Guitar Pick Starr Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/251277949102?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edm2112 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 hope you find a buyer...if i had some cash to throw around i'd take 'em...especially the letter from Neil. That alone has some serious comedic value right there! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 That letter from Neil is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 That letter from Neil is incredible. That is a pretty cool letter from Neil.. Is it just me, or does the Ged signature look different from his more recent sig's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyforlife Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 That letter is the epitome of "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyforlife Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 and for the record, you are a new member so selling here on your very first post is not the best form but good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Does not look legit to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 At least you didn't bore us with a phony sob story on why you're selling your phony letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogged Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) I have tons of letters from Neil that I will sell for only $100 each. Just give me a subject that you want the letter to be about and I will write it... errr, I mean dig it up for you. Edited May 20, 2013 by snowdogged 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyforlife Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) The absence of the poster's response to our allegations only confirms what I already believe. Edited May 20, 2013 by geddyforlife 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Neil's looks legit to me. It's Geddy's that I'd have some questions about. $500 seems a little high to me. I'd let the market decide this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Pick Starr Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks to those that sent well wishes, I appriciate it. I too thought the letter was hillarious... As for me not replying earlier... sorry, I got a job... LOL These letters are legit. I would not risk my reputation on Ebay by offering up fake autographs. My feedback is over 180 positives.... so there is NO WAY, I would risk that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhlrush Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 The ALL CAPS handwriting of Neil in the body of the letter is identical to the lyrics sheets seen in Beyond the lighted stage.... I am no expert, but the Neil stuff seems on the up and up... Geddy's signature is certainly not the one we are used to seeing but its possible its legit and just signed a little different, but let the buyer beware.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derxst Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) The Geddy autograph appears to be a fake - which makes me question the authenticity of the Neil autograph. Did you request the autographs yourself, or are you not the original owner? Edited May 22, 2013 by Derxst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edm2112 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I wouldn't completely rule out the authenticity...like nhlrush said, the all-caps handwriting is indicative of Neil's...I've seen a few signatures from different times in their career..each has its subtle differences...for example: on the ATWAS vinyl, Neil's autograph is hardly recognizable to the way he signs things today.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 As others have stated, the Geddy autograph is questionable at best. The Neil signature is consistent with his signature of that era but if I question 1 I have to question both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I am sorry you need to sell them. They certainly appear authentic. First of all, the stamps and envelopes would be very tough to fake unless one was a philatelist. Geddy's handwriting is identical to other "messages" to fans from recent past; only his autograph is slightly different (like all of ours are over many years). They're legit. Way too many right things—and no wrong ones. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyforlife Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Real or not, I think the lack of any bids on the auction speaks for itself: either fakes or too high a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyforlife Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 If you look at his profile in Ebay you will find that he has already sold quite a bit of "used" guitar picks. Now how in the world does one get that many? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Picks are a different animal entirely and something I know nothing about. The letters are a personalized item and would be harder to sell. Their autographs are not that valuable; it takes a unique or rare item that is authentically signed or owned to raise the value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I am a long time collector of Rush autographs. In my opinion the Neil letter is authentic. The signature and the printing are absolutely consistent with his writing style and back in the day, he did take the time to write personalized letters to fans. As for the Geddy, it is possible. His sig has changed over the years, but here is a current version signed directly in front of me. It is quite different. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GRohn/DSCF0889.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketom Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 He should have started the bidding at $9.99 with a reasonable reserve. I doubt he'll get $500, but I could see him getting $200-$300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2112 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 is it possible that a signature can change slightly depending on how much of a hurry someone is in? I know mine can change a little, and I'm not getting 100s of things to scribble on every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOH Lights Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 is it possible that a signature can change slightly depending on how much of a hurry someone is in? I know mine can change a little, and I'm not getting 100s of things to scribble on every dayI'm not sure if being in a hurry would do it, but it's absolutely possible for anyone's signature to change as they go through life. I saw it on Pawn Stars - I believe it was a certain president's signature and there were 3 different versions, all from different times in his life, all slightly different, but all authentic. Hell, I know that my own has evolved over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorshooter Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Auction ended "No-sale" at any price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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