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Neil and janet Armstrong autograph

Jesse937Jesse937 Posts: 3 ✭
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I have a Neil and Janet Armstrong autograph on the cover of a copy of schematics for the Wright brothers Wright B modified flyer that I inherited and believe was signed during the celebrations For the 75th anniversary of flight in 1978 I am interested in selling but it's not authenticated yet it came from a very creditable source I guess what I'm asking is what is my next move? I've read on here that sometimes it can bring down the price. I would like to get it authenticated but not for $250 and put it in auction but what do I do next I've never had anything in auction nor have I had anything authenticated. Please help any kind of information will be greatly appreciated thank you.

P.s. also if someone could help me to know how to post pictures of the autograph I have plenty thanks

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  • JMS1223JMS1223 Posts: 1,105 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You should definitely get it authenticated if you want to sell it. I made the big mistake of selling autographs in the past without third party authentication and only got 30% of their value. With third party authentication you get closer to 100%.

    I would also recommend RR Auction as a place you might want to consign it to for auction. They can authenticate it and place it in their auction if they deem it authentic. It costs a bit to sell there but you get way more money in my experience.

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,344 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The autograph market is so filled with fakes that authentication is a must. Is it worth the cost? That is something you will have to research. Unverified stories that go along with autographs are worthless.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • Jesse937Jesse937 Posts: 3 ✭

    @291fifth said:
    The autograph market is so filled with fakes that authentication is a must. Is it worth the cost? That is something you will have to research. Unverified stories that go along with autographs are worthless.

    Very true I found Steve zarelli online I guess he is a very well known authenticator and he only charges $100 and you get everything you need thank you

  • Jesse937Jesse937 Posts: 3 ✭

    @JMS1223 said:
    You should definitely get it authenticated if you want to sell it. I made the big mistake of selling autographs in the past without third party authentication and only got 30% of their value. With third party authentication you get closer to 100%.

    I would also recommend RR Auction as a place you might want to consign it to for auction. They can authenticate it and place it in their auction if they deem it authentic. It costs a bit to sell there but you get way more money in my experience.

    I'm gonna look into that next I found Steve zarelli on line he only charges $100 thank you

  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,567 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Jesse937 said:

    @JMS1223 said:
    You should definitely get it authenticated if you want to sell it. I made the big mistake of selling autographs in the past without third party authentication and only got 30% of their value. With third party authentication you get closer to 100%.

    I would also recommend RR Auction as a place you might want to consign it to for auction. They can authenticate it and place it in their auction if they deem it authentic. It costs a bit to sell there but you get way more money in my experience.

    I'm gonna look into that next I found Steve zarelli on line he only charges $100 thank you

    SZ also does a quick opinion via email for $15 or so.

  • PipestonePetePipestonePete Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Can you post a picture of it here? I would really like to see it. Steve Z is the best.

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