Man accused of selling bogus Dylan goods

NEW YORK, June 22 (UPI) -- A New York man sold Bob Dylan memorabilia that never actually belonged to the famed rocker, two lawsuits allege.

Memorabilia dealers Reed Orenstein and Jeffrey Gold have alleged in separate lawsuits that engineer Peter McKenzie sold them goods he claimed were once used or signed by the folk-rock singer, the New York Post reported Sunday.

McKenzie, who told the men his family was acquainted with Dylan and singer Woody Guthrie, has countered with allegations the dealers simply were not able to resell the items.

"He's had a hard time selling his memorabilia and now he wants his money back," he said of Gold's lawsuit in particular.

The items McKenzie sold to the dealers for more than $80,000 included a harmonica and lyric sheet allegedly used by Dylan, along with several of the singer's alleged writings and an album cover allegedly signed by the "Wallflower" artist.

The Post said McKenzie has answered the dealers' suits for financial restitution with a defamation suit for $200,000.