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Post by Richard W on Mar 17, 2016 11:46:54 GMT -5
It's not a certified signature. The "L" seems weird and the "R" strikes me as off -- too "roll-y".  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 12:35:04 GMT -5
The 'L' is possible, but the 'R' is off...
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Post by Richard W on Mar 17, 2016 17:20:14 GMT -5
Thanks, Robert. The screen shot is from an ebay auction, a signed album cover (with album). I always thought that the PID album cover would look great framed, but didn't want to unless it was autographed. What makes me cautious is mainly that "R", and the starting bid of $9.99 (with no bids so far). I compared it to another autograph on HDTW since the albums were close together in time, but while there are overall similarities, there are many obvious differences.  I would love to have that but I don't want to be taken. The seller has a 100% rating (with lots of ratings), and seems to sell a lot of signed memorabilia, but I don't know if that is reassuring or not. Note to Linda: Did you autograph this? |
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Post by PoP80 on Mar 18, 2016 14:37:27 GMT -5
The autograph on the album cover doesn't strike me as authentic. It even looks like the last name is misspelled. Even when she writes quickly, I don't have any autographs that look like that.
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Post by Richard W on Mar 19, 2016 9:46:40 GMT -5
I know, Pop.
As much as they vary, her signatures always have the lead-in stroke on the "i" in her first name, and on the "R" in her last.
I'll reluctantly pass on this.
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Post by Dianna on Mar 19, 2016 19:58:51 GMT -5
Yeah I agree with you guys.. the signature looks off. even at first glance..the R is too big and the letters of her last name seem too squished together. I don't know? it could be authentic because my handwriting changes all the time... not sure about Linda's.. I would pass too.
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Post by sliderocker on Mar 20, 2016 21:27:07 GMT -5
Looking at the signature, and I'm not a handwriting analyst, the handwriting looks more like a man's handwriting than a woman's. I just don't see it as being Linda's handwriting. The 'R' is definitely suspicious and looks more like it started out as a 'D' which someone wrote over with an 'O.' Further, the 'L' is a harshly written 'L,' and the letter that follows looks like a small 'c' rather than an 'i.'
As Dianna notes, our handwriting changes and if it was Linda who signed, she must've been in quite a rush, because except for that 'L,' it looks too rushed and looks like a man's writing. My Ls are very similar and I have terrible handwriting. I prefer typing anything myself. The seller may be genuine but you have to wonder how many people have bought autographed items from the seller and had the autographs authenticated? And how could you be sure of the expertise of the person authenticating?
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Post by Richard W on Mar 21, 2016 13:13:25 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for your opinions on this. I've looked at Linda's signatures around the time of PID and HDTW, and the one under scrutiny set off alarms. Besides that spiral "R", I've noticed that the "L", besides what Slide mentioned, doesn't have the slant that her other signatures have I guess an autographed copy of PID for $9.99 was too good to be true. Especially since a signed copy of Trio is going for $399.00 and an autographed photo of her in that iconic, off-the-shoulder white blouse is selling for $565.00! But then, both of those signatures are authenticated. Which makes me wonder how much authentication costs. Seems the seller of PID would get that signature authenticated and boost the price accordingly. |
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Post by PoP80 on Mar 21, 2016 15:16:29 GMT -5
Richard--Now that you mention the price, I'm even more sure it's a fake!! Plus, if you don't get the autograph in person, it loses a great deal of meaning and value in my opinion.
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Post by goldie on Mar 21, 2016 16:02:01 GMT -5
Maybe the PID autograph was from Holly Aprecio? (jk)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2022 19:23:40 GMT -5
Dug this thread up as we have been discussing Linda's book.
There are many Linda signatures, some very neat calligraphy, some more scrawled. Are certificates/stickers of authenticity any better guarantee of a signature being genuine, the real deal, and if so what's kosher & what's not?
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Post by PoP80 on Mar 30, 2022 15:56:37 GMT -5
Dug this thread up as we have been discussing Linda's book. There are many Linda signatures, some very neat calligraphy, some more scrawled. Are certificates/stickers of authenticity any better guarantee of a signature being genuine, the real deal, and if so what's kosher & what's not? When Linda autographed things hurriedly, her handwriting was kind of scrawl. I have a few of those, but I got them in person, so I know they're authentic! PSA. Professionals Sports Authenticator or PSA is the most trusted company that authenticates an array of signatures. Every autograph is examined by three or more PSA or DNA autograph experts, and representatives witness each item being signed. |
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Post by rick on Mar 30, 2022 16:21:36 GMT -5
Because I search for something Linda Ronstadt-related on eBay, now I am receiving emails about "Autographed Linda Ronstadt Photo" and I look at them and the signatures do no look right. Also, they are asking, in my opinion, quite a lot of money for these. You would think that eBay would not want to be promoting bogus stuff, but ...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2022 9:06:02 GMT -5
Because I search for something Linda Ronstadt-related on eBay, now I am receiving emails about "Autographed Linda Ronstadt Photo" and I look at them and the signatures do no look right. Also, they are asking, in my opinion, quite a lot of money for these. You would think that eBay would not want to be promoting bogus stuff, but ... Same here rick, I get notifications every day. My SD books I trust, but I would like a genuine one from earlier in Linda's career too. PoP80, thanks for your PSA advice, I'll watch for those in my price range. I wonder how many thousands Linda signed in her career! |
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