Tardcore Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Just looking for some opinions/info on Autographed records. Has anybody had an autograph authenticated by a 3rd party? Is it worth doing? I have had this signed copy of the Ramones S/T for about 10 years. I bought it in an auction run by Arturo Vega (RIP) who was running the official Ramones website at the time. No real plans to sell it, just wondering what factors go into setting value on a signed record. dreamwolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Most people are really hesitant about signed records. I for one don't trust any signed record unless I personally saw it being signed. So it's a bit of an iffy area to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinxabney Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'm hesitant about signed anything - even if I'm the one there personally watching it be signed. dreamwolf and cambionic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear801 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 ^^^ that signed Ramones record is an incredible thing to own. Earlier this year The Replacements put 250 autographed records on ebay. The prized piece of my collection. Such a great band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbenator Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Signed records aren't meant to be sold! TheArtThief, cambionic, MyckelJay and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Signed records aren't meant to be sold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbrain Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 i'm such a dope -- when i saw this i was like "WHY WOULD YOU CUT THE JACKET IN HALF," didn't occur to me that you might, yknow, own two copies of the record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 yeah...I bought a second copy =) It technically came with a "certificate of authenticity" but it's not very official looking. Basically ink-jet printed document signed by Arturo Vega which is sort of cool too. hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oasisish Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 http://www.psacard.com/Services/AutographAuthentication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 http://www.psacard.com/Services/AutographAuthentication Thanks for the link. Looks like it would cost $100 to get an official certification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oasisish Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 PSA/DNA is one of the more reputable authentication companies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxxo Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I typically don't care much for autographed records, but I did get Hanni El Khatib to sign my tri-color copy of Head In The Dirt this year at the Fillmore. I also got Etta James to sign a copy of her 1955 hit "The Wallflower" years ago. I also have a copy of Purple allegedly signed by STP, but would prob need it verified before I believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The Joey signature looks off. I have a signed Ramones LP that I had signed in an in-store in '89. Joey often added the year to his signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeks Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 got a fucked up single signed by damian.. shoot me an offer! haa ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemongoat Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I have MDL and EIIKM signed by Motion City Soundtrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I've got about 15 signed records. I've never sold a signed album before, and I don't think it would be worth the hassle. I like getting records signed as a sort of memento I guess. I only do it if the band's at the merch table or hanging around the venue. I try not to bother anyone in the band if they're busy. Most bands are happy to sign things and talk, which is pretty cool. The only bad experience I've had with asking for an autograph was with Michael Cera when he was playing bass for Mister Heavenly. So awkward. Fridge Fox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanos27 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Arturo Vega was kinda like the 5th Ramone. If he auctioned it, I would feel pretty safe that it's for real. And I can tell you that I met Johnny and got his autograph, and his signature on your record looks spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemongoat Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I've got about 15 signed records. I've never sold a signed album before, and I don't think it would be worth the hassle. I like getting records signed as a sort of memento I guess. I only do it if the band's at the merch table or hanging around the venue. I try not to bother anyone in the band if they're busy. Most bands are happy to sign things and talk, which is pretty cool. The only bad experience I've had with asking for an autograph was with Michael Cera when he was playing bass for Mister Heavenly. So awkward. Please tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangsAnalSatan Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I bought a repress of Focus by Cynic that was signed by two band members. I got it from Century Media so I hope it's legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron666monkey Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I have a decent amount of signed albums but this will never bet topped, so much so that I had to get it framed. Sorry for the shitty picture. caninesapien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I have a decent amount of signed albums but this will never bet topped, so much so that I had to get it framed. Sorry for the shitty picture. That would be topped if it was Bon Scott that signed a Bon are album. I've only got a couple of signed things, spencer p. jones(legendary Aussie guitarist), a few less than jake things, living with lions - holy shit on gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron666monkey Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 That would be topped if it was Bon Scott that signed a Bon are album. I've only got a couple of signed things, spencer p. jones(legendary Aussie guitarist), a few less than jake things, living with lions - holy shit on gold. Agreed, a Bon Scott signed lp would top it but sadly I doubt I'll ever get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhook Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 If you got it From Arturo Vega it is most likely authentic. I am not a huge fan of signed records. The only one I own is a signed Avengers repress that Penelope Houston signed when I bought it from her at their merch table. I was too drunk to tell her I didn't care if she signed it. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emokid9963 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Please tell oasisish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaulManella Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 The only autographed record I have is Bayside. It's the aqua swirl TWW variant. I don't care how much it's worth, if anything. It's mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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