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 SARA GILBERT signed ROSEANNE 8X10 photo PROOF W COA C $60.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 46m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 James JIMMY STEWART Autograph Its a Wonderful Life 8x10 Photo JSA COA AUTO $299.99 Time Remaining: 39m |
 Bruce Willis DIE HARD MOONLIGHTING STAR Autographed 8x10 Photo w COA $44.85 Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 SARA GILBERT signed ROSEANNE 8X10 photo PROOF W COA B $60.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 46m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 LOW OPEN Tom Hanks FORREST GUMP STAR Signed 8x10 Color Photo w COA $44.85 Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 SARA GILBERT signed ROSEANNE 8X10 photo PROOF W COA A $60.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 46m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 SPECIAL LOW OPENING BID Keanu Reeves MATRIX SPEED STAR Signed Photo w COA $24.85 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 28m |
 Margot Kidder Lois Lane Superman Autographed Signed 8x10 Photo COA $45.00 Time Remaining: 1h 35m Buy It Now for only: $55.00 |
 Sally Field Mrs Doubtfire Hand Signed 4x6 Photo COA $19.99 Time Remaining: 28d 19h 7m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Yvonne Craig Batgirl Batman Autographed Signed 8x10 Photo COA 2 $49.99 Time Remaining: 1h 35m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 SARA GILBERT signed ROSEANNE 8X10 photo PROOF W COA D $60.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 47m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 Sofia Vergara signed photo model actress bikini authentic autograph COA $20.00 Time Remaining: 2h 47m Buy It Now for only: $22.50 |
 Cindy Crawford signed photo supermodel black lace bra thong authentic COA $35.00 Time Remaining: 2h 48m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 |
 FRANCINE DEE signed Porn Star 8x10 photo PROOF + COA autographed NUDE $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 42m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 NO RESERVE Kim Basinger SULTRY SUPERSTAR ACTRESS Autographed Photo w COA $24.85 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 25m |
 Abba Hand Signed Autographed 10x8 Photo signed by all 4 members W COA Must Have $150.00 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 1m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 NO RESERVE Patrick Swayze DECEASED HOLLYWOOD LEGEND Autographed Photo w COA $68.85 Time Remaining: 3h 29m |
 VIJAY SINGH SIGNED 8 X 10 PHOTO WITH COA $9.99 Time Remaining: 3h 30m |
 JESSICA DRAKE signed Porn Star 8x10 photo PROOF + COA autographed SEXY $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 3m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 ZACK JOHNSON SIGNED 8 X 10 PHOTO WITH COA $9.99 Time Remaining: 3h 30m |
 ANNASOPHIA ROBB SIGNED AUTOGRAPH SOUL SURFER BIKINI ON BEACH 8X10 PHOTO COA $85.00 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 34m Buy It Now for only: $85.00 |
 SALE Paula Abdul MUSIC TELEVISION SUPERSTAR Autographed 8x10 Photo w COA $29.85 Time Remaining: 3h 33m |
 ANGELA LANSBURY VINTAGE SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH COA NO RESERVE $1.42 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 27m |
 HARDCORE PAWN AUTHENTIC SIGNED CAST 8X10 PHOTO LES SETH ASHLEY w COA $29.49 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 31m Buy It Now for only: $29.49 |
 ANGELA LANSBURY VINTAGE SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH COA NO RESERVE 2 $3.04 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 31m |
 MATTHEW MORRISON SIGNED AUTOGRAPH NO SHIRT RIPPED BODY GLEE STUD 8X10 PHOTO COA $85.00 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 36m Buy It Now for only: $85.00 |
 ANGELA LANSBURY VINTAGE SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH COA NO RESERVE 3 $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 32m |
 SOPHIA LOREN SIGNED PSA DNA RR COA SULTRY LEGS HOT PHOTOGRAPH $35.00 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 37m |
 JESSICA ANDREWS signed Porn Star 8x10 photo with COA autographed SEXY $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 BRUCE WILLIS A Hand Signed Framed 10 x 8 Photo STUNNING With COA $28.21 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 8h 28m |
 Jenna Haze signed glossy 8x10 photo porn star autograph COA $69.99 Time Remaining: 28d 1h 11m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 BRENT HINDS signed 8x10 photo MASTODON COA $29.99 Time Remaining: 14h 14m |
 Arctic Monkeys signed 8x10 photo Alex Turner +3 more COA 1 $69.99 Time Remaining: 14h 23m |
 AL JOURGENSEN Signed 11x14 Autograph Photo MINISTRY PSA DNA COA Pose B $59.99 Time Remaining: 27d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Arctic Monkeys signed 8x10 photo Alex Turner +3 more COA 2 $69.99 Time Remaining: 14h 31m |
 WARREN KOLE signed COMMON LAW 8X10 photo PROOF COA B $50.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 49m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 Donna Summer signed 8x10 Photo American Idol w Coa $51.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 43m |
 Keira Knightley A Very Beautiful Hand Signed 8 x 10 Photo with COA $40.00 Time Remaining: 15h 8m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 WARREN KOLE signed COMMON LAW 8X10 photo PROOF COA A $50.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 49m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 Keira Knightley A Very Beautiful Hand Signed 8 x 10 Photo with COA $40.00 Time Remaining: 15h 10m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 AL JOURGENSEN Signed 11x14 Autograph Photo MINISTRY PSA DNA COA Pose C $59.99 Time Remaining: 27d 18h 46m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Winona Ryder Hand Signed 8 x 10 Photo with COA $60.00 Time Remaining: 15h 12m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 Winona Ryder Hand Signed 8 x 10 Photo with COA $60.00 Time Remaining: 15h 12m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 SOPHIA LOREN AUTHENTIC SIGNED COLOR 4X6 BEAUTIFUL PHOTO w COA $19.99 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 29m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Signed Oak Ridge Boys 8x10 Group photo with COA 100 Real $9.99 Time Remaining: 15h 57m |
 KELLI GIDDISH signed PAST LIFE 8X10 photo SEXY COA A $60.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 42m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 Basic Instinct SHARON STONE Framed Photo Auto w COA $99.99 Time Remaining: 16h 9m Buy It Now for only: $129.00 |
 Arlo Guthrie Signed Photo COA $16.95 Time Remaining: 16h 39m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 FRANCINE DEE signed Porn Star 8x10 photo PROOF + COA autographed NUDE $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Craig Fergason Signed Photo COA UACC $12.95 Time Remaining: 16h 39m Buy It Now for only: $16.95 |
 JULIETTE BINOCHE SIGNED CHOCOLAT VIANNE PROMO PHOTO AUTOGRAPH COA DEPP J $95.00 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 8m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 Frankie Muniz signed photo COA UACC $8.95 Time Remaining: 16h 40m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 Robert Patrick Signed Photo COA UACC $17.95 Time Remaining: 16h 42m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 |
 ASHLEY TISDALE SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO AUTOGRAPH HOT SEXY NUDE PSA DNA COA $200.00 Time Remaining: 28d 7h 56m Buy It Now for only: $200.00 |
 Shirley Eaton Signed Photo COA Bond Girl $18.95 Time Remaining: 16h 42m Buy It Now for only: $22.95 |
 JULIE CASH signed Porn Star 8x10 photo PROOF + COA autographed NUDE $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 12m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Shirley Eaton Signed Photograph COA Bond Girl $18.95 Time Remaining: 16h 42m Buy It Now for only: $22.95 |
 Tom Cavanaugh signed photo COA UACC $8.95 Time Remaining: 16h 44m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 COBIE SMULDERS SIGNED SEXY SEDUCTIVE IN BRA PANTIES PHOTO AUTOGRAPH COA J $90.00 Time Remaining: 29d 57m Buy It Now for only: $90.00 |
 Vanessa Hudgens Autographed 8X10 photo COA $14.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 18h 8m |
 MEHCAD BROOKS signed TRUE BLOOD 8X10 photo W COA B $60.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 43m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 CHARLIE HUNNAM SONS OF ANARCHY SIGNED 8X10 COLOR PHOTO PSA DNA COA $19.99 Time Remaining: 18h 18m |
 Thandie Newton Autographed 8X10 photo COA $14.95 Time Remaining: 18h 19m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 TATE DONOVAN SIGNED DAMAGES TOM SHAYES PROMO 8X10 PHOTO AUTOGRAPH COA A $75.00 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 49m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 Mariah Carey Autographed 8X10 photo COA $19.95 Time Remaining: 18h 23m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 JESSICA ANDREWS signed Porn Star 8x10 photo with COA autographed SEXY $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 30m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 ASHLEY BENSON PRETTY LITTLE LIARS HAND SIGNED 8X10 COLOR PHOTO PSA DNA COA $19.99 Time Remaining: 18h 24m |
 Stacey Kiebler Autographed 8X10 photo COA $14.95 Time Remaining: 18h 27m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 JESSICA ANDREWS signed Porn Star 8x10 photo with COA autographed SEXY $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 37m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Alec Baldwin Autographed 8X10 photo COA $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 18h 37m |
 JELENA JENSEN signed Porn Star 8x10 photo with COA autographed NUDE $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 15m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Latex Lingerie 02681 $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 18h 42m |
 Sofia Vergara Autographed 8X10 photo COA 2 $19.95 Time Remaining: 18h 42m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 DUSTIN HOFFMAN signed CAPTIAN HOOK 8X10 photo W COA A $125.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 35m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Latex Lingerie BW 02725 $5.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 58m |
 FRANCINE DEE signed Porn Star 8x10 photo PROOF + COA autographed SEXY $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 54m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Latex Lingerie 02750 $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 19h 6m |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Rambo Military 02887 $4.99 Time Remaining: 19h 30m |
 JULIE GONZALO signed DALLAS 8X10 photo SEXY W COA C $65.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 42m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Rambo Military 02867 $4.99 Time Remaining: 19h 38m |
 WILL SMITH SIGNED AUTOGRAPH CLASSIC I AM LEGEND WITH DOG STREET 8X10 PHOTO COA $100.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 41m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 SARAH BRIGHTMAN autographed publicity Photo COA $9.95 Time Remaining: 19h 42m |
 ELLEN BURSTYN signed 8x10 Publicity Photo COA $12.95 Time Remaining: 19h 42m |
 JESSICA JAYMES signed Porn Star 8x10 photo with COA autographed SEXY $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 51m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Ragdoll Gothic 02932 $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 19h 45m |
 DIAMOND KITTY signed Porn Star 8x10 photo PROOF + COA autographed SEXY $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 14m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Ragdoll Gothic 02938 $4.99 Time Remaining: 19h 53m |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Ragdoll Gothic 02951 $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 20h 1m |
 IAN SOMERHALDER SIGNED VAMPIRE DIARIES SALVATORES SEXY GRIN PHOTO AUTOGRAPH COA $100.00 Time Remaining: 28d 22h 31m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Ragdoll Gothic 02987 $3.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 20h 8m |
 BARON VAUGHN signed FAIRLY LEGAL 8X10 photo W COA A $50.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 Natalie Portman autograph signed photo 8x10 COA Star Wars Padm Amidala $109.50 (24 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 13m |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Pin Up Lingerie 03033 $3.25 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 23m |
 KAGNEY LINN KARTER signed Porn Star 8x10 photo PROOF + COA autographed NUDE $14.99 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 45m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Chili Peppers Chad Smith Signed 85x11 Photo Paper W Sketch Inscription COA $50.00 Time Remaining: 20h 35m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 Rashida Jones I Love You Man Hand Signed 4x6 Photo COA $19.99 Time Remaining: 28d 18h 47m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 SEXY Beautiful MARIA SHRIVER Photo Auto w COA LK $24.99 Time Remaining: 20h 43m |
 CHRIS ROCK SIGNED 8 x 11 PHOTOGRAPH COA LETTER FROM CHARITY $29.99 Time Remaining: 20h 47m |
 Jacqueline Bisset Autograph Photo YOUNG LEGGY HOT Signed Signature COA AUTHENTIC $15.30 Time Remaining: 25d 18h 18m Buy It Now for only: $15.30 |
 Carrie LaChance Autographed 8x10 Photo Print Signed COA Pin Up Lingerie 03035 $6.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 48m |
Are You At Risk Of Falling For Sports Memorabilia Fraud?
The sports memorabilia market has long been a target for fraudsters and scam artists. It has been all too easy to pass off a collectible with a fake signature or an item presented as the real deal. If you want to know how to avoid falling for some of the tricks and protect yourself from losing substantial money then read on.
Your first duty is to shop with reputable dealers who you trust. You can feel confident that the collectibles you purchase are authentic and high-quality. If a dealer cannot show proof of authenticity then walk away.
Always remember the golden rule that if a deal seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Ask yourself this, would a reputable dealer dramatically under price something? You may well get lucky and find a private seller who doesn't realise what they have...but the chances are slim to say the least.
The area that is toughest to avoid forgeries is when you’re collecting cards or autographed items. It will come as no surprise that the most well known cards are the most forged. Do your research as to which ones are most at risk and find out how you can distinguish between authentic and fraudulent.
If you're shopping online for easily faked autographed items then you're asking for trouble. According to a study done by PSA, a major grading company for sports collectibles, less than half of all autographed items on the market today are authentic; only 20 percent of all Lou Gherig items found for sale were genuine. When buying online make sure that you can return it for a full refund if an authentication service determines that it is a fake. Even better, make it your policy to only purchase items that have been pre-authenticated by a reputable company.
If you can, examine the autograph next to a known autograph of the player. Clearly it should look very similar, however, identical is not necessarily a good thing. Athletes sign thousands of items and often do it at speed so there is likely to be slight variation.Identical suggests clever printing machinery.
Many dealers provide photographic or even video evidence of the signing session where a particular item was signed. Still, this is not fool-proof. It is likely that the particular athlete in question has signed many items that appear similar to the one you’re interested in purchasing. There is no real proof that the item in the photograph or video is the actual item being offered for sale, but it is still a good sign that the particular shop is trustworthy.
Be wary of those who claim to have a whole stack of items signed by the same star. Most athletes will be willing to sign a shirt, a card, or a program for a devoted fan, but they won’t be willing to sign a whole stack of items for someone who’s clearly a dealer. Plus, most athletes charge for their autographs.
If an athlete charges $175.00 for his autograph, you are not going to buy it fo $25.00. Some stars have affiliated themselves with one dealer to ensure that it is clear that any item provided by another dealer is unofficial. Autographed sports memorabilia is not run-of-the-mill. If you see an unknown dealer offering items from nearly every popular athlete, be wary. There is almost no way that this no-name vendor could amass such a collection.
Dealing in authenticated or graded collectibles is a great way to avoid fakes.Many authenticating services specialize solely in autograph authentication. These companies have dealt with thousands of such autographs, so they are skilled at spotting the fake ones. Despite this, there is always a chance that a fake will get authentication.The only way to be 100% sure that the autograph is authentic is to watch the athlete sign it yourself.
Be very careful around collectibles that come with a Certificate of Authenticity.A fake COA printed on a personal computer gives the buyer a false sense of security. Many new collectors forget that this is simply a piece of paper, and it too can be forged. Many COAs from reputable companies now include hidden watermarks and other features to prevent counterfeiting.
Not only autographs, but also game-used memorabilia, must be authenticated. Otherwise, who knows who actually wore that kneepad or jersey on the field Remember that game-used collectibles should not look untouched or brand new. Authentication is the only way to show who wore the item, and in which games. If you’re considering purchasing a game-worn or game-used item, do your fact-checking first. Make sure that the player played in the game, and that the game actually occurred. A price guide can also help you determine whether the collectible you are considering is at least plausible. You may be surprised how many collectibles exist for games that never happened!
About the Author
Mark Lewis is author of the exciting new book Your Sports
Memorabilia Guide. To get a complimentary report on how to collect the best sports cards without wasting time and money visit
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Dallas Cowboys with Tom Landry Team Signed Photograph