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I am really disgusted by this company. For Christmas this year I purchased 3 items.
1) A Depeche Mode "Black Celebration" Lp, signed, for my boyfriend
2) A Garbage signed 10 inch drumhead for myself
3) A Tori Amos sign guitar with artwork, which is absolutely gorgeous by the way.
ALL OF THESE ARE FAKE! I bought a Depeche Mode biography for my boyfriend for his birthday, which triggered my doubts. It was signed by the lead singer, and came with a SUPER COA. This thing was DNA tested, the whole nine yards. It looked nothing like what was purchased through Autographs America. So. I started comparing around, and have to believe the signed Lp is a total fake.
I noticed on the website, the Tori Amos guitar is back. A different guitar, but the same Artwork by Tori. Odd. How many performers would do the same thing twice...and the signature is different. The one on my guitar is a good version, but fake. I had it verified through 2 seperate auto dealers. It also doesnt look like the CD she signed for me outside of David Letterman.
The Garbage signed 10 inch drumhead was also back. Another duplicate. That one is fake as well. The only thing that matches are the "S" and the "M" for Shirley Manson. The rest of the signature is horrible.
I have called them, sent an email...as well as sending the email to my attorney. My next step is to contact the police station where they are located.
was mistaken
I too was leary about buying anything from this company. But I took a chance, and bought two of the movie disc signed by Tom Hanks and the other one was signed by Michael Douglas. I got them, and they looked good. I took them to a collectible show and found a person who was selling autographs. I showed him the two items. He told me that in his opinion, the signitures were real. He even offered to by my copy of the american president. So now I can relax. I checked further into this company and found that there were a couple of ex employees who were fired and started to post false information about the company.
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
I don't know about all of this. They've got pictures guys signing stuff for them!
lol...This guy is such a loser. the things he said to me on the phone were absolutely vile and disgusting. Its no shock this man has served 8 years in prison. It was appaling tthe way he talks to customers. I have filed a police report, for just the way he treated me on the phone. Calling me a "###", and saying "you would really spend 20 grand just to take me to court for your measly 300 bucks?". he knows what he can do, and that he can victimize people. but believe me, he will pay, in some way shape or form.
I am really disgusted by this company. For Christmas this year I purchased 3 items.
1) A Depeche Mode "Black Celebration" Lp, signed, for my boyfriend
2) A Garbage signed 10 inch drumhead for myself
3) A Tori Amos sign guitar with artwork, which is absolutely gorgeous by the way.
ALL OF THESE ARE FAKE! I bought a Depeche Mode biography for my boyfriend for his birthday, which triggered my doubts. It was signed by the lead singer, and came with a SUPER COA. This thing was DNA tested, the whole nine yards. It looked nothing like what was purchased through Autographs America. So. I started comparing around, and have to believe the signed Lp is a total fake.
I noticed on the website, the Tori Amos guitar is back. A different guitar, but the same Artwork by Tori. Odd. How many performers would do the same thing twice...and the signature is different. The one on my guitar is a good version, but fake. I had it verified through 2 seperate auto dealers. It also doesnt look like the CD she signed for me outside of David Letterman.
The Garbage signed 10 inch drumhead was also back. Another duplicate. That one is fake as well. The only thing that matches are the "S" and the "M" for Shirley Manson. The rest of the signature is horrible.
I have called them, sent an email...as well as sending the email to my attorney. My next step is to contact the police station where they are located.
Folow Up:
I just spoke with Mr. Burkel on the phone, and he is a low life ###. Threatening me, he is a low life piece of ###.
I found his attorneys name and number, everyone should call him and voice his complaints.
The secretary commented that he is in fact a client./
Aric Bomsztyk Atty
1422 Bellevue Avenue
Seattle WA 98122
Tel: [protected]
Ladies and gentlemen, I can assure you that the above letter we are commenting about; "was mistaken" has been written by Brian Burkel himself. Burkel is the lowest form of life and he will suffer one day. You think we are stupid Burkel! Were you bashed regularly Burkel when you spent 8 years in jail? We know you were bullied as a child and had an unhappy childhood. You will experience pain soon Burkel and you will be lonely.
Autographs America is a scam organization with nothing but fakes. Stay away!
Anyone "leary (sic) about buying anything from this company" would not take a chance, especially after all of the bad press Autographs America and Brian Burkel have received on the internet. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that this review is a plant from Burkel or someone acting on his behalf. As far as the story goes about disgruntled employees posting false information to discredit the company, this is the excuse that they've given in the past and it's simply not true. BUYER BEWARE – you will not find one person who has bought anything from this site that can be authenticated. They simply are a scam and should be avoided at all cost.
I paid for a Signed Monkees Guitar and I am still waiting for it.
I am absolutely appalled at the way these people do business and they should be shut down.
I am comtemplating going to the U.S. Embassy and worse case scenerio going to the T.V.Networks with affiliates in the U.S.
I wanted to treat myself to a good Christmas present last year, as I had always been a fan of the band "The Monkees" growing up. This company had their sale on at the time and I thought great I can get a bargain.
My Dad had been in Hospital with Prostate Cancer and I work two jobs to help make the ends meet.
A friend of mine had said to check them out and you will get a bargain.
I had purchased a signed AC/DC Guitar off them with no problems three weeks prior.I had to sign for the item and produce I.D for Australia Post before they would give me the item and I had to go to the Post Office to receive it.
I had done the same thing again this time, gave them the same particulars as what Australia Post had told me to do, and I had also requested a tracking number to keep an eye on it.
This thing was to be delivered to me before Christmas and I am stil waiting for it to arrive.
According to them, they are saying it is Delivered!
I have not signed for anything and I am still waiting for the goods.Australia Post have no record of me signing for an item or producing any form of I.D for any items either.
As I have told them, please you are more than welcome to bring the Australian Federal Police in to search the property and my family and friends properties also.I do not have a Monkees Guitar for which I have worked hard for and paid .
They will not respond to any more of my emails and I was dealing with a man by the name of Alex.
I now realise they are Scam Persons and should be put on t.v. and refund all monies they have scammed out of people.
Please get in contact with me with a Case Manager and I will send you copies of the emails between Alex and Myself .
This is a Disgrace
I have kept copies of some of the emails for you, I am also happy to give you an affidivit if you want to press charges.
Cheers, Angus Davidson
[protected]@hotmail.com
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Sale Item! WOW!
I am really disgusted by this company. For Christmas this year I purchased 3 items.
1) A Depeche Mode "Black Celebration" Lp, signed, for my boyfriend
2) A Garbage signed 10 inch drumhead for myself
3) A Tori Amos sign guitar with artwork, which is absolutely gorgeous by the way.
ALL OF THESE ARE FAKE! I bought a Depeche Mode biography for my boyfriend for his birthday, which triggered my doubts. It was signed by the lead singer, and came with a SUPER COA. This thing was DNA tested, the whole nine yards. It looked nothing like what was purchased through Autographs America. So. I started comparing around, and have to believe the signed Lp is a total fake.
I noticed on the website, the Tori Amos guitar is back. A different guitar, but the same Artwork by Tori. Odd. How many performers would do the same thing twice...and the signature is different. The one on my guitar is a good version, but fake. I had it verified through 2 seperate auto dealers. It also doesnt look like the CD she signed for me outside of David Letterman.
The Garbage signed 10 inch drumhead was also back. Another duplicate. That one is fake as well. The only thing that matches are the "S" and the "M" for Shirley Manson. The rest of the signature is horrible.
I have called them, sent an email...as well as sending the email to my attorney. My next step is to contact the police station where they are located.
Folow Up:
I just spoke with Mr. Burkel on the phone, and he is a low life [censor]. Threatening me, he is a low life piece of [censor].
I found his attorneys name and number, everyone should call him and voice his complaints.
The secretary commented that he is in fact a client.
Aric Bomsztyk Atty
1422 Bellevue Avenue
Seattle WA 98122
Tel: [protected]
Accommodated me
I had purchased a Beatles album autographed by all 4 members of the Beatles from Autographs America. After telling a friend about my purchase and the reasonable price I got it for, he told me that I was very fortunate because the Beatles rarely autographed anything and to find something with all 4 signatures on it for under $5000 was unheard of.
I got nervous and began researching Autographs America on the Internet. Everything I learned about them was negative and frightening. I called the company and expressed my concerns. I was informed that there is a disgruntled former employee spreading erroneous information about the company and the legitimacy of the signatures and that this employee is being sued. I was still apprehensive and requested that my order be cancelled and my money refunded. I was informed by the employee that I was not able to do this over the phone and that I would have to e-mail the company. I figured I was getting the run around and could kiss my hard earned money goodbye. I e-mailed the company requesting they cancel my order and refund me my money. Shortly after that, I received an e-mail that my album had been shipped. I contact my bank and they informed me that the withdrawal was pending right now and I could not stop payment. The only thing I could do was dispute the charge once it was billed to my account. To my surprise, two days later when I went to check my account, the charge had been removed! Maybe this company is reputable afterall? Maybe I just missed out on an amazing, once in a lifetime find! I'll never know now.
My story ends with the fact that Autographs America was very cooperative, accommodating, and the lady I spoke with on the phone was pleasant to deal with. I got my money back right away. I may have made a mistake cancelling my order.
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
OMG i just ordered somthing from them, how can i get my money back? devastated and feel like an idiot. Can anyone help?
I got a great Adolph Hitler signed LP. I don't think it's fake.
I just spoke with Mr. Burkel on the phone, and he is a low life [censor]. Threatening me, he is a low life piece of [censor]...calling me a "[censor]".
I found his attorneys name and number, everyone who posts on this board should call and voice their complaints.
The secretary commented that he in fact a client.
Aric Bomsztyk Atty
1422 Bellevue Avenue
Seattle WA 98122
Tel: [protected]
I just spoke with Mr. Burkel on the phone, and he is a low life [censor]. Threatening me, calling me a [censor]. I have filled out a police report for fraud and harrassment.
I found his attorneys name and number, everyone who posts on this site should call his lawyer and voice there opinions.
The secretary commented that he is in fact a client.
Aric Bomsztyk Atty
1422 Bellevue Avenue
Seattle WA 98122
Tel: [protected]
I am really disgusted by this company. For Christmas this year I purchased 3 items.
1) A Depeche Mode "Black Celebration" Lp, signed, for my boyfriend
2) A Garbage signed 10 inch drumhead for myself
3) A Tori Amos sign guitar with artwork, which is absolutely gorgeous by the way.
ALL OF THESE ARE FAKE! I bought a Depeche Mode biography for my boyfriend for his birthday, which triggered my doubts. It was signed by the lead singer, and came with a SUPER COA. This thing was DNA tested, the whole nine yards. It looked nothing like what was purchased through Autographs America. So. I started comparing around, and have to believe the signed Lp is a total fake.
I noticed on the website, the Tori Amos guitar is back. A different guitar, but the same Artwork by Tori. Odd. How many performers would do the same thing twice...and the signature is different. The one on my guitar is a good version, but fake. I had it verified through 2 seperate auto dealers. It also doesnt look like the CD she signed for me outside of David Letterman.
The Garbage signed 10 inch drumhead was also back. Another duplicate. That one is fake as well. The only thing that matches are the "S" and the "M" for Shirley Manson. The rest of the signature is horrible.
I have called them, sent an email...as well as sending the email to my attorney. My next step is to contact the police station where they are located.
If you go onto the website they are selling a signed album by Carole Bayer Sager
Nothing strange in that I hear you say but the advertisement says Carole Sager Bayer.
And if you see the autograph it even says Carol Sager Bayer
Even signed it incorrectly
Autographs America is full of [censor].
I bought seven items off them, four guitars and three signed albums.
After reading stuff off the net I got Roger Epperson to authenticate them.
In his expert opinion they were all fakes.
I think it is disrespectful toward the memory of these great musicians that there are pieces of [censor] out there hoping to benefit off them .
I learnt my lesson, and at least I can play the guitars.
But i'll never have anything to do with this company again.
After emailing Autographs America that the items were fake, they alerted me to the fact that I had agreed to some conditions of sale, namely that all the items were authenticated by a third party and if their items were deemed as being fake by another authenticator, that it didn't matter, as their authenticator had deemed them to be real.
Also if I did a credit back on my credit card, they would deduct $500 US from my refund to put each item back on the shelf . This hardly makes it worthwhile.
The people who run this sham are the [censor] of the earth.
I am not associated with any other authenticators, but i'll never have anything to do with Autographs America again.
What I wanna know is why these idiots running aa haven't been thrown in jail! I mean honestly, like anyone on earth is gonna be lucky enough to get one, let alone all the people in one place to sign this crap!The signatures are all the same style!plus, hows Jimi hendrix gona sign in silver sharpie when they didnt even have silver sharpies when he was alive?Id sure like to meet this [censor] face to face on the streets, cause id autograph his own signature on his forehead backwards so he could see how stupid he looks in the mirror.Hopefully something good will happen when they send this idiot back to prison, he can sit around and autograph Bubbas crappy undies!No wonder everythings 80% off.Hes got a wherehouse full of records and no record player to play them on!Get A LIFE!
Another thing, have a close look at the photos on AA website of Brian N. Burkel with all the music stars. They are ALL bad photoshop add-ons and not authentic. I don't know if all those musicians have any right to sue. Ideas anyone?
Your story is not true. This is written by someone from Autographs America. Yopu did not miss out on anything as they ALWAYS have a supply of signed Beatles albums. Karma will get you guys. Ripping people off is a lowlife act.
Selling Fake Signed Stuff
I purchased a signed Van Halen guitar off Ebay in 2008 and after paying for the item Ebay alerted me that the item may be fake. I immediately put a stop to the payment and I tracked the company down who provided the Certificate Of Authenticity (copy attached) that came with the guitar. The company was Autographs America that operates out of Ravensdale. Their website is http://www.autographsamerica.com I contacted them with regards to the guitar and asked if they could shed light on the authenticity, etc. I emailed back and forth with a person named Brian Burns. Brian insisted that he obtained the autographs in person in 1983 and sent me a scan of a concert ticket stub. I asked him to please get a statutory declaration of his story signed by a public notary and that way if I ever sold the guitar, the person would not have to go through what I went through with regards to authenticity.
I received a promissory note with regards to the guitar and Brian Burns signature was witnessed by a Sky Benson. As far as I was concerned that was good enough and paid for the guitar.
I was surfing the web and came across a website that alerts people of internet scams and to my surprise Autographs America was on the list. The website is located here: http://allreaders.net/memorabiliascams/autographsamericacom.html
I contacted the owner of the website and told him my story. He promptly contacted me back and asked me to email a copy of the promissory note so he could also do some investigations of his own. He said he made contact with Sky Benson via email. Sky replied by saying that there is no Brian Burns; his real name is Brian Burkel. I contacted Sky Benson myself and asked if he witnessed the document signed by Brian Burns and he replied that he did . He seemed to have changed his story in the email sent to me.
After reading everything that has been put on the all readers site, I am convinced there is no Brian Burns. I contacted Autographs America and asked who Brian Burns is and they said he is the bald guy in the pictures on the website and to never contact them again. Quite honestly I dont believe them. Now I am left with a worthless signed guitar, as the one thing that guarantees its authenticity is infact fake.
I lodged a complaint with the FBI cyber crime unit. I have also lodged a complaint with Linda Mead who is Manager of the Notary Public Program in Washington State. I also lodged a complaint with the sheriff in King County who said they were unable to assist due to budget constraints.
I have also contacted PSA/DNA for their opinion of the guitar and they have said it is "Likely Not Genuine".
I am sure I am not the only one that has been ripped off by these people and the more I read the more I am amazed that nothing can be done to get rid off them. They are ripping thousands of dollars from people.
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
He's back. Now running a sight called Collectible Gifts. I, too, purchased a Van Halen band signed guitar. I knew immediately that I had been duped by the packaging of the guitar when it arrived. The Squier Telecaster "styled" guitar looks like a $79 made in China piece of crap. A cheap sticker was placed on the head of the guitar that said Squier Telecaster and another sticker on the back of the head that had a serial number and "Made in the USA". The guitar body had scuffs and smudges. The only thing that looked legit was the COA with three signatures and a seal. When I requested a refund, this is what I received back... love the customer service:
Reply: 100% REFUND REQUESTED - Order# 160918
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Vicki Morrison
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1:22 AM (8 hours ago)
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Thanks for writing!
We have attached the return label. Once the package is inspected to see that it is exactly as we had sent it, your refund will be generated.
IF we don't get our merchandise back, we will contact the local police in Las Vegas who will file a case of theft, and fax it to your local police for the the filing of theft charges. Don't write back. We won't waste another moment dealing with attempted liars and thieves.
Best regards,
Vicki Morrison
Collectibles & Gifts
Customer Care
info@collectibles-gifts.com
Sending the guitar back today... we will see if I get my money back. I have already disputed the charges with my Credit Card Company and I am debating whether or not to contact the Las Vegas PD. I hope this keeps people from getting duped like I did.
can anyone help me in getting my money back? i didnt use a credit card and am devastated. im a student and can not afford to lose money this way. The sad thing is what i bought was a gift...
i think they're ok
LOL- I live in Australia and there is a bloke over here trying to sell 4-5 autographed Bon Scott albums who is most likely a victim. Bon and all the other dead rock stars must be rolling in there graves.
I haven't bought any of items of this maggot but I am surprised he has not photopasted one of his photo's onto the cover of the Sgt . Peppers album. Love the photo's...about as genuine as his crappy replica's.
Wow! I love the fake photos with the bands. Did a comedian cut and paste that ### for him? The Queensryche and Shinedown pics are exactly the same of him! Look at the little guy in the background over his shoulder. Was this a project for a third grade computer class? Godsmack - he's totally a different color that those guys! Dis he have jaundice at the time?
Here's some others that he didn't post
I just spoke with Mr. Burkel on the phone, and he is a low life [censor]. Threatening me, he is a low life piece of [censor].
I found his attorneys name and number, everyone who post's on this board should call and voice their complaints.
The secretary commented that "He is in fact a client".
Aric Bomsztyk Atty
1422 Bellevue Avenue
Seattle WA 98122
Tel: [protected]
I am really disgusted by this company. For Christmas this year I purchased 3 items.
1) A Depeche Mode "Black Celebration" Lp, signed, for my boyfriend
2) A Garbage signed 10 inch drumhead for myself
3) A Tori Amos sign guitar with artwork, which is absolutely gorgeous by the way.
ALL OF THESE ARE FAKE! I bought a Depeche Mode biography for my boyfriend for his birthday, which triggered my doubts. It was signed by the lead singer, and came with a SUPER COA. This thing was DNA tested, the whole nine yards. It looked nothing like what was purchased through Autographs America. So. I started comparing around, and have to believe the signed Lp is a total fake.
I noticed on the website, the Tori Amos guitar is back. A different guitar, but the same Artwork by Tori. Odd. How many performers would do the same thing twice...and the signature is different. The one on my guitar is a good version, but fake. I had it verified through 2 seperate auto dealers. It also doesnt look like the CD she signed for me outside of David Letterman.
The Garbage signed 10 inch drumhead was also back. Another duplicate. That one is fake as well. The only thing that matches are the "S" and the "M" for Shirley Manson. The rest of the signature is horrible.
I have called them, sent an email...as well as sending the email to my attorney. My next step is to contact the police station where they are located.
AS regards to people asking why dont the police move in and charge this guy, well you can only be convicted for selling forgeries if you KNOWINGLY do so. Well of course this [censor] of the earth Brian Burkel would never admit to that. The guy was bullied at school and bashed in jail and he will be severely bashed again and suffer chronic pain before his body leaves this earth.
Well I feel so fortunate that my Beatles and Hendrix autographed guitars are legit, over 6500.00 down the toilet.What I find most interesting is the legal authorities know what is going on and do nothing to stop it.
I guess someone making over one million a year is just small change to them, put it down to live and learn.
Why didn't I research this company first?! Should have known it was too good to be true. I have just purchased two items today only to read all of this. I have contacted my bank and they were unable to stop the payment however they have said that as soon as it shows up on my statement they can get the money back for me so I am just hoping that this will not be a problem and that it will all be sorted within the next few days. Anyone else who has made the same mistake as me and not researched first my suggestion would be to make the bank your first call. I don't understand how this company is still in business, why haven't they been stopped yet?!
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Even though I technically haven't received anything from this company yet I would have to agree with this post. Several months ago I looked at a signed drum head that was suppose to be signed by John Mayer. Now visiting the site again I saw they still had it, and at a sale price of 94% off. I tried to place an order but the site said my card was restricted, so I tried again. After a while I checked the order area on the site and it showed I placed four separate orders. I tried to call them over and over again with no answer or way to leave a message. No email response either. Then I researched and saw the complaints online of people saying the autographs were fakes. I wrote them to tell them that I wish to cancel my orders and I also went to my bank and canceled my card I used on their site. Screw Autographs America