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Folks:  We've decided to remove the discussion about the authenticity of Bela Lugosi' makeup case.Why? Because what was a pointed but interesting discussion -- with a great photo of the alleged makeup...

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I agree David. I think creative scepticism is warranted. But as long as the individual owner is happy with their score, why burst their balloon, and there's no real room for attacks.I'd rather be...

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Well... if hypothetically I were to announce that I have Basil Rathbone's underpants from SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (and worn throughout the entire SHERLOCK HOLMES series, btw) and proudly posted a picture...

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Thanks, David...you put it beautifully. "E"

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<<<<< But as long as the individual owner is happy with their score, why burst their balloon >>>>> About 15 years ago I knew a forger and he knew that I knew he was...

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Signed.

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Ted, hypothetically, how much do you want for them?

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Hypothetically, I would never sell them. They are in my very own hypothetical collection, and I want only to share the joy with my many admirers and rival undies collectors. I have them, and nobody...

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Too rich for my blood. Hypothetically. Do you have a hypothetical sock or two?

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soundstage28 wrote:<<<<< But as long as the individual owner is happy with their score, why burst their balloon >>>>> About 15 years ago I knew a forger and he knew that...

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The examinations I've read here have been just that. The higher the absurdity level of the claim, the more sarcastic the posts become. If indeed the person owning the item is present on the board,...

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All this is very fine, but my point definitely remains:  It is easy to 'prove' or 'disprove' almost anything -- the Web wouldn't exist without such mental gymnastics -- but character assassination...

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"Is there any point about these underpants to which you would wish to draw my attention?"     "To the curious incident of the thespian in the night-time."     "The thespian did nothing in the...

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Ted Newsom wrote:Signed.Is there any... how should I put this... DNA attached to the front piece?

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I sent the sample to one of the world's most famous cardiologists, and he said it was definitely BVD DNA.

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cjh5801 wrote: Too rich for my blood. Hypothetically. Do you have a hypothetical sock or two?Oh, I'm sure I can find a pair, depending on how much you're willing to pay.  Excuse me, I need to go out...

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The SINGED ones.

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