elytis.
Full disclosure, that last one was not a name I was familiar with. A Greek writer, won in 1969."
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 Smpsportscards Sells Forged Counterfeit Willie Mays 1996-97 Topps Autograph Card
Posted by CJCollector on November 11, 2024 at 6:03pm 0 Comments 1 Like
COA CSA Authentic Forged Babe Ruth Cut Autograph Laughable
Posted by CJCollector on November 9, 2024 at 2:32pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Ebay Seller Tsuch67 Sells Forged Mickey Mantle Duke Snider Willie Mays Baseball
Posted by CJCollector on October 30, 2024 at 3:13pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
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