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Topic: 282683843903: Apollo 11 crew-signed cover
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velocity
Member Posts: 40
From: Scotland
Registered: Oct 2017
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posted 10-25-2017 03:52 PM
   
Would anyone be able to tell me whether they think this Apollo 11 crew cover has genuine signatures on it? Any opinion would be greatly appreciated! |
Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 2914
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-25-2017 04:16 PM
Just my opinion, however, I don't like the Collins and Aldrin on it. Anyone else out there? |
Mike Dixon
Member Posts: 1397
From: Kew, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2003
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posted 10-25-2017 05:02 PM
I am skeptical as well. |
Steve Zarelli
Member Posts: 731
From: Upstate New York, USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-25-2017 05:30 PM
I have to tip my cap... it took stones to add a fake Aldrin and Collins to a real Armstrong. |
velocity
Member Posts: 40
From: Scotland
Registered: Oct 2017
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posted 10-26-2017 12:43 PM
Thanks to you all very much for that! I'm glad I asked your opinion. Was skeptical and for good reason it seems!Much appreciated. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 10-26-2017 03:19 PM
That is some next level greed right there... jeeze. |
fredtrav
Member Posts: 1673
From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 10-26-2017 06:51 PM
AAARRRGGGHHH. Someone should be whipped with a wet noodle for this. Can you just white out the forgeries leaving the Armstrong? |
jtheoret
Member Posts: 344
From: Albuquerque, NM USA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 10-26-2017 09:41 PM
It needs to be destroyed. It's one thing if a real signature is accompanied by autopens, the item still might have value. Forgeries are another matter. Only other thing you could do is cut the Armstrong out, but that cover is done. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 10-27-2017 04:58 AM
Destroying it would be a step too far for me. I wonder if you took a strong, focused UV light to the fake signatures if it would remove them — it wouldn't have much monetary value, sure, but to destroy a genuine Armstrong signature isn't appealing to me. |
leslie
Member Posts: 231
From: Surrey, England
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-27-2017 06:46 AM
The Buzz signature is probably the worst fake I ever saw. |
velocity
Member Posts: 40
From: Scotland
Registered: Oct 2017
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posted 10-27-2017 06:47 AM
It just goes to show the value of buying from a trusted/respected person or dealer. Wonder whether their "lifetime guarantee" would be very useful after it's purchased by an unsuspecting individual?! |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 10-27-2017 10:03 AM
quote:
Originally posted by leslie:
The Buzz signature is probably the worst fake I ever saw.
Clearly you've never visited the Hall of Shame. It's an old site now but the quality of the exhibits stand the test of time.  |
Steve Zarelli
Member Posts: 731
From: Upstate New York, USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-27-2017 01:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by rgarner:
Destroying it would be a step too far for me.
I'm sure a paper doctor could remove the two bad signatures. The problem is you probably couldn't do it without also damaging the authentic Armstrong.It would be a shame to destroy the Armstrong. It wouldn't be the most attractive option, but perhaps a strategically placed stamp or sticker could cover the bad signatures. |
Wehaveliftoff
Member Posts: 2343
From:
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 10-27-2017 04:16 PM
I wouldn't damage the Neil but resort it to a cut out, obviously very careful around the bottom of Neil. Agreed, nearly a "Custer massacre," such a Pity. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-27-2017 04:30 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Zarelli:
...perhaps a strategically placed stamp or sticker could cover the bad signatures.
If, as expected, the USPS issues a stamp (or stamps) to mark the 50th anniversary, one could in theory create a fairly good looking double-canceled cover... |
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