Help from Gretzky signature experts...

[Stampsfan]

Agree wholeheartedly, that signature does not look like anything from any era that Wayne signed. Bad as bad can be.
Bummer and sad good money was paid for that.

[Jim F]

The name on the certificate, Martin Ross, tells me it is not real. He does a lot of these charity and golf auctions. He was caught selling copies of autographed photos of guys like Curtis Joseph years ago. He has been around since the early 90s, used to run mall shows but seems to have gone rogue since getting into the auction business.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by Jim F

The name on the certificate, Martin Ross, tells me it is not real. He does a lot of these charity and golf auctions. He was caught selling copies of autographed photos of guys like Curtis Joseph years ago. He has been around since the early 90s, used to run mall shows but seems to have gone rogue since getting into the auction business.

Good information Jim. It's been a while... I hope all is well with you.

[Tomi]

So the certificate says that the accompanying item is authentic but doesn't state the item. You can pretty much apply it to anything if you want.

[grainsley]

Finally came up with that pic......scanned sideways, since I'm sure your are more interested in the writing than in my mug.

Sig on the other one looks different, and he signed this right in front of me, so I have no doubt about it, and also don't have a phony C of A.

Grant