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Also could someone please tell me the web address for Bond Collectibles? I am thinking about purchasing a Tim Dalton autograph from them as it seems to be the only good resource to get his autograph since he is not to keen on signing them anymore, thought I understand his reasons why.
Also a big thank you to all of you on the information on autograph collecting, I now feel confident on the right places to show for them.
Also could someone please tell me the web address for Bond Bond Collectibles? I am thinking about purchasing a Tim Dalton autograph from them as it seems to be the only good resource to get his autograph since he is not to keen on signing them anymore, thought I understand his reasons why.
Also a big thank you to all of you on the information on autograph collecting, I now feel confident on the right places to show for them.
Yeah Dalton's a tough signature to get now, perhaps even more so than Connery though there's not much in it. Connery's the one which costs out of all six.
Hi guys! I'm pretty new to collecting autographs and just started off last year on a convention in Germany. I'm a huge fan of the James Bond movies and want to collect some autographs from my favourite actors/actresses.
I've come along the website of Bondcollectibles and saw that they sell on eBay as well. So I bought an autograph by Kristina Wayborn last week which I have already received. Also bought a double signed photo by Anthony Zerbe & Robert Davi, one by Fiona Fullerton and one of my favourite Sir Roger Moore.
I haven't received the last three ones yet since I put them in their so called layaway system on eBay. Well, now I've come across this board while searching on the net and saw that there are different opinions regarding the authenticity of some items sold by Bondcollectibles
I would like to share pictures of all autographes bought from them with you when I have received them and would like to hear your opinions if you're pleased with that
Welcome to the forum KiDDo. If you're looking for advice on autographs, or indeed anything relating to Bond, you'll find it here.
No doubt other comments will follow, but for the most part, Bondcollectibles are considered to sell genuine autograph. I understand that it's a living for the guy who runs it (Alex Brauchle (sp) so he has lots and lots of autographs. Sadly, there is there odd fake in there, but I wouldn't let you be put off with him as a trader.
Another establishment to look it, albeit with a much smaller offering, is Bondstars (www.bondstars.com). They are absolutely 100% genuine and come very highly recommended from anyone who's ever used them.
If you wanted an opinion on an autograph before you commit to buying, you could always put a picture up here - you'll get the answer fairly quickly.
Thanks for youre reply Disco Volante, I appreciate it. The reason I went for Bondcollectibles first is that the feedback is generally very good on eBay - despite minor exceptions, the prices are very low on auctions and they're located in Germany as well which makes it a bit easier to communicate (also regarding potential returns).
Another establishment to look it, albeit with a much smaller offering, is Bondstars (www.bondstars.com). They are absolutely 100% genuine and come very highly recommended from anyone who's ever used them.
Of course I've heard about Bondstars too. I'm looking forward to some private signings this year.
If you wanted an opinion on an autograph before you commit to buying, you could always put a picture up here - you'll get the answer fairly quickly.
That's the problem with items from Bondcollectibles on eBay: they have exactly the same (low resolution) picture for several auctions over and over again...
As I said, I've already received Kristina Wayborn, here is a picture of the autograph (the quality of their photo is not the best either, a bit blurred and unclean):
Kiddo, as Disco had said, most of Brauchle's stock are genuine, with the odd few fakes amongst them. But again, please don't let that put you off as there are some nice rare genuine items to be had there.
Without wanting to throw accusations around, it does worry me that week after week we're seeing the same autographs of (e.g. Robert Dix, Walter Gotell & various multisigns of hard to get actors all with a low starting bid on Ebay) then the very same thing on his website for a significantly more expensive price - bizarre! :v
Well, today I finally received the 7 autographs that I bought through Bondcolletibles on eBay. I'm really looking forward to some opinions on authenticity from you guys
Roger Moore
Lynn-Holly Johnson
Robert Davi & Anthony Zerbe
Fiona Fullerton
Mads Mikkelsen
Mathieu Amalric
Francesca Tu
"Roger Moore" and "Lynn-Holly Johnson" are (unfortunately) a bit different than the ones that were shown on eBay. It's the same shots but zoomed it. Might consider to change them, have to think about it and what Alexander would say about that.
I'm my opinon be cautious of buying from bondcollectibles.
I'm sure alot of his stuff is genuine, but some I belive are fake. For example some autographs he has from deceased actors sell every week. I question how many he really has of these autographs as like he advertised they are "very rare" and "one of a kind".
I know someone that bought an autograph from him of an actor that passed away in the 80s. The photo paper the autograph was on seemed very new. He did his research and contacted the company who produced the photo paper. They informed him that the photo paper was not created untill way after the actor had passed. So this was obiousley not genuie.
Another person I know sold him an autograph of a Bond actor that had only signed 4 items and no one else has their address. Bondcollectibles bought one, and for a while he was selling that one autograph on ebay for months. The photo was of the same autograph he had sold. I find it very unlikely that he managed to find the actors address and get them to sign the exact same photo, in the exact same place with the exact pen.
I've read the posts you mentioned concerning obviously fake autographs. I tried Bondcollectibles in the first place beacause you can get some items pretty cheap and most of them should be genuine I guess...
As some of you have a lot experience, I would be happy to receive comments on authenticity (especially regarding the more valuable ones like Roger Moore). If some of them don't look good to you, I can send them back for a refund, that shouldn't be a problem.
Anyone? I'd be glad to receive some comments by next weekend so that I could send them back in time for a refund if necessary... I don't want to annoy you just wanna be on the safe side
For what it's worth, I believe the autographs that you have shown pictures of, are all genuine. I have all of those signatures and all look identical - al; but two of them were obtained in person incidentally.
For what it's worth, I believe the autographs that you have shown pictures of, are all genuine. I have all of those signatures and all look identical - al; but two of them were obtained in person incidentally.
Sorry, I've been a bit busy during the last weeks. Thanks for your opinion, that relieves my mind a bit I haven't bought any other items from them yet, but I've seen some completed listings which were pretty cheap again (maybe too cheap?) ?:)
This is a little out of left field, but there appears to be at least one fake signed copies of Dave Worralls book "The Most Famous Car in the World" kicking about (first soft back edition), I received one recently and thanks to Dave himself for confirming it wasn't just a bad day for book signing, it's now firmly back in the hands of the seller; my initial feeling was to burn the thing but despite the irrelevant scribble in the front it's still a great and rare book!
I assure you all that it is 1000000% real. Clearly
bondtoys has doubts, but I actually stood and watched the actors sign these pieces. I've been after a single item signed by them all for most of my life and it doesn't exist. I have one piece signed by 4 of them - again, all signed in front of me, but can't get the remaining two.
The Lazenby was rushed - he actually didn't sign many that night, I think he prefers to make money from his signatures. Fair enough I guess.
Anyway, I just don't like being accused of selling fakes when
I've spent so much time and money collecting in person signatures and am against filthy fakes. Not cool.
I hope someone gets it who appreciates it for the great piece it is.
Thanks all.
They look all real to me as well, although i don't collect autographs but i happen to have original signed ones from every Bond except Dalton.
Lazenby one looks bit odd, but as one collector stated before it's done in a hurry, looks rushed but it doesn't mean anything.
Look at how Craig signs his signature nowadays, well obviously in a rush too LOL. Before CR was out he did sign his full name.
Brozzer has always been the hardest one to identify, well for me at least as he's kept changing the style since Goldeneye.
Like said before looks real to me and starting bid ain't that bad, i'd might go for it if i already wouldn't have near all of them.
ps. There's been a lot of one post wonders here and people has right to have doubts, you just gotta deal with it. Don't take everything personally and i don't see accusations anywhere( Bondtoys smiley and MG's pic of a big fish don't count )LOL
Hope the set gets good home.
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hi everyone.
i sold my massive collection of 007 autographs 3 years ago and in my time collecting i saw nearly every autograph. one i never saw though was earl jolly brown and i just wondered if anyone has one or has seen one.
thanks for all your help
paul
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Yeah Dalton's a tough signature to get now, perhaps even more so than Connery though there's not much in it. Connery's the one which costs out of all six.
it's now this :-
and now I need to get my hands on a 3x5 index signed in blue by Brosnan
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I've come along the website of Bondcollectibles and saw that they sell on eBay as well. So I bought an autograph by Kristina Wayborn last week which I have already received. Also bought a double signed photo by Anthony Zerbe & Robert Davi, one by Fiona Fullerton and one of my favourite Sir Roger Moore.
I haven't received the last three ones yet since I put them in their so called layaway system on eBay. Well, now I've come across this board while searching on the net and saw that there are different opinions regarding the authenticity of some items sold by Bondcollectibles
I found this for example http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/36453/ursula-andress-christopher-lee-help/
That doesn't sound too good to me since I wanted to get one by Ursula Andress from them as well
I would like to share pictures of all autographes bought from them with you when I have received them and would like to hear your opinions if you're pleased with that
Regards,
KiDDo
No doubt other comments will follow, but for the most part, Bondcollectibles are considered to sell genuine autograph. I understand that it's a living for the guy who runs it (Alex Brauchle (sp) so he has lots and lots of autographs. Sadly, there is there odd fake in there, but I wouldn't let you be put off with him as a trader.
Another establishment to look it, albeit with a much smaller offering, is Bondstars (www.bondstars.com). They are absolutely 100% genuine and come very highly recommended from anyone who's ever used them.
If you wanted an opinion on an autograph before you commit to buying, you could always put a picture up here - you'll get the answer fairly quickly.
Good luck.
Andy.
Of course I've heard about Bondstars too. I'm looking forward to some private signings this year.
That's the problem with items from Bondcollectibles on eBay: they have exactly the same (low resolution) picture for several auctions over and over again...
As I said, I've already received Kristina Wayborn, here is a picture of the autograph (the quality of their photo is not the best either, a bit blurred and unclean):
Regards,
KiDDo
Without wanting to throw accusations around, it does worry me that week after week we're seeing the same autographs of (e.g. Robert Dix, Walter Gotell & various multisigns of hard to get actors all with a low starting bid on Ebay) then the very same thing on his website for a significantly more expensive price - bizarre!
So, in a nut-shell, I'd use him but with caution.
Roger Moore
Lynn-Holly Johnson
Robert Davi & Anthony Zerbe
Fiona Fullerton
Mads Mikkelsen
Mathieu Amalric
Francesca Tu
"Roger Moore" and "Lynn-Holly Johnson" are (unfortunately) a bit different than the ones that were shown on eBay. It's the same shots but zoomed it. Might consider to change them, have to think about it and what Alexander would say about that.
Regards,
KiDDo
I'm sure alot of his stuff is genuine, but some I belive are fake. For example some autographs he has from deceased actors sell every week. I question how many he really has of these autographs as like he advertised they are "very rare" and "one of a kind".
I know someone that bought an autograph from him of an actor that passed away in the 80s. The photo paper the autograph was on seemed very new. He did his research and contacted the company who produced the photo paper. They informed him that the photo paper was not created untill way after the actor had passed. So this was obiousley not genuie.
Another person I know sold him an autograph of a Bond actor that had only signed 4 items and no one else has their address. Bondcollectibles bought one, and for a while he was selling that one autograph on ebay for months. The photo was of the same autograph he had sold. I find it very unlikely that he managed to find the actors address and get them to sign the exact same photo, in the exact same place with the exact pen.
As some of you have a lot experience, I would be happy to receive comments on authenticity (especially regarding the more valuable ones like Roger Moore). If some of them don't look good to you, I can send them back for a refund, that shouldn't be a problem.
Cheers,
KiDDo
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Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
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Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
bondtoys has doubts, but I actually stood and watched the actors sign these pieces. I've been after a single item signed by them all for most of my life and it doesn't exist. I have one piece signed by 4 of them - again, all signed in front of me, but can't get the remaining two.
The Lazenby was rushed - he actually didn't sign many that night, I think he prefers to make money from his signatures. Fair enough I guess.
Anyway, I just don't like being accused of selling fakes when
I've spent so much time and money collecting in person signatures and am against filthy fakes. Not cool.
I hope someone gets it who appreciates it for the great piece it is.
Thanks all.
Lazenby one looks bit odd, but as one collector stated before it's done in a hurry, looks rushed but it doesn't mean anything.
Look at how Craig signs his signature nowadays, well obviously in a rush too LOL. Before CR was out he did sign his full name.
Brozzer has always been the hardest one to identify, well for me at least as he's kept changing the style since Goldeneye.
Like said before looks real to me and starting bid ain't that bad, i'd might go for it if i already wouldn't have near all of them.
ps. There's been a lot of one post wonders here and people has right to have doubts, you just gotta deal with it. Don't take everything personally and i don't see accusations anywhere( Bondtoys smiley and MG's pic of a big fish don't count )LOL
Hope the set gets good home.
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But I'll be the first to admit that I know nothing about autographs
But as the seller says that getting all these autos was so difficult, why part with such a treasue for only 200 quid?
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
i sold my massive collection of 007 autographs 3 years ago and in my time collecting i saw nearly every autograph. one i never saw though was earl jolly brown and i just wondered if anyone has one or has seen one.
thanks for all your help
paul
I need your help to judge this Ursula Andress autograph. Is it the real deal? Or is it maybe a fake? What do you think?