Wrestling Auto Experts: Identify this Belt Auto (Ric Flair?), is it authentic IYO, and Approx Value
Meatloaf
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I do not know much about wrestling collectibles, but I came across this via a buddy the other day.
-It appears there are 2 x autos on this belt (or an auto with multiple inscriptions).
-The left side auto/inscription may be a "nickname," but I am not sure.
-The right side auto appears to be "Ric Flair," but I can't tell what text states on the inscription below the auto.
-I do know that Ric Flair lives in NC and original owner claims to have gotten it signed in person by Ric in Charlotte a few years back.
-Outside of this description, I know nothing else about it, but it looks cool and I want to know more...
A few questions for the forum resident wrestling experts:
1) Are the silver text/autos likely all related to Ric Flair and are they likely authentic?
2) Does this belt appear to be knockoff junk or is it something the wrestling collecting community would characterize as appealing and nice to display a wrestling auto?
3) Assuming the auto is authentic (i.e. passes PSA/DNA), what would be a general estimate of the market value for something like this? Is it common or rare?
Thanks in advance. Excited to hear everyone's thoughts.
Meatloaf in NC
-It appears there are 2 x autos on this belt (or an auto with multiple inscriptions).
-The left side auto/inscription may be a "nickname," but I am not sure.
-The right side auto appears to be "Ric Flair," but I can't tell what text states on the inscription below the auto.
-I do know that Ric Flair lives in NC and original owner claims to have gotten it signed in person by Ric in Charlotte a few years back.
-Outside of this description, I know nothing else about it, but it looks cool and I want to know more...
A few questions for the forum resident wrestling experts:
1) Are the silver text/autos likely all related to Ric Flair and are they likely authentic?
2) Does this belt appear to be knockoff junk or is it something the wrestling collecting community would characterize as appealing and nice to display a wrestling auto?
3) Assuming the auto is authentic (i.e. passes PSA/DNA), what would be a general estimate of the market value for something like this? Is it common or rare?
Thanks in advance. Excited to hear everyone's thoughts.
Meatloaf in NC
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CAn't help with the rest of your questions
(Nature Boy is his wrestling nickname as well)
<< <i>It says Nature Boy, Ric Flair, and the 6x is for his six time championships I believe,
CAn't help with the rest of your questions
(Nature Boy is his wrestling nickname as well) >>
Got it...I should have just wikied him to try to tie the "nature boy" in here, nice work, thanks!
He signs 16 X because he won the world title that many times.
Tell me a little more about the belt itself. Is that the NWA replica belt that is made with real leather?
<< <i>It is definitely his signature.
He signs 16 X because he won the world title that many times.
Tell me a little more about the belt itself. Is that the NWA replica belt that is made with real leather? >>
I have no clue about the belt version, but I will put the question to my buddy and drop the answer here as soon as I can. Thanks for the input!
Looking to BUY n332 1889 SF Hess cards and high grade cards from 19th century especially. "Once you have wrestled everything else in life is easy" Dan Gable
pt=US_Autographs&hash=item5898a28330">Ric Flair belt 2
EBAY completed belt listings
As you can see the belt plays a major role in the value. I would compare it to these examples and that should give you a much better idea of the value.