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The following article was published in our article directory on September 26, 2010.
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Avoid Getting Hoaxed in Collecting Sports Autographs

Article Category: Advice

Author Name: Kellie

Being a sports fanatic is a thrilling thing to be. One gets to follow his or her favorite athlete or team. May it be football, basketball, baseball or any other sport, a fan would always want to be updated with the latest thing about his or her idol. While there are fans who are just contented with seeing their favorite players in the game, there are also those who would want to take their fanatic role to the next level by collecting sports autographs.

Collecting sports autographs is one certified way for a sports aficionado to get that particular kind of connection to his or her favorite player. A fan can have an autograph in many ways. There's the personal approach wherein a fan approaches his or her best-loved player and asks for an autograph. There's through writing, as when fans ask for sports autographs by mail, and usually the replies they get are not just signed items but sports fanpacks, too. And another way is by buying these memorabilia from a friend or from another person through the Internet.

There are many autographed items sold on the Internet. Unfortunately, not all of them may be original. Some items are just bogus ones. Fake sports autographs can be perfectly done that it's sometimes difficult to tell one from the original. That's why it's very important to know how to avoid getting scammed by some dishonest, sports fanatic pretenders.

Fake or Not?

These malicious techniques are used to reproduce signatures. Though autographs from these techniques look like the real thing, careful scrutiny of the inscription will protect one from falling for the scam.
- Autopen signature – an autopen machine can copy a signature and reproduce it perfectly, just like clones.
- Preprints – this reproduces a signed photo. Looking at the photo carefully helps one detect that the signature on the photo is not original.
- Rubber Stamp – this autograph is stamped through the item. It's very easy to detect stamped signatures, just inspect some smudges and ink blots.
- Secretarials, ghost signings, and clubhouse signatures – some people are just great at copying signatures, and sometimes, they are hired to sign instead of the athlete.

On the other hand, here are some tips on how one can avoid buying fake sports autographs:
- Do some background check. Being savvy when it comes to sports autographs (e.g. researching about brands, manufacturers, names, etc.) can be of great help in choosing what to purchase.
- Scrutinize the item or picture. Being familiar with one's favorite athlete's signature is important, as well as getting updated with it too. Check and compare signatures, be vigilant of the pens used, and the date the item was signed.
- Seller credentials. It's preferable to buy items from sellers who are members of UACC or Universal Autograph Collector Club, as he or she has to uphold the code of ethics of the organization.
- Go for quality. Be alert on items that are sold for a low price. At the same time, be cautious in buying expensive ones, and always check the item's authenticity and quality.
- Look for the Certificate of Authentication. Memorabilia which were certified genuine by third-party experts, are 100% authentic.

Collecting sports autographs may not just be a hobby. These memorabilia can also be a good investment as its value increases over time. Nevertheless, whether for hobby, for business or for future use, always remember to buy only authentic items!

Keywords: collecting sports autographs, Sport Fanpacks, sports autographs by mail

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