{"id":296797,"date":"2024-04-03T05:50:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T10:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/michael-jackson-estate-slams-auctioneers-for-bogus-thriller-jacket-2"},"modified":"2024-04-03T05:50:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T10:50:59","slug":"michael-jackson-estate-slams-auctioneers-for-bogus-thriller-jacket-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/michael-jackson-estate-slams-auctioneers-for-bogus-thriller-jacket-2","title":{"rendered":"Michael Jackson Property Slams Auctioneers For Bogus 'Thriller' Jacket"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Michael Jackson<\/strong><\/a>‘s estate is calling BS on an upcoming auction of a “Thriller” jacket … claiming the auction isn’t making it clear MJ never actually wore it in the iconic music video.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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In a letter fired off Tuesday to Gotta Have Rock and Roll, the auction house, the estate’s attorney, Jonathan Steinsapir<\/strong>, declares — in no uncertain terms — the jacket up for sale wasn’t on Michael’s back at any point during production of the “Thriller” short film.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Jonathan writes there were only 2 genuine “Thriller” jackets worn in the film, and one was auctioned for nearly $2M over a decade ago — which is 20 times more than the minimum bid GHRR is seeking for their jacket.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n


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The Jackson Estate also has serious concerns about GHRR’s listing, because it could mislead the public into believing the real deal “Thriller” jacket has lost considerable value — and that could negatively impact MJ’s brand and the value of other personal items.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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While the estate acknowledges GHRR clarified in the auction description that the jacket “was not worn during the ‘Thriller’ music video” … it’s demanding the auction house make this fact more visible in the title of the auction, and clarify they have no proof Michael ever wore this particular jacket for promotional purposes.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Since the letter was sent, the auction has changed its title to include the word “style” … and now reads, “Michael Jackson 1983 Owned & Worn Thriller Style Jacket.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The description now also states … “The jacket is similar to the jacket worn in the ‘Thriller’ video” — but for the average MJ super fan, it’s still a sight that almost stops your heart!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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