Hi guys,
A quick one to say watch out if you see any art (or anything else for that matter) by Fosworld as it is highly likely to be fake.
His name is Joe (Joseph) Pecoraro (I think).
He uses an email address of
fosworld@mac.com (no doubt he has several accounts)
I've messaged Aspen comics directly and they confirmed that this guy was selling art that was not Original. They also said that they had tried to have his listings removed previously but eBay allows the guy to continue selling fake art.
His ebay listings are private (which always makes me suspicious) but here are some links to old pieces which I found on his twitter account:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICHAEL-TURN...p2047675.l2557
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICHAEL-TURN...&soutkn=4Hfz9W
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICHAEL-TURN...p2047675.l2557
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADAM-HUGHE...QAAOSwpP9Y6NEt
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MICHAEL-TU...4AAOSwc49Y6NSY
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MICHAEL-TU...0AAOSw3utY6NM0
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JACK-KIRBY...UAAOSwnF9Y6AFC
Some pretty dodgy looking examples in there.
I was unfortunate enough to bid and win a piece of his which didn't look that suspect (I was on holiday so didn't do my usual investigations prior to buying) but a few days later when I had time I realised I'd made a mistake and filed a claim immediately. I've had that claim upheld by Paypal for the record.
So do your investigations but if I were you I would avoid.
Happy collecting!
