shanester

For me, initial contact and/or a reply has been my biggest hurdle. I am hoping it is my inexperience.

Do most of you folks get your commissions at shows/conventions? I have tried contacting artists and almost never get any responses.

I won my case with Ebay. He really tried to make me look bad saying I had no evidence and he was a witness to the authenticity. I now have to send the drawing back with tracking, at my own expense. Live and learn. I appreciate all the help I got from you folks. I have lots more newbie questions I am waiting to ask. I just don't want to overwhelm the boards with my silliness.

I asked Ducoso why he is no longer a registered user on Ebay and he has gone terrible silent on my return request. Ebay steps in to make the call 10/14.

Thanks Jay! This is along the lines of my thinking, as well. Makes sense.

As a novie CA fan I had to read this thread. Yes, all 48 (to date) pages. I am not an investment collector and although I have one interior comic page, I really only collect sketch work. I guess most people would call them convention sketches or commission pieces. I don't really know what is the best term, but that is what I call them. I joined this forum because I know the value of an expert opinion. I'd like to ask a couple of opinions, if I may. Keep in mind these are really in regard to sketch works. 1. Personalizations? Good or bad? I have lately been suggesting them for pieces I request because it seems to let the artist know the piece is for me and not Ebay. On the other hand, I will not live forever and someone else my find what I left behind up for sale. Does the personalization kill it? Remember, I am not investing really, but these artists don't live forever either. I go to about 2 conventions a year and spend the majority of my time in artists alley checking out familiar artists and seeing what newer guys are doing. This is great for picking up work from the younger artists who still show up to these things and take commissions. I am a middle aged man and most of the books I read as a kid featured artwork by artists who do not tend to travel anymore. My question: 2. I am wondering if there is a suggested technique along with etiquette for inquiring with the artist if they would do a commission? I have a "bucket list" of artists I would like to get a sketch from and a few of the ones I have left are well known guys who don't hit the circuits much. I tried to just buy something already done off Ebay and got burned by a fake (Romita), so now I am back to square one. Any suggestions?

Thank you Unca Ben. It looks pretty obvious now. I filed a claim and am hoping for the best. I ran it by Romitaman and he says fake. I wonder what kind of things a novice should look for. I actually compare the signature to other and it looked good to me. I really only collect sketch art and mostly get my stuff from the artist if I can, but this has been an experience for sure. The seller claims he bought everything from a large reputable collector. I can only shake my head.

A larger picture. I sent a shot to Romitaman just for the heck of it. I have filed a claim and the seller is pleading that everything he sells is authentic. I knew the price was maybe too good to be true, but I have gotten luck before.

Well, first off, I may be mistaken here. The seller is Ducoso (Dutch Collectors Society) not Ducuso. If this is not the same seller, then I apologize. Here is the sketch. I appreciate the help.

I am a novice collector of original sketch art. I have been doing it for a few years, but still have a bit to learn. I recently bought a sketch from Ducuso. I am wondering how it is known that they are a seller of fakes. I am able to file a claim, so I need some solid proof if there is any.