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QUESTION: Hi I have bid on an item at Tradera auction
it is a autographed cd cover and you have signed the COA
I want to know if you can recognize the item?
I can send it to you in an email.
Tell me how I can do.
I have bid on the item so I want to know if it is authentic item.
Many thanks
Elena
Sweden

ANSWER: mike@autographpros.com

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QUESTION: How can I know it is an authentic autograph on the Michael Jackson CD on Tradera (see link)
you have signed a COA for this item OK?
Tell me if it is real?

http://www.tradera.com/michael-jackson-signert-history-cd-ækta-autograf-rare-coa

THANKS YOU!

//Elena

ANSWER: Please ask the seller to see the COA.  I need to see that to comment.

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MJ
MJ  
QUESTION: I have got a COA and you have signed it. I have enclosed the COA (it is a picture) in this email OK.

Thanks
//ELENA

Answer
Unfortunately I can't know for sure.  I'd need to know who the buyer was and what date they paid for the item and what amount.  You are talking about an item that if we sold it, it's from SEVERAL years ago.  Back when we didn't put holograms on items or photos on the COA.  We've met Michael Jackson countless times throughout our companies history but again, I have no way to confirm this item was one of ours.  It could have easily been switched with another without a hologram or photo on the COA.  

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