chuck berry IP autograph real?

[jjj]

http://s1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb4 ... kberry.jpg

was told he got it after show at stl a couple of yrs ago...usually signs cberry sometimes initials..this one he signed initials CB...is this real?

[tansk1]

That is going to be very near, if not impossible to authenticate fully. A lot of times in big crowds this happens and the signer manages to get a couple scribbles or an initial or two in and it is messy, but signed by them nonetheless.

It does match his handwriting style, but unfortunately with just 1 1/2 letters there it would be just as easy to forge. With stuff like this it comes down to how much you believe and can trust the seller because just looking at it on paper its a very tough call unless you were there. Traditionally forgers will attempt to replicate his full signature which is more desirable and fetches more money, so you have that going for you. Ask the seller if he/she can prove they were at the concert, maybe a ticket stub or a picture, then its up to you to make the call.

Hope this helps,

Mike

[jjj]

thanks for the reply. but does it look like its real?

[tansk1]

It's not a full autograph, there's not enough there to make a complete comparison. It won't hold much value because of this reason but if all you want is a novelty item then I would say it's authentic, just don't pay very much for it.

[dobie516]

Not sure if it's real, but it isn't one that I'd add to my collection. There are better examples that are still affordable.