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Topic: FS: Photo signed by 'Apollo 13' actors
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Dirk
Member Posts: 933
From: Belgium
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-29-2018 03:43 PM
   
I have a photo for sale of the movie "Apollo 13" crew, Bill Paxton, Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon. Signed by all three.Comes with COA of Telstar One Memorabilia (sealed by Telstar One Corporation Delaware). Asking $150 (registered post costs included). Send mail for scans. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 08-29-2018 03:48 PM
E-mail sent. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 08-29-2018 06:01 PM
Has anyone ever heard of Telstar One as a dealer or doing authentication? Would like opinions on this COA. |
BMacKinnon
Member Posts: 230
From: Waterford, MI. USA
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 08-30-2018 01:15 PM
I have not heard of that company before. They have a PO box out of Idaho but their corporate seal says Delaware. Buyer beware — be cautious in dealing with unknowns. |
Dirk
Member Posts: 933
From: Belgium
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-30-2018 04:02 PM
I indeed did not check the value of the COA. Looked very real.Can some one email scans of real signatures of the Apollo 13 actors? |
Jonnyed
Member Posts: 396
From: Dumfries, VA, USA
Registered: Aug 2014
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posted 08-30-2018 07:19 PM
It's not uncommon for a "corporation" to be incorporated in Delaware (due to things like taxes, ease of process, strength of court system, etc.) and operate in another state. Delaware is a favorite for "incorporation." Don't take this to mean that I think the COA is legit or not legit. Seems inconclusive. I did note that the hologram sticker lists the date of "2016," but according to the records of incorporation in Delaware, this entity wasn't incorporated until 2017 but again I don't know how much weight I would give that. My personal choice would be to remain skeptical until more info is provided and examined. |
rbee
Member Posts: 59
From: England
Registered: Jun 2012
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posted 08-31-2018 08:25 AM
Not the worst of COAs but still bearing many of the hallmarks that should ring the alarm bells. Seals and hologram stickers are just embellishments, you can buy the stickers on eBay. No proper company address, no telephone number and most importantly no authenticators name. An unreadable signature and "Company Representative." |
Jonnyed
Member Posts: 396
From: Dumfries, VA, USA
Registered: Aug 2014
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posted 08-31-2018 11:28 AM
Another thing that is somewhat laughable about the COA is that it includes this random information: "Item no. 5345."Ha! Great... super helpful to know that item number when you try to contact them at that post office box in Idaho Falls, ID. Apparently the Telstar One Corp. is still a couple centuries behind the times since its corporate offices have no phone, fax, email or website. Park your stagecoach out front. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 08-31-2018 05:46 PM
Although I am no expert on autographs it is the Atypical signatures that first raised a red flag, The COA only added to my skepticism.
As much as I wanted this item it is the constant flow of fakes and questionable COA's that I see here on Cs that made me look closer at all of the signs and pass on this item. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-31-2018 05:54 PM
[irl=https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_id/C215311]Here's[/url] a contact name and address. |
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