{"id":4983,"date":"2008-08-20T13:32:32","date_gmt":"2008-08-20T20:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.originalprop.com\/blog\/?p=4983"},"modified":"2009-10-12T20:25:23","modified_gmt":"2009-10-13T04:25:23","slug":"comiclink-superman-costume-auction-questions-for-jim-hambrick-super-museumsupermuseum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originalprop.com\/blog\/2008\/08\/20\/comiclink-superman-costume-auction-questions-for-jim-hambrick-super-museumsupermuseum\/","title":{"rendered":"“ComicLink” Superman Costume Auction & Questions for Jim Hambrick (Super Museum \/ Supermuseum)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A few collectors have directed my attention to an active auction on the website ComicLink.com<\/a>, for a “Superman III” costume with a notarized “Letter of Authenticity” from Jim Hambrick of the “Super Museum” (also referred to as “Supermuseum”).\u00a0 Given that the auction includes quality photos, I have made direct comparisons to the \u201cSuperman III\u201d reference costume (see High Resolution Photo Reference Archive: \u201cOriginal Superman III Christopher Reeve Costume\u201d<\/a>) that was sent to me for analysis and has been determined to be inauthentic by a multiple collectors\/experts, as well as made comparisons with confirmed authentic costumes also featured in prior articles.<\/p>\n

I respectfully request that Jim Hambrick of the Super Museum publicly account for and affirm his conclusion that this costume is “original”, “authentic” and “screen worn” by Christopher Reeve in the Superman films based on the following factors:\u00a0 1) Mr. Hambrick has given a formal written assessment and authentication of the “ComicLink” costume, 2) The costume is characterized as “from the collection\/archives of the Supermuseum in Metropolis Illinois”, 3) Mr. Hambrick positions himself as the self-proclaimed “expert on all Superman related mediums”, 4) in his Letter of Authenticity, Mr. Hambrick pledges his “personal guarantee” with regards to authenticity, and 5) there are a number of questions raised about the authenticity of this costume based on the following research.<\/p>\n

“ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” Superman Costume Auction<\/h3>\n

Below are the details of the current Superman costume offered for sale publicly at auction by “ComicLink”.\u00a0 It appears to be scheduled to end 08\/28\/08.<\/p>\n

“ComicLink” Auction Archive (LIVE LINK<\/a>):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SUPERMAN CHRIS. REEVE SCREEN WORN COSTUME<\/strong><\/p>\n

Few outfits carry the resonance of the Superman costume. The garb set the mode for superheroes with the Man of Steel’s introduction in 1938 in the pages of Action Comics #1 and over the past 70 years, the blue tights and red cape, emblazoned with the iconic “S”, have come to symbolize power and righteousness throughout the world.<\/p>\n

The offered item is a complete, screen-worn Christopher Reeve Superman costume from most popular and long-lived screen adaptation of the legendary hero. Reeve was a relative unknown when he was called up to portray the world’s greatest hero in 1978, but the strength and nobility of his performance quickly demonstrated that he was up to the monumental task. Reeve would go on to play Superman in all four installments of the series and for a generation he remains inseparable from the character. The dignity and spirit with which Reeve lived following a severe spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed in 1995 was truly heroic and his work lobbying for the concerns of those with spinal injuries brought international attention to the topic.<\/p>\n

Comprised of 5 elements – the tunic, tights, belt, boots, and cape – this is an “outdoor shot” version and it is the lightest shade and truest “Superman Blue” of all of the variations used in the filming. The main body of the outfit was used in the filming of Superman III, the third installment of the blockbuster series, while the belt and the boots were featured in Superman the Movie, the very first time Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel. This costume was once in the collection of the Supermuseum in Metropolis, Illinois and is accompanied by a detail letter of authenticity from former owner Jim Hambrick.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I contacted “ComicLink” directly and obtained scans of the referenced “Letter of Authenticity” from Jim Hambrick, Supermuseum.<\/p>\n

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“ComicLink” Scans of “Supermuseum Letter of Authenticity”:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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“ComicLink” Text from “Supermuseum Letter of Authenticity”:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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[SIGNED]
\nJim Hambrick<\/em><\/p>\n

Supermuseum
\n517 Market St.
\nMetropolis Illinois 62960
\nLetter of Authenticity<\/p>\n

11\/6\/04
\nNote: A copy or anything other than this original letter
\nsigned by Jim Hambrick at the top right of each of these 3
\npages is absolutely VOID<\/p>\n

Re: Christopher Reeve Costume<\/p>\n

To Whom it may concern:<\/p>\n

The Superman Costume worn by Christopher Reeve in
\nSuperman III is an original Screen worn Superman
\nCostume.\u00a0 This is an “outdoor shot” costume as it is the
\nlightest shade and truest color of “Superman Blue” of all
\nthe variations.
\nCostume consists of the following:
\n1)Blue Poly long sleeve tunic with red and blue ploy “S”
\nemblem sewn in.\u00a0 And Zipper back with Poly red trunks
\nw\/four belt loops sewn on.\u00a0 The red trunks are attached to
\nthe bottom of the blue tunic.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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[SIGNED]
\nJim Hambrick<\/em><\/p>\n

(2)<\/p>\n

2) Blue poly tights size 34 length with footing sewn
\non.Elastic is sewn into the waist and the tights are the same
\ncolor consistency as tunic.<\/p>\n

3) Superman Cape is crimson red wool blend material and is
\n60 inches in length.\u00a0 Cape has a yellow poly “S” emblem with
\nblack outline
\nof the “S” emblem embroidered\/stitched on.<\/p>\n

4) Yellow belt is 34 inches long by 2 inches in width and is
\nmade of yellow vinyl with a yellow backing and a yellow plastic
\nbuckle that hooks\/ties in the back.
\nNote:\u00a0 The “Superman belt” was worn by Christopher Reeve
\nin “Superman the Movie” circa 1978.<\/p>\n

5)Red pair of Superman boots are size 12 soft leather knee
\nhigh with brass full-length zipper in the back and a leather
\nflap which covers the entire zipper in the back.
\nNote: This pair of Superman boots were worn by Christopher
\nReeve in “Superman the Movie” circa 1978.<\/p>\n

The Costume is from the collection\/archives of the
\nSupermuseum in Metropolis Illinois, “Home of<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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[SIGNED]
\nJim Hambrick<\/em><\/p>\n

(3)
\nSuperman”.The Costume was on display at the Supermuseum
\nfor 7 years.\u00a0 And Let me further say that
\nI Personally own”The Largest Superman Collection in the
\nWorld”.<\/p>\n

Let this letter serve as my personal guarantee that this
\nComplete Superman Costume is authentic.\u00a0 I have
\nauthenticated and appraised Superman related memorabilia
\nand the likes for almost 30 years.\u00a0 I have also worked with
\nThe Smithsonian Institute, The Western Reserve
\nHistorical Society, Planet Hollywood, Movieland Wax
\nMuseum, and many other Museums and well known auction
\nhouses around the world.\u00a0 And, I have worked on numerous
\nBook projects, News shows, Talk Shows and documentaries
\non the Subject of Superman for well over two decades.\u00a0 I am
\nconsidered an expert on all Superman related mediums.<\/p>\n

Super-Sincerely,<\/p>\n

[SIGNED]
\nJim Hambrick<\/em><\/p>\n

Jim Hambrick
\nOwner\/curator
\nSupermuseum<\/p>\n

[HANDWRITTEN]<\/p>\n

Signed before me on 11\/15\/04 by Jim Hambrick
\nLynn A Hillebrand<\/em><\/p>\n

[STAMPED]<\/p>\n

OFFICIAL SEAL
\nLYNNE A HILLEBRAND
\nNOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF ILLINOIS
\nMY COMMISSION EXP. JAN. 26, 2006<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In reviewing the Letter of Authenticity, there do not appear to be any material details outlining how or why this costume was determined to have been “worn by Christopher Reeve in Superman III”.\u00a0 The three pages are merely descriptive, with no mention of source, chain of ownership, or other details that would support provenance.<\/p>\n

“ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” Superman Costume & “Superman III” Reference Costume: Comparison<\/h3>\n

Below are comparison photos between the “ComicLink” costume marketed with a Letter of Authenticity from Jim Hambrick, Supermuseum and the assumed inauthentic “Superman III” reference costume (see High Resolution Photo Reference Archive: “Original Superman III Christopher Reeve Costume”<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Color Comparison: Superman Blue<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Building on the color analysis performed earlier this month (see Superman Costume Color Analysis & Reference: BLUE<\/a>), I have created color swatches from the photos of the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume, to compare with the confirmed authentic Prop Store of London and ScreenUsed costumes (with Warner Bros. COAs) as well as the presumed inauthentic “Superman III” reference costume.<\/p>\n

As noted, while past articles have touched on the colors, as well as the texture of the fabric and other attributes, the following provides a closer look at one of the three primary colors of the Superman costume – blue – in that there seems to be a wide variety of discrepancies with this color, along with the actual fabric itself.<\/p>\n

The two costumes that I am aware of that have sold into the marketplace with Warner Bros. Certificates of Authenticity are the partial Superman III costume sold by ScreenUsed in August of 2006 and the Superman III bodysuit sold by The Prop Store of London in February 2008 (both covered in the first article in this series, Questions About Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: Authenticity, Sources, Quantity<\/a>).<\/p>\n

I have created swatch samples of the blue color from the two authentic costumes by opening sample photos within Photoshop and extracting the range of tones from darkest to lightest and made a graphic of nine quadrants.\u00a0 I then took this graphic and used the “Surface Blur” tool, set to a radius of 100 pixels and a threshold of 255 pixels to create a transitional gradient color sample.<\/p>\n

Below is a thumbnail of the swatch samples (photo crop, color grids, blur gradient) of the confirmed authentic Prop Store of London Superman III costume<\/strong> with the Warner Bros. COA and provenance:<\/p>\n

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Below is a thumbnail of the swatch samples (photo crop, color grids, blur gradient) of the confirmed authentic ScreenUsed Superman III costume<\/strong> with the Warner Bros. COA and provenance:<\/p>\n

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It is readily apparent that the two confirmed authentic Superman III costumes with Warner Bros. documentation reflect the same colors, tones, and range, in spite of differing photography conditions.<\/p>\n

Below is a thumbnail of the swatch samples (photo crop, color grids, blur gradient) of the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” Superman III costume<\/strong> with the LOA signed and notarized by Jim Hambrick:<\/p>\n

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Below is a thumbnail of the swatch samples (photo crop, color grids, blur gradient) of the “Superman III” reference costume<\/strong> that was sent to me for analysis, which has been determined to be inauthentic by a number of experts (see High Resolution Photo Reference Archive: “Original Superman III Christopher Reeve Costume”<\/a>):<\/p>\n

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Fabric Comparison: Superman Weave<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As noted in prior articles (example: “Prop Store Collection” Superman Costume, Fabric Discussion Continued, Part 2<\/a>), there were striking differences between the verified \u201coriginal\u201d material used in the Superman costumes and the material used to make the \u201cSuperman III” reference costume.<\/p>\n

The \u201dOriginal Fabric Sample” is top, the \u201cSuperman III” reference costume fabric is bottom:<\/p>\n

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While the “ComicLink” photos are of high quality, such a close-up comparison is not possible.\u00a0 However, as seen in the analysis further above, the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume fabric appears to closely resemble the “Superman III” reference costume, and differs in appearance from the two confirmed authentic costumes with the Warner Bros. COAs.<\/p>\n

Photo Comparison: “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” Costume & Confirmed Authentic Examples – Chest Area
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Below is a comparison between the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume and three confirmed authentic costumes archived in prior articles, focusing on the upper\/chest area of the costume:<\/p>\n

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Note the differences in the bodysuit and “S” chest emblems – the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume is significantly different in color and fabric type, as previously noted, and the cut of the neckline, seams, and tailoring is significantly different from the examples.\u00a0 Also note the sizing of the “S” emblem, the positioning, the design and sizing, and corners.<\/p>\n

Photo Comparison: “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” Costume & Confirmed Authentic Examples – Shorts
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Below is a comparison between the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume and three confirmed authentic costumes archived in prior articles, focusing on the shorts component of the costume:<\/p>\n

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Note the differences in the length and cut of the shorts – the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume is significantly longer in length and appears that it is not tailored to any specific fit while the comparison examples (though detatched) differ significantly in many regards.<\/p>\n

Photo Comparison: “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” Costume & Film Image
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Below is a comparison between a cropped image from one of the Superman films and a cropped image from one of the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume photos:<\/p>\n

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Also, as noted in prior articles, this scan of a publicity still auctioned by Bonhams earlier this year (see Superman Publicity Photo in Bonhams Auction<\/a>) shows in great detail the fabric\/weave of the material, the fit of the costume, the shape\/style\/stitching of the “S” emblem, etc.<\/p>\n

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Below is a comparison between the Bonhams publicity photo and the “Prop Store Collection” Superman Costume currently on display at the Movieum and the “Superman III” reference costume:<\/p>\n

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Note there are similarities between the costume in the Bonhams publicity photo and the “Prop Store Collection” – the rounded corners of the “S” emblem and the texture\/weave of the blue part of the costume matching the material used in the emblem – whereas the “Superman III” Reference costume does not seem to share those same attributes, as well as being smaller when looking at the full costumes.<\/p>\n

As a follow-up to the shorts earlier shorts comparison, below is a photo of the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume and a publicity photo, to highlight the differences between the shorts:<\/p>\n

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Other comparisons can also be made, such as the sheen of the fabric, size and style of the “S” emblem, and overall tailoring of the costume.<\/p>\n

Futher Comparison: “Superman Celebration” Auction Costumes, eBay Seller “battttttman”
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In addition to some of the “Super Hollywood” \/ superhollywood \/ super38 (Armando Alvarez, Ana Mungia) certified costumes (such as the “Costume Junkie” \/ costumejunkie and the Bruce Hubbard \/ Williams Collection \/ bedlum.net costumes featured in prior articles), the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume also resembles the one offered at auction at the Superman Celebration event in 2006, as previously archived (see Superman Celebration 2006 & 2008 Auctions: “Disney MGM Studios”?<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The photos below are from an auction at Superman Celebration 2006 (images of individuals obscured):<\/p>\n

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The reader who sent me these photos claims that Jim Hambrick opened the auction for this Superman costume for $10,000.00 and it did not sell.<\/p>\n

Though the bottom of the boots differ from the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume, the color, design, and fabric type of the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume resembles the “Superman Celebration 2006” costume.<\/p>\n

What appears to be this same “Superman Celebration 2006” costume has been listed and relisted on eBay by seller batttttman (determined by matching marks on the bottom of the boots in comparing photos).<\/p>\n

Below is an archive from the March article of one of “battttman’s” eBay auction listings offering his costume for sale (see eBay Item #<\/a>120235006516<\/a>):<\/p>\n

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“batttttman” eBay Auction Marketing Description:<\/span><\/p>\n

Superman suit from the 3rd movie it is a flying suit. I bought this years ago from superhollywood . it was apraised by Jim Hambrick for 11,200 then I bought the belt from Jim its real and added the boots they are remakes. it was up for sale at the superman musem in 06 (Jims) and did not sell. Jim said he would sell it for me but he could not send the paper work for it because he was doing a deal with WB and he could not because of that but he would sell it I have the post marked box Jim sent it back to Me in. so I am selling it AS IS. you can call Jim if you want. the tags were cut out when I got this. !!!!!!!!!Iwould be interested in a superman or batman #1 comic.!!!!!!!!!!!! <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The last eBay listing ended 06\/30\/08 with no sale (see eBay Item #120276822227<\/a>).\u00a0 The revised description was as follows:<\/p>\n

Superman suit from the 3rd movie it is a flying suit. I bought this years ago from superhollywood . it was apraised by Jim Hambrick for 11,200 then I bought the belt from Jim its real and added the boots they are remakes. it was up for sale at the superman musem in 06 (Jims) and did not sell. I have the box that jim shiped it to me int and the add from superhollywood use to sell when I bought it Jim said he would sell it for me but he could not send the paper work for it because he was doing a deal with WB and he could not because of that but he would sell it I have the post marked box Jim sent it back to Me in.and the flyer that shows the photo and add from when I bought it so I am selling it AS IS. you can call Jim if you want. the tags were cut out when I got this. !!!!!!!!!Iwould be interested in a superman or batman #1 comic.!!!!!!!!!!!! check out www.orginalprop.com\/blog it has info on superman suits and the big ebay sellers of suits! and what they are made of the same as mine..there is also the same suit on this blog for sale fot$84,000 .and a data sheet on suits sold. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I got permisson to sell this from Craig Hoffman at warner bros.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they started keeping there suits in 1992 and before that ,these suits were alowed to be sold. thanks for looking Brent. SOMEONE PLEASE BUY THIS OR TRADE ME FOR IT IM TIRED OF RUNNING THIS ADD!<\/p>\n

Full Auction<\/span> Archive:<\/span> “SUPERMAN coustume from movie FLYIING SUIT; NEW LOW STARTING BID (MY LOSS your gain)<\/a>“<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Questions about both the “Superman III” reference costume and the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Why do they both appear to be brand new and in unused\/unworn condition?<\/p>\n

2. Why are there no authentic Bermans & Nathans tags, or other tagging as found in confirmed authentic costumes?<\/p>\n

3. Why is a completely different type and style of fabric used?<\/p>\n

4. Why do the colors differ from the confirmed authentic costumes and what is seen on screen in the films?<\/p>\n

5. Why does the pattern of the suit appear to not be tailored for Mr. Reeve, or match what is seen in the films, as noted in detail above?<\/p>\n

“Superman Superstore” Costume<\/h3>\n

The “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume also differs from the costume currently offered for sale (for $75,000.00) on the SupermanSuperstore.com website (DIRECT LINK<\/a>), “[p]roudly brought to you by SuperMuseum.com and SupermanHomepage.com”:<\/p>\n

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Christopher Reeve “Superman: The Movie” Costume<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jim Hambrick, owner of the Super Museum has a complete Superman costume, WITH labels from the FIRST Superman Movie – “Superman: The Movie” (1978).<\/p>\n

Not only is this suit from the FIRST Superman movie, but it also has the belt. It’s 100% complete! 100% authentic!<\/p>\n

Jim Hambrick will guarantee this costume 100% through the SuperMuseum archives forever.<\/p>\n

creevecostume $75,000.00\u00a0 Order<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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If one Superman costume authenticated by Jim Hambrick receives no bids starting at $10,000 at the “Superman Celebration”, and further receives no bids starting at $7,500 on eBay, why is this other Superman costume authenticated by Jim Hambrick valued at $75,000 – ten times higher?\u00a0 And why does it not match the “ComicLink”\/”Super Museum” costume?<\/p>\n

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Questions for Jim Hambrick, Super Museum – An Invitation for Response
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I have sent an e-mail to Jim Hambrick at\u00a0supermuseum@hcis.net with a direct link to this article, and invite him to respond by publishing his own “Reader Comment” below.<\/p>\n

Given that Mr. Hambrick promotes himself as the Superman expert, has personally both sold and authenticated a number of Superman costumes with Letters of Authenticity, and in light of the number of material questions outstanding with regards to authenticity, I believe that an open, public, and transparent dialogue is appropriate and productive.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 How many Superman costumes have you authenticated?\u00a0 How many Letters of Authenticity have you issued?\u00a0 How many full or partial costumes have you personally sold?\u00a0 How many authentic Superman costumes do you believe are in the marketplace today?<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Of all the Superman costumes you have examined, how many failed to meet your standards for “original” and “authentic”?\u00a0 If any Superman costumes failed your standards, what distinguished them from those costumes that you have authenticated and determined to be genuine?<\/p>\n

3. With regards to the “ComicLink” costume archived above, how did you determine that this specific costume was authentic to your standards?\u00a0 What is the provenance and chain of ownership of the “ComicLink” costume?<\/p>\n

4. How do you account for the discrepancies between the confirmed authentic costume and the “ComicLink” costume as outlined above?<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 How do you account for the similarities between the presumed inauthentic “Superman III” reference costume and the “ComicLink” costume as outlined above?<\/p>\n

6. Do you maintain today that the “ComicLink” costume is authentic and that it was worn by Christopher Reeve in the Superman films of the 70s and 80s?<\/p>\n

7. Have you ever authenticated any costumes sourced from Super Hollywood, Armando Alvarez, and\/or Ana Mungia?\u00a0 Of those you have examined, how many did you determine to be authentic and how many did you determine to be inauthentic?<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 In your notarized “Letter of Authenticity”, you write, “[l]et this letter serve as my personal guarantee that this Complete Superman Costume is authentic”.\u00a0 If this or any other costume or costume part that you have sold and\/or authenticated is proven to be inauthentic, do you provide refunds as part of your guarantee?\u00a0 If so, what are the parameters (i.e. is there a time limit, does it need to be the original buyer, etc.)?<\/p>\n

Jason De Bord<\/p>\n

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A few collectors have directed my attention to an active auction on the website ComicLink.com, for a “Superman III” costume with a notarized “Letter of Authenticity” from Jim Hambrick of the “Super Museum” (also referred to as 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