How can you tell if a celebrity signature is real?

Here are some tips to ensure the autograph is as genuine as it is impressive.

1. Turn it upside down. The best way to compare a signature is to turn it upside down.
2. Beware stamped signatures. Fake autographs are often mechanically reproduced.
3. Look closely at the ink.
4. Look for “robotic” tell-tale signs.

What determines the value of an autograph?

The value of an autograph depends primarily on the person, but also what was signed, the condition, the availability, and trends that affect supply and demand. Research autograph values in the extensive archives of Heritage Auctions, and request a free appraisal when ready to sell.

Is it legal to sell autographs?

As of today, it’s completely legal to sell a celebrity autograph and claim it’s the real deal even if it’s forged but come January that will all change, thanks to a law signed by Governor Brown. …

Are autographs worth anything?

The right signatures, however, can be worth quite a bit — either in money or in memories. As with anything collectible, an autograph’s value is whatever price you can negotiate with a buyer. Other factors are important, too — the condition of the autograph, what it’s written on, and, most importantly, who wrote it.

How do I verify an autograph?

The certified autograph can be verified using our online database and typing in the 6-digit alphanumeric certification found on either the label on the item, or the COA/LOA.

Are autographs worth any money?

In reality, it most certainly does have a specific monetary value. Autographs are big business and can be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars. How much a particular autograph is worth usually depends upon a couple of factors: the popularity or notoriety of the person in question and rarity.

How can you tell if an autograph has been stamped?

Hold the autograph up to a light source. If it glows a shaded purple colour, then it has almost certainly been stamped. Another trick is to get the celebrity to sign a negative of the photo, and then reproduce it. If the colour of the signature is silver on the photo, then this is likely to have happened.

Are ‘authentic’ autograph photos really authentic?

Every day hundreds of “authentic” or “hand-signed” photos are purchased on eBay, Amazon and other internet autograph sites. Many are offered with a “Certificate of Authentication,” (COA) or some type of document claiming the signature on the photo is genuine and has been authenticated by an alleged autograph authentication agency.

When did autographed photos start to look like autographs?

These starting showing up in the 1950s and lasted into the 1980s, and still occasionally turn up. Unlike a rubber-stamped autograph (see the next section), this type of fake autographed photo gave the appearance of leaving an indentation similar to what would happen if a ball point pen was used to sign.

Are autograph sellers becoming more suspicious?

Consequently, as more suspicious autograph sellers appear on the market; this will hopefully equip collectors with the data that will help avert a costly, painful experience. . Listed below are primarily my own personal experiences over the last 30 years of collecting.