Guitar/bass valuations - any recommendations?

[AinsleyWalker]

I have a friend who is looking to part ways with a signed guitar, but isn't too sure how to accurately value/authenticate the signatures. 
Guitar is in great condition, never played seriously. Doesn't come with a certificate, but it was won in a competition at the band's own gig and comes with other merch including a 7" vinyl. 

 

Any suggestions? Anything is appreciated at this stage.  

Can give more info privately.

Edited 2 hours ago by AinsleyWalker

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Not sure tbh . However if it was someone who is deceased or very rarely signs anything , then the value would be a lot higher . Maybe check the bands fan clubs and see what gives 🤔
 

[Burns-bass]

Gardiner Houlgate.

 

Signed items are notoriously hard to value and sell. Better leave the market to decide. 
 

Unless it’s the Rolf Harris signed Stylophone I saw for sale on Facebook. That’s not worth much at all.

[AinsleyWalker]

33 minutes ago, RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE said:

Not sure tbh . However if it was someone who is deceased or very rarely signs anything , then the value would be a lot higher . Maybe check the bands fan clubs and see what gives 🤔
 

 

One of the members is actually deceased, it's signed by all of Avenged Sevenfold before drummer 'the Rev' died. I think my friend looked into similar items and got a rough price in mind, but wants to be a bit more sure. 

 

17 minutes ago, Burns-bass said:

Gardiner Houlgate.

 

Signed items are notoriously hard to value and sell. Better leave the market to decide. 
 

Unless it’s the Rolf Harris signed Stylophone I saw for sale on Facebook. That’s not worth much at all.

 

That's fair enough, and thanks for the rec. 👍

Edited 48 minutes ago by AinsleyWalker

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

31 minutes ago, Burns-bass said:

Gardiner Houlgate.

 

Signed items are notoriously hard to value and sell. Better leave the market to decide. 
 

Unless it’s the Rolf Harris signed Stylophone I saw for sale on Facebook. That’s not worth much at all.

A friend of mine who I used to work with, queued up late at night for  an album signing by ….lost prophets!

I felt sorry for him 🙂

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

43 minutes ago, Burns-bass said:

Unless it’s the Rolf Harris signed Stylophone I saw for sale on Facebook. That’s not worth much at all.

 

I have a Rolf signed stylophone in a cupboard somewhere. He even drew a rolfaroo on it.