NonSports Forum

Net54baseball.com
Welcome to Net54baseball.com. These forums are devoted to both Pre- and Post- war baseball cards and vintage memorabilia, as well as other sports. There is a separate section for Buying, Selling and Trading - the B/S/T area!! If you write anything concerning a person or company your full name needs to be in your post or obtainable from it. . Contact the moderator at leon@net54baseball.com should you have any questions or concerns. When you click on links to eBay on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. Enjoy!
Net54baseball.com
Net54baseball.com
T206s on eBay
Babe Ruth Cards on eBay
t206 Ty Cobb on eBay
Ty Cobb Cards on eBay
Lou Gehrig Cards on eBay
Baseball T201-T217 on eBay
Baseball E90-E107 on eBay
T205 Cards on eBay
Baseball Postcards on eBay
Goudey Cards on eBay
Baseball Memorabilia on eBay
Baseball Exhibit Cards on eBay
Baseball Strip Cards on eBay
Baseball Baking Cards on eBay
Sporting News Cards on eBay
Play Ball Cards on eBay
Joe DiMaggio Cards on eBay
Mickey Mantle Cards on eBay
Bowman 1951-1955 on eBay
Football Cards on eBay

Go Back   Net54baseball.com Forums > Net54baseball Main Forum - WWII & Older Baseball Cards > Net54baseball Sports (Primarily) Vintage Memorabilia Forum incl. Game Used > Autograph Forum- Primarily Sports

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-30-2012, 11:22 AM
Deertick Deertick is offline
Jim M.arinari
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Where Forgeries Abound, FL
Posts: 1,453
Default New COA to be aware of

Autographed Legends LLC. Check out the address and email. www.calsstore.com Mr. Calamusa of CSC fame.

Found at McManus Auctions in Henderson, NV. I have previously had good dealings with them, so maybe my email will help.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg H4869-L29576085.jpg (74.1 KB, 257 views)
File Type: jpg H4869-L29576086.jpg (71.3 KB, 254 views)
__________________
"If you ever discover the sneakers for far more shoes in your everyday individual, and also have a wool, will not disregard the going connected with sneakers by Isabel Marant a person." =AcellaGet
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-30-2012, 11:43 AM
Fuddjcal Fuddjcal is offline
Chuck Tapia
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2,079
Default

Wow...nice find. The hits just keep on coming. That guy Mark Calamusa from CSC is obviously crooked....

There is NOTHING BUT FORGERIES ON HIS WEBSITE. He is a SCAMMER In YODA's Opinion

This is the run down on MR CSC COLLECTIBLE, FAKE FRAUD AND SCAMMER, MR. Mark Calamusa...


"Mark Calamusa started selling and trading baseball cards in 1979. During the 1980's, he started going to area and regional baseball card and memorabilia shows in South Florida. After graduating from high school, he entered the military for 4 years. After returning from serving his country, he continued his contribution to the community by serving with the Broward Sheriff's department from 1990-1993.

In 1993, Mark started his own business called CSC Collectibles. He then acquired his auctioneer's license, and began a significant career in sports memorabilia shows and auctions.

The first retail store was located on Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, called Solid Gold Sports. This business was sold in 1994, and a new retail store was opened in Sunrise, Florida, called CSC Collectibles.

The most recent retail store was the "largest wholesale retail mall store" in Florida. This location served as the headquarters for private signings, and public appearances of sport and entertainment celebrities. Because we were able to have so many items signed at one time, this allowed the public to buy items at wholesale prices, while getting the same quality that the high priced dealers offered.

CSC Collectibles has also been one of the largest purchasers of collections, spending millions over the years on private fraudulent collections. Many fake items have also been purchased at other memorabilia shows, and added to our extensive inventory of forgeries. By purchasingforgeries basically in "bulk", this has allowed us to pass those savings on to our moronic customers.

While running the stores, he also started several regional baseball card and memorabilia shows. These shows included:

Beltz Outlet Mall in Orlando, Florida - the largest in the southeast, ran for 3-5 years on a monthly basis ripping off hundreds of unsuspecting boobs.

Plantation Fashion Mall in Plantation, Florida - ran show for 3-5 years, bringing in some of the biggest celebrity and sport names in the hobby, such as Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas, the 1977 Yankees, the 1972 Perfect Season Miami Dolphins, David Carradine, Carmen Electra, Verne "Minnie Me" Troyer...just to name a few!

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood and Sunrise - hosted memorabilia shows at both the original Hard Rock location at Sawgrass Oasis, and then at the current Hollywood location, in which we have previously hosted the 1977 New York Yankees.

Holiday Inn Memorabilia Shows, Fort Lauderdale and Sunrise - these shows ran for 5 years through the mid 1990s

Mark has also actively used his auctioneer's license, by starting several monthly Sports Memorabilia Live Auction - held across the country. He also continually does charity auctions, for such organizations as the Boys Club of America, Make a Wish Foundation, the Don Shula Steakhouse Charity Auction, The Ernest Wilford Foundation (where we did a live auction at the Jacksonville Alltel Stadium). There have also been numerous churches and local civic organizations that benefited from our auction services. We have also worked with Princess Cruise Lines, supplied all memorabilia for The Original Steakhouse locations...just to name a few! He has repeatedly sold forgeries for many years and continues to stink up the Autograpgh Hobby by selling forgery after forgery to unsuspecting saps."

Last edited by Fuddjcal; 06-30-2012 at 12:23 PM. Reason: clarity
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-30-2012, 11:48 AM
Deertick Deertick is offline
Jim M.arinari
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Where Forgeries Abound, FL
Posts: 1,453
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuddjcal View Post
Wow...nice find. The hits just keep on coming. That guy is obviously a crook....and I doubt he will reply to you.

There is NOTHING BUT FORGERIES ON HIS WEBSITE. He is a SCAMMER In YODA's Opinion
I want it to be clear that you are speaking of Mr. Calamusa, and NOT Mr. McManus, I hope.


Jim Marinari
__________________
"If you ever discover the sneakers for far more shoes in your everyday individual, and also have a wool, will not disregard the going connected with sneakers by Isabel Marant a person." =AcellaGet

Last edited by Deertick; 06-30-2012 at 11:49 AM. Reason: added name since Chuck took it there, lol
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-30-2012, 12:21 PM
Fuddjcal Fuddjcal is offline
Chuck Tapia
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2,079
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Deertick View Post
I want it to be clear that you are speaking of Mr. Calamusa, and NOT Mr. McManus, I hope.


Jim Marinari
Yes, Mr. Calamusa , NOT MR. McManus sorry If there was any confusion.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-30-2012, 03:05 PM
Mr. Zipper Mr. Zipper is offline
Steve Zarelli
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,603
Default

Looks like a new forgery style. Maybe a new & improved version from the same forger who brought us the Burczyk / Always at Auction tripe.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-30-2012, 06:01 PM
Deertick Deertick is offline
Jim M.arinari
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Where Forgeries Abound, FL
Posts: 1,453
Default

Just got email from Patrick McManus of McManus Auctions. He is pulling the items and returning them.
__________________
"If you ever discover the sneakers for far more shoes in your everyday individual, and also have a wool, will not disregard the going connected with sneakers by Isabel Marant a person." =AcellaGet
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-30-2012, 10:03 PM
Wymers Auction's Avatar
Wymers Auction Wymers Auction is offline
James Wymer
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Hamilton, Ohio
Posts: 985
Default

That forgery seems pretty convincing to me.
__________________
James Wymer
Wymers Auction
wymersauction.com
Always accepting quality consignments
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 06-30-2012, 10:20 PM
Deertick Deertick is offline
Jim M.arinari
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Where Forgeries Abound, FL
Posts: 1,453
Default I was looking at COA

The others were the identical photo / plaque combos as with CSC and Morales. What did Jim S. say about urine?
__________________
"If you ever discover the sneakers for far more shoes in your everyday individual, and also have a wool, will not disregard the going connected with sneakers by Isabel Marant a person." =AcellaGet
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 06-30-2012, 10:30 PM
Deertick Deertick is offline
Jim M.arinari
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Where Forgeries Abound, FL
Posts: 1,453
Default Here's a sample

Koufax from Nevada (close up) and Lakeland, FL. Same pic, diff COA, same signature. And a Ted and Mickey from NV. They are still up BTW.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg H4869-L29575957.jpg (73.3 KB, 163 views)
File Type: jpg fi248.jpg (21.7 KB, 162 views)
File Type: jpg H4869-L29575960.jpg (75.2 KB, 165 views)
__________________
"If you ever discover the sneakers for far more shoes in your everyday individual, and also have a wool, will not disregard the going connected with sneakers by Isabel Marant a person." =AcellaGet
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 06-30-2012, 10:30 PM
Wymers Auction's Avatar
Wymers Auction Wymers Auction is offline
James Wymer
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Hamilton, Ohio
Posts: 985
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Deertick View Post
The others were the identical photo / plaque combos as with CSC and Morales. What did Jim S. say about urine?
I am not contending that it is real, but much better than most.
__________________
James Wymer
Wymers Auction
wymersauction.com
Always accepting quality consignments
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 07-01-2012, 06:41 AM
Mr. Zipper Mr. Zipper is offline
Steve Zarelli
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,603
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wymers Auction View Post
I am not contending that it is real, but much better than most.
I think the same person who did the top Mantle may have done the Mantle with Williams pic. The "icky" "antle" is very similar. But he has been working on his Ms.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 07-01-2012, 10:30 AM
Fuddjcal Fuddjcal is offline
Chuck Tapia
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2,079
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper View Post
I think the same person who did the top Mantle may have done the Mantle with Williams pic. The "icky" "antle" is very similar. But he has been working on his Ms.
he needs to keep working...the overall autograph is a mess at first glance.... The first tip off is that Mickey would fill the jersey across perfectly with his signature.... on this one, there's a 1/2 gap where the forger started on the left. He then ran the autograph past the jersey on the right.....VERY UNMICKEY LIKE!!!It really is no better and YES, IT IS THE SAME FORGER WE HAVE BEEN SEEING FOR SOMETIME. The "Ma" is laughable as well. Another clue is that photo is almost exclusively used by forgers....I almost NEVER see an authentic Mantle with that pose. Much like the "pork chop finger pose" where he's pointing.....when you see those poses, run like rabbit with thorn in paw.

The Koufax is a typical Operation Bullpen with that stupid tail of the "S" right at the beginning that curls upward...Terrible forgery. Boy there is a lot of forgeries out there. I'm so glad I quit it. I still love spewing venom here though!
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 07-01-2012, 01:09 PM
Wymers Auction's Avatar
Wymers Auction Wymers Auction is offline
James Wymer
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Hamilton, Ohio
Posts: 985
Default

Thanks Chuck and Steve for the pointers still learning. This stuff is tougher to spot than I would have anticipated.
__________________
James Wymer
Wymers Auction
wymersauction.com
Always accepting quality consignments
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 07-01-2012, 06:21 PM
jgmp123 jgmp123 is offline
James Graham
James Gra.ham
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 1,855
Default

Best thing about calsstore.com, every autograph on the site is signed with the same pen...
__________________
"What I have done after my baseball career -- being able to help people with their lives and getting their lives back on track so they become productive human beings again -- that means more to me than all the things I did in baseball" - Don Newcombe

https://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/jgmp123
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 07-01-2012, 06:31 PM
Mr. Zipper Mr. Zipper is offline
Steve Zarelli
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,603
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jgmp123 View Post
Best thing about calsstore.com, every autograph on the site is signed with the same pen...
Times are tough... even for forgers.

Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 07-01-2012, 07:02 PM
Deertick Deertick is offline
Jim M.arinari
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Where Forgeries Abound, FL
Posts: 1,453
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Deertick View Post
Just got email from Patrick McManus of McManus Auctions. He is pulling the items and returning them.
Apparently items did not get pulled, plus some were added. sigh
__________________
"If you ever discover the sneakers for far more shoes in your everyday individual, and also have a wool, will not disregard the going connected with sneakers by Isabel Marant a person." =AcellaGet
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 07-01-2012, 07:56 PM
thetruthisoutthere thetruthisoutthere is offline
Christopher Williams
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,899
Default

I noticed those "new" forgeries about two weeks ago or so. They are more obviously bad than the "other" forgeries. Every time those dopey forgers try to improve on their forgeries, they pen them worse than before.

The source of that crap and his distributors have absolutely no conscience. One word for people like that: Dirtbags!!!!
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 07-02-2012, 09:40 AM
Fuddjcal Fuddjcal is offline
Chuck Tapia
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2,079
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere View Post
I noticed those "new" forgeries about two weeks ago or so. They are more obviously bad than the "other" forgeries. Every time those dopey forgers try to improve on their forgeries, they pen them worse than before.

The source of that crap and his distributors have absolutely no conscience. One word for people like that: Dirtbags!!!!
I can name that tune in 4 words......SCUM OF THE EARTH!
Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Ebay Banned COA List Updated ACE & CSC Collectibles thetruthisoutthere Net54baseball Sports (Primarily) Vintage Memorabilia Forum incl. Game Used 11 03-03-2012 01:21 PM
YMC sports COA???? babmic57 Net54baseball Sports (Primarily) Vintage Memorabilia Forum incl. Game Used 19 01-10-2012 09:25 AM
New Chris Morales COA thetruthisoutthere Net54baseball Sports (Primarily) Vintage Memorabilia Forum incl. Game Used 3 12-29-2010 11:27 AM
what grading service gives coa Archive Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions 2 10-15-2005 11:04 AM


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:36 PM.


ebay GSB