Is the UACC legit?

Is the UACC legit?

Along with the UACC are professional Independent authenticating companies like JSA and PSA, that provide a highly valuable service to curtail such fraud, while enraging autograph forgers and less ethical dealers. And no UACC dealer is going to dishonor that code of ethics or it would be devastating to their business.

What is the best COA for autographs?

That being said, here is a list of the most recognized autograph authentication companies in the hobby today:

• Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA/DNA)
• James Spence Authentication (JSA)
• Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)

What is an Aftal dealer?

What is AFTAL? The “Autograph Fair Trade Association” ( AFTAL ) was formed by a group of acknowledged autograph dealers, with the intention of stamping out the market in fake items and ensuring that the customer is able to find dealers that they can trust.

Are autographs for sale legit?

All autographs are guaranteed authentic for LIFE. Each autographed item is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from AutographsForSale.com and/or the company that authenticated, obtained or witnessed the signature.

How can you tell if an Ebay autograph is real?

Autographed items

1. A clear photo of the actual autographed item.
2. A clear photo of the COA or LOA.
3. Information about the COA or LOA, including the name of the person or company issuing the certificate.
4. Refund policy, in case a reputable dealer informs us or the buyer that the item is “likely not authentic”

How do I authenticate my signature UK?

Take the photocopied document and the original and ask the person to certify the copy by:

1. writing ‘Certified to be a true copy of the original seen by me’ on the document.
2. signing and dating it.
3. printing their name under the signature.
4. adding their occupation, address and telephone number.

What is a JSA COA?

Basic Certification (COA) Your certificate of authenticity includes a JSA registration card with a unique certification number that corresponds to the alpha-numeric tamper evident label. You can upgrade your certificate of authenticity to a letter of authenticity for just $25 per item.

How many autographs on eBay are fake?

“The percentage of fake autographs being sold on eBay is easily 50 percent or more,” said an expert on counterfeit goods sold online. The purported signature of Donald Trump on a Bible that sold recently on eBay for $325 is fake, three authenticators said Wednesday.

Are Sportagraphs legit?

Finally we know from experience that buying autographs can be a daunting experience and that is why at Sportagraphs every single item we sell comes supplied with our company Certificate of Authenticity that carries a lifetime money back guarantee of authenticity and more importantly contains all our company contact …

Is autograph it now legit?

We are AFTAL (Autograph Fair Trade Association) approved (Dealer #017 – formerly known as Football Bananas) and all of our memorabilia is 100% authentic and everything is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Does eBay sell fake autographs?

eBay is a prime place to sell fake autographs because they are easy to pass off as authentic. Typically, the dishonest seller provides an image of the autographed sports memorabilia and a description. To the uninformed buyer, the signature looks authentic.

What percent of autographs are fake?

According to the FBI, a stunning 70 percent of all autographed sports memorabilia are fraudulent.

Is autautograph collection a UACC registered dealer?

Autograph Collection is a UACC Registered Dealer (302) and AFTAL Approved Dealer (044).

Why join the UACC?

UACC members not only enjoy the fellowship of other collectors, but can share their experiences in the club’s official award winning journal The Pen and Quill, which each member receives four times a year. Joining the UACC is easy, just click the Membership link at the top and you are on your way.

Can someone use the UACC logo in their advertising?

They are also the only ones allowed to use of our logo in their advertising. Please contact us before you buy from someone claiming membership. The UACC would like to pay tribute to its founder Harold Rapp.

Who is UACC founder Harold Rapp?

The UACC would like to pay tribute to its founder Harold Rapp. Harold and small group of collectors from Long Island, New York got together and formed the UACC in 1964. At that time dues were $3.00 and included a typed or mimeographed 2 page Pen & Quill.