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BARACK OBAMA AUTOGRAPH STUDY IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS

Date: 1/18/2009

Michael Frost is the foremost expert in the Country on the signature and handwriting of Barack Obama.

Michael Frost head autograph authenticator for P.A.A.S. ”Professional Autograph Authentication Services Inc.” with over 25 years in business has been established as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry. P.A.A.S. authenticates autographs of sports, entertainment and historical signatures using handwriting experts and state of the art security detection technology.  Michael Frost is the foremost expert in the Country on the signature and handwriting of Barack Obama. He has a signature study about to be released through the IADA-CC. Michael Frost has studied and authenticated hundreds of Barack Obama signatures over the past 2 years. P.A.A.S. now has a library of over 1000 exemplars of Barack Obama signatures and handwriting going back to his early Political career.    Mike Frost has obtained over 45,000 autographs in person and has authenticated over 7500 autographs. Michael Frost is a true pioneer in the autograph hobby and autograph authentication industry. Mike Frost has worked hand and hand with 100’s of athletes and celebrities with private signings and personal appearances.   ** Michael Frost could be reached at   specialagent711@aol.com or www.paasautographs.com He is looking for examples and all input on Barack Obama handwriting and auto pen signatures. He is also looking for in-person experiences and comments for his upcoming Obama study..   Legendary Auctions Acquires Assets of Mastro Auctions Date: 3/17/2009 New Sports and Americana collectibles source to provide enhanced personalized customer service to the hobby Legendary Auctions Acquires Assets of Mastro Auctions New Sports and Americana collectibles source to provide enhanced personalized customer service to the hobby   Lansing, IL – March 2, 2009 – Legendary Auctions, a newly formed Sports and Americana auction house has announced today it has taken possession of Mastro Auctions assets. Legendary Auctions will preside over a customer base that has been responsible for the sale of over a quarter of a billion in sales of the finest memorabilia since 1996. All current registered bidders in Mastro Auctions will be automatically transferred to Legendary Auctions and the current catalog subscriptions will be honored.. The completion of all outstanding Mastro Auctions business will be seamlessly facilitated, processed and completed through Legendary Auctions.  While Legendary Auctions presents an exciting new industry collectibles source for high quality Sports and Americana items, its leadership possesses over 100 years of collecting experience. Well- known and respected hobby veterans, Doug Allen, Mark Theotikos and Ron Oser will head the new auction house at its corporate headquarters in Lansing, IL, as well as its East Coast consignment presence in the Philadelphia area.  Legendary Auctions will hit the ground running and launch its first auction event in April 2009. The sale will include a wide selection of high-end Sports and Americana. According to Doug Allen, CEO of Legendary Auctions, the new firm will focus on mainstream, important Sports and Americana material, and will be built on a foundation of personalized, one-on-one customer service.  “In moving forward, we recognize the need to take stock of what has been so successful in the past,” says Allen. “At its core, this has always a relationship driven business. Legendary Auctions will be a customer-centric operation at every level.”  Legendary Auctions will ensure that the auction process is pure by guaranteeing that there will be no in-house bidding in their event. “The principals employed by Legendary Auctions will put their own collecting interests aside and concentrate solely on providing opportunities for our customers,” said Allen. “There will be no mixing of business and pleasure at Legendary Auctions in terms of our own collecting pursuits. This will really be all about our customers.”  Initially, Legendary Auctions plans to conduct five auctions annually. There will be four phone/internet events and one live event during the summer. Bidding in the April 2009 auction will begin on Monday, April 20th and conclude on Wednesday and Thursday April 29th and 30th.  Bill Mastro, who for the past decade has led Mastro Auctions will not be part of Legendary Auctions. The hobby pioneer has acknowledged that for a time he will step away from the hobby. “Circumstances make it clear to me that the business needs to move in a different direction at this time and Legendary Auctions is a positive step that allows everyone to be taken care of, especially our customers who have been so loyal,” said Mastro. “I am looking forward to taking some time off for now, and wish Legendary Auctions only the best as they move forward.”  Legendary Auctions is still currently accepting high quality consignment material for their April Premier Auction event.  For more information on Legendary Auctions, a schedule of auction events or to consign an item in future auctions, call 708-889-9380 or go to www.legendaryauctions.com.