Autographs, fake or real.

**The Flying Mouse** · 01 Sep 2010, 17:57

Time for another round

A couple from the same seller on that paradise for autograph hunters that is ebay

Bat II cover

Bat II Meat in chair

The latter looks like a passable (if rushed) example and could well be legit.

The Bat II cover does not look right to me.
It looks like Meat has forgotton how to spell his name.

What is puzzling is that both have the same photo as evedence of it's genuine nature, yet the item signed in the pic is the same in both pics, and it's neither one of the signed items, it's a promo pic from the CHSIB era

Photographic evedence that Meat Loaf held a pen in his hand once is proof of nothing.

So what do you think, real deal or fake?

Feel to join in if you're reading Mr Loaf

**allrevvedup** · 01 Sep 2010, 17:58

neither looks like his signature but then if you're signing on the move it can be completely different.

LucyK! · 01 Sep 2010, 18:01

The second one could be genuine, though I've never seen him date things. The Bat II cover is hideous.

End of the day, the seller says that the pic is Meat "during that very signing" but he's not signing those pieces, so to be honest I'd assume they're talking crap.

*AndyK* · 01 Sep 2010, 18:01

Both as fake as a laugh at one of Neil's jokes.

**The Flying Mouse** · 01 Sep 2010, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

Both as fake as a laugh at one of Neil's jokes.

OW, You hurt me deep there Andy

wolfy35 · 01 Sep 2010, 18:16

If windows had a bullsh** detector it would scream fake

If they were genuine and seller had taken the time to photograph Meat while signing the pic would show him signing the items . For a giggle I googled Meat loaf autographs and the same pictures were on the first page of results

CPDani · 01 Sep 2010, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Time for another round

A couple from the same seller on that paradise for autograph hunters that is ebay

Bat II cover

Bat II Meat in chair

The latter looks like a passable (if rushed) example and could well be legit.

The Bat II cover does not look right to me.
It looks like Meat has forgotton how to spell his name.

What is puzzling is that both have the same photo as evedence of it's genuine nature, yet the item signed in the pic is the same in both pics, and it's neither one of the signed items, it's a promo pic from the CHSIB era

Photographic evedence that Meat Loaf held a pen in his hand once is proof of nothing.

So what do you think, real deal or fake?

Feel to join in if you're reading Mr Loaf

**The first autograph is NOT Meat's!!!! Looks pathetic!!
The second of the chair IS Meat's autograph. I have a few of his autographs and this looks exactly like his handwriting!

I love how people play games!

Sarge · 01 Sep 2010, 18:38

Some general advice: If the first letter looks strange or shaky and if a letter is not written in one go - be careful! How does someone sign? Is the person known for just signing with their name or do they add something (e.g. the date thing mentioned by Lucy). Another thing to check is if there are ink dots indicating that the pen rested in a particular place. If these dots appear in odd places you should be suspicious. Most people don't stop several times while writing their name. But this is hardly recognizable from a photo on the internet. That's why it's always risky to buy from eBay as you can hardly judge from a photo if a signature is authentic or not (unless it's very different from what the signature usually looks like or you are an autograph expert).

Better spend your money on one of those expensive M&Gs and let Meat sign an item of your choice. That way, you now it's really Meat's autograph and you have a nice reminder of a special event.

Evil One · 01 Sep 2010, 18:43

I've never understood the big deal with autographs. What's so special about someone signing their name?

*AndyK* · 01 Sep 2010, 18:44

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Originally Posted by Evil One

I've never understood the big deal with autographs. What's so special about someone signing their name?

It's a huge deal when I write a cheque!

samurai7 · 01 Sep 2010, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

It's a huge deal when I write a cheque!

yeah, but that's because a) you're not the best at writing (bless!) and b) you're a Yorkshireman, and therefore tighter than a duck's ass, which we all know is watertight.

daveake · 01 Sep 2010, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

It's a huge deal when I write a cheque!

That's because you're still on your original chequebook

samurai7 · 01 Sep 2010, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveake

That's because you're still on your original chequebook

haha good one

daveake · 01 Sep 2010, 19:25

It hasn't seen the light of day in 10 years, aside of course from it's star turn on Antiques Roadshow the other week ...

**The Flying Mouse** · 01 Sep 2010, 20:37

THread moved to the right forum.

I forgot we had this forum now

A Slice Of English · 01 Sep 2010, 20:40

The one in the chair looks a lot like the 10 by 8 I got from CdC during the Meat & Greet. The other doesn't look right.

eddy<meat-loaf>rocky · 01 Sep 2010, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Time for another round

A couple from the same seller on that paradise for autograph hunters that is ebay

Bat II cover

Bat II Meat in chair

The latter looks like a passable (if rushed) example and could well be legit.

The Bat II cover does not look right to me.
It looks like Meat has forgotton how to spell his name.

What is puzzling is that both have the same photo as evedence of it's genuine nature, yet the item signed in the pic is the same in both pics, and it's neither one of the signed items, it's a promo pic from the CHSIB era

Photographic evedence that Meat Loaf held a pen in his hand once is proof of nothing.

So what do you think, real deal or fake?

Feel to join in if you're reading Mr Loaf

hi if you are after a real meat loaf autograph i got his autograpaph off play .com he has signed his latest cd hang cool teddy bear http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/1370...&ob=Price&fb=0 its his genuine autograph as thirs a vid of meat loaf siging them for play .com

Wario · 01 Sep 2010, 22:25

Never knew this part of the forum existed... "COUPE de VILLE"???

Anywho, both are ass fake yo G

A Slice Of English · 02 Sep 2010, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddy<meat-loaf>rocky

hi if you are after a real meat loaf autograph i got his autograpaph off play .com he has signed his latest cd hang cool teddy bear http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/1370...&ob=Price&fb=0 its his genuine autograph as thirs a vid of meat loaf siging them for play .com

Yeah, I think most of us knew that as we all wanted the one he accidentally signed across the face of the girl...

GDW · 02 Sep 2010, 02:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil One

I've never understood the big deal with autographs. What's so special about someone signing their name?

Can I get your autograph?

Fire Ball · 02 Sep 2010, 12:21

1st one is fake , 2nd is real
M

Steve6 · 02 Sep 2010, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire Ball

1st one is fake , 2nd is real
M

Evil One · 02 Sep 2010, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by GDW

Can I get your autograph?

It depends how much you want to pay!

Steve6 · 02 Sep 2010, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil One

It depends how much you want to pay!

Loyal loafers shouldn't have to pay for a scribble.

Fire Ball · 02 Sep 2010, 12:32

I collect sports people and most were given to me by them . I love them and they are worth a lot of Money. I have a Babe Ruth worth about 15,000 dollars.He didn't give it to me of course. He died a month before I was born. I think I was henry the VIII and also babe ruth in anothre life. To bad I can't cut off heads anymore . There are few that would have been in a basket a long time ago. Then again mine might have been in a basket as well after the review of Bat in Rolling Stone in 77 . LOL

View Poll Results: Fake or real?
Both real.	0	0%
Bat II fake, photo real.	8	44.44%
Bat II real, photo fake.	1	5.56%
Both fake	8	44.44%
(For Jonty) feck the autographs, get me to the beer tent.	1	5.56%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

01 Sep 2010, 17:57	#1
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Autographs, fake or real. Time for another round A couple from the same seller on that paradise for autograph hunters that is ebay Bat II cover Bat II Meat in chair The latter looks like a passable (if rushed) example and could well be legit. The Bat II cover does not look right to me. It looks like Meat has forgotton how to spell his name. What is puzzling is that both have the same photo as evedence of it's genuine nature, yet the item signed in the pic is the same in both pics, and it's neither one of the signed items, it's a promo pic from the CHSIB era Photographic evedence that Meat Loaf held a pen in his hand once is proof of nothing. So what do you think, real deal or fake? Feel to join in if you're reading Mr Loaf

01 Sep 2010, 17:58	#2
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,354	neither looks like his signature but then if you're signing on the move it can be completely different.

01 Sep 2010, 18:01	#3
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	The second one could be genuine, though I've never seen him date things. The Bat II cover is hideous. End of the day, the seller says that the pic is Meat "during that very signing" but he's not signing those pieces, so to be honest I'd assume they're talking crap.

01 Sep 2010, 18:01	#4
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Both as fake as a laugh at one of Neil's jokes.

01 Sep 2010, 18:16	#6
wolfy35 Dangerous on a full moon Join Date: 14.03.2007 Location: Standing on the outside, Looking in on you Posts: 751	If windows had a bullsh** detector it would scream fake If they were genuine and seller had taken the time to photograph Meat while signing the pic would show him signing the items . For a giggle I googled Meat loaf autographs and the same pictures were on the first page of results

01 Sep 2010, 18:38	#8
Sarge Mega Loafer Join Date: 08.05.2008 Posts: 3,562	Some general advice: If the first letter looks strange or shaky and if a letter is not written in one go - be careful! How does someone sign? Is the person known for just signing with their name or do they add something (e.g. the date thing mentioned by Lucy). Another thing to check is if there are ink dots indicating that the pen rested in a particular place. If these dots appear in odd places you should be suspicious. Most people don't stop several times while writing their name. But this is hardly recognizable from a photo on the internet. That's why it's always risky to buy from eBay as you can hardly judge from a photo if a signature is authentic or not (unless it's very different from what the signature usually looks like or you are an autograph expert). Better spend your money on one of those expensive M&Gs and let Meat sign an item of your choice. That way, you now it's really Meat's autograph and you have a nice reminder of a special event.

01 Sep 2010, 18:43	#9
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	I've never understood the big deal with autographs. What's so special about someone signing their name?

01 Sep 2010, 19:25	#14
daveake 200% is the new 110% Join Date: 13.03.2005 Location: Newbury Posts: 2,983	It hasn't seen the light of day in 10 years, aside of course from it's star turn on Antiques Roadshow the other week ...

01 Sep 2010, 20:37	#15
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	THread moved to the right forum. I forgot we had this forum now

01 Sep 2010, 20:40	#16
A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	The one in the chair looks a lot like the 10 by 8 I got from CdC during the Meat & Greet. The other doesn't look right.

01 Sep 2010, 22:25	#18
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Never knew this part of the forum existed... "COUPE de VILLE"??? Anywho, both are ass fake yo G

02 Sep 2010, 12:21	#21
Fire Ball Himself Join Date: 05.02.2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,044	1st one is fake , 2nd is real M

02 Sep 2010, 12:32	#25
Fire Ball Himself Join Date: 05.02.2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,044	I collect sports people and most were given to me by them . I love them and they are worth a lot of Money. I have a Babe Ruth worth about 15,000 dollars.He didn't give it to me of course. He died a month before I was born. I think I was henry the VIII and also babe ruth in anothre life. To bad I can't cut off heads anymore . There are few that would have been in a basket a long time ago. Then again mine might have been in a basket as well after the review of Bat in Rolling Stone in 77 . LOL