The Doc Salomon Collection

All of the items that come through RR Auction have a story. Each one is special, whether on its own or as part of a broader collection. These pieces not only tell the story of the celebrity they represent; some of these gems carry with them the story of the individual who collected them. The [...]

James Dean’s Intimate Letters to Girlfriend Coming to Auction

Three James Dean handwritten letters to his girlfriend, never before offered for sale, will be sold at Christie’s London November 23, 2011.

PSA and PSA/DNA Opening New Jersey Office

(Woodbridge, New Jersey) — To meet the increasing needs of collectors and dealers in the eastern U.S., especially in autographs, Professional Sports Authenticator and PSA/DNA Authentication Services are opening an office in Woodbridge, N.J., this summer. Only in-person submissions will be accepted at the new office, by appointment. All mailed and shipped submissions should still be [...]

“Masterminds” Episode on Operation Bullpen on YouTube

BY KEVIN NELSON In 2006 the “Masterminds” TV series produced an episode on the Operation Bullpen case that you can now watch on Youtube. Well, excerpts from it anyhow. The excerpts were posted by a guy named “JoeMLM,” whose purpose is to call attention to the ongoing problem of forgeries in the memorabilia trade. Some [...]

Q&A on Forgeries, Fakes and Corruption vs. Love

BY KEVIN NELSON  Recently I received an email from Stephen Andon, a PhD candidate in Communication at Florida State University, who is writing a dissertation on sports memorabilia. After having read Operation Bullpen and the blogging  I’m doing for Autograph Magazine and at my Bullpen website, he wanted to ask me a few questions about [...]

Christopher Morales: The Forger’s Best Friend

This is one of the most important articles we’ve ever published. It’s critical reading for anyone who is buying, or has bought, autographs. Originally posted on March 22, 2010, we just added over 75 images, so we updated the published date. Go to Autograph Magazine Live! to learn more about forgeries, safe collecting, and what [...]

HBO Program on Forgeries on YouTube

BY KEVIN NELSON Sept. 3, 2010 Anyone interested in forgeries and fake

Operation Bullpen Keeps Making News

BY KEVIN NELSON August 23, 2010 I continue to be amazed—and flattered—by the attention that my book, Operation Bullpen: The Inside Story of the Biggest Forgery Scam in American History, continues to receive nearly four years after publication. In an interview this month in Collectors Weekly, Sotheby’s consultant and Antiques Roadshow appraiser Leila Dunbar says: [...]

Politics and Book Signings

A little less than a thousand folks showed up at a book signing in La Jolla for former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. In two hours, he was able to sign all of their copies of “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.” A handful of volunteers were wearing patriot red, white, and blue shirts with [...]

Kings and Diamonds, Jack and Dogg

No, it’s not some weird poker game. I just wasn’t feeling clever at trying to come up with a title. It’s late and I’m late for my racquetball game. On TV this week, I saw Neil Diamond signing autographs on TMZ. I had heard he was a tough signer. He was even game answering some [...]

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