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Tips for Buying Beatles Autographs

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:22:34 -0500

The first thing you'll need to do when you begin your autograph search is learn as much as you can about spotting fakes. The first way to spot a fake is to look at the price. No original Beatles autograph is going to go for less than thousands of dollars. There are lots of counterfeit items floating around out there. Some sellers will even try and trick you with a fake certificate of authenticity. Because you're not always going to be able to tell a real from a fake, you will need the services of an experienced authentication service skilled in the identification of Beatles memorabilia. Tags: Beatles Autographs

How Much is a Michael Jordan Autograph Worth?

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:22:34 -0500

When buying a Jordan autograph, proper authentication is very important. Upper Deck (UDA) is one of the finest authentication agencies for sports memorabilia and is trusted by collectors everywhere. If an item you're considering comes with UDA authentication, you can trust that it's the real thing. Buying an item without this authentication is more tricky. You may get a certificate with your item but unless it is from a verifiable authentication agency it may not be legitimate. Tags: Michael Jordan Autograph

A Guide to Autograph Authentication

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:22:34 -0500

The FBI estimates that the majority of autographs being sold today are fake. This can make the pursuit of autograph collecting very frustrating for collectors and fans. Unfortunately, there are con artists out there who will present a fake autograph as a real one in the hopes of taking your hard earned money. So, how can you protect yourself against these con artists while still enjoying the pursuit of collecting? One of the best ways is to understand the importance of autograph authentication. Tags: Autograph Authentication