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Topic: 201421303916: "Original 7 Astronaut" autographs
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moonguyron
Member Posts: 191
From: Trinity, FL USA
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 09-09-2015 07:21 PM
   
I have for sale now on eBay (item 201421303916) a card containing the autographs of all "Original 7 Mercury Astronauts." I am lacking, admittedly, in specific provenience to back up the authenticity. I know there are terrific autograph experts who are members here. Could any out there take a look at the piece and give me their honest opinion. Thanks in advance. |
Bob M
Member Posts: 1745
From: Atlanta-area, GA USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-10-2015 07:59 AM
A-OK. You don't especially need provenance with such a solid item. Excellent framed presentation. |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2031
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 09-10-2015 04:52 PM
I agree. Even the most expert of forgers could not get all seven signatures so right, and in my honest opinion it is completely genuine. |
moonguyron
Member Posts: 191
From: Trinity, FL USA
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 09-11-2015 08:15 AM
Thanks very much guys for taking the time to look up the item and giving your expert appraisal. I must be honest. I knew the autographs were authentic when I posted this, however with a lack of documentation and me being the seller my opinion was rightly subject to question by any buyer. Your valued opinions should put to rest any doubt as to the authenticity going forward. |
Skythings
Member Posts: 243
From:
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 09-11-2015 09:55 AM
You have some very knowledgeable people giving you great and worthy advice here. Would it not be prudent for you to send the autographs for authentication from recognized experts such as PSA or Steve Zarelli? The auction houses all use these folks who stand behind their certificates. A certificate from them authenticating the signatures as 100% goes a long ways to instilling confidence to a buyer willing to shell out $4400.00.I just recently acquired a Virgil Grissom and Alan Shepard signature piece which is currently being looked at by Steve Zarelli. I really don't intend on selling it, but when or if I do, Steve's authentication gives it instant credibility to a potential buyer. The best part is the authentication stays with the piece for the life of the item for all the owners down the road. A small investment which I believe will increase and hold the value of the piece for you and future owners. |
calcheyup
Member Posts: 125
From:
Registered: May 2014
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posted 09-11-2015 10:17 AM
I would go with Steve Zarelli. I have seen many obvious secretarials/forgeries "authenticated" by PSA/DNA and when buying I don't put any stock in that certification. Just my opinion. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 09-11-2015 08:55 PM
I concur with calcheyup. Steve Zarelli is the reigning go-to guy on space-related signatures.Great piece, by the way. |
moonguyron
Member Posts: 191
From: Trinity, FL USA
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 09-12-2015 12:37 PM
Thanks for the great advise. I am presently in contact with Steve Zarelli. You should soon see his opinion posted here.
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Steve Zarelli
Member Posts: 731
From: Upstate New York, USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-12-2015 01:06 PM
Very nice period signatures. No doubt about authenticity in my opinion. |
liftoff1
Member Posts: 235
From: Cumberland, Wisconsin
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-12-2015 02:16 PM
Great set of signatures! |
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