Star Wars cast signed

[Greg]

This is from a known notorious seller of fakes. However at first glance, some to me seem pretty good...I mean, look at that Fisher and Ford!? What do you guys think? Thanks!

[Eric Keith Longo]

And research, which could save many buyers much anguish. Clicking the first Google result I get leads right to this valuable site with a very clear indication of what this seller is about. As far as trust, it should be earned, not given. Research, knowledge and experience - in that order for me.

[rob kunne]

i'am with you, but how many times a buyer says that from who he bought did have a 100% feedback? sometimes at a few thousand sales? and really all fake autographs? so after a 25 years of collecting i recognize these fakes but not when i just started. 

[Eric Keith Longo]

That's true - we know after 25 and 32 years of collecting respectively that such a rating means nothing more than someone apparently got something. But for some time now with the internet an "education" need not cost anything. One can post autographs for review, get Quick Opinions for what they are worth, and ask specialists etc. This can be done without buying anything. While certainly not always the case, the newbie buyers that get burned often have no idea of what they are attempting to buy is actually worth - something also easily looked into online and is among the larger red flags. Education, and its passage on to newer collectors, is one of the strongest defenses IMO. Just the other day I was speaking to a member who thought they had bought something worth about $2000 for $50. Only education can help prevent such lapses - that is why I share as much here as I can. I'm sure you do too.

[Steve Cyrkin, Admin]

These are all fakes IMO. 

[Eric Keith Longo]

+1

[Eddy]

If you go to the website that this is being sold from and read the ABOUT US information, one could really be taken in by it.  There is a focus on customer care above all, lengthy experience in the field of autographs, community service and involvement, etc.. Plus, it is a very eye appealing website to boot.  I can see how inexperienced folks can be drawn in.

Also, in some cases if you google images of a particular signers autographs, there are exemplars that appear from them...so with someone inexperienced, they must be legit, right?

[Eric Keith Longo]

Hi Ettiene,

Well, no. What does one expect them to say? "We're going to rip you blind?" Customer care is like grease in this context. Creates a false sense of security. These newbies don't know to look for the actual value or rarity. I hope folks buying wedding rings, houses, cars and canvases know to do some research. I try to research everything. Folks that decide to swim in the deeper end of the pool really need to consider their swimming skills.

[Eddy]

Hi Eric-  I was being facetious, of course.

That site and some of the dubious autograph power sellers on eBay seem to deal pretty well exclusively in a format of uninscribed (fake) photos.  While a real uninscribed one from a favorite signer can be a treasure, it seems most newbies would definitely be attracted to that.  

[Eric Keith Longo]

Yes. Sorry my friend, I am multitasking.

The site also says "...We may change these terms and conditions at any time. It is your responsibility to check that you are still willing to be bound by any terms and conditions that may have changed.

Our Liability

This website is for information purposes only. We make all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content is accurate and current. However, we cannot accept liability for any losses or damages which may arise from using or relying on information on this website...."

[Eric Keith Longo]

I think a "Before You Buy" guide should be pinned to the top here somewhere if there isn't already. I'm still working on the BST Forum rules.

[Eddy]

That's really sneaky and dirty quasi-legal gobbledygook on their part.

[Eric Keith Longo]

Indeed!