Celebrity Autographs – Spotting the Frauds
Tags: celebrity autographs, rare sports autographs, baseball autographs
Celebrity autographs are not only fun to collect but they can also serve as great investments to add to any portfolio. There are a several things to keep in mind when purchasing celebrity autographs to be sure you are investing in authentic autographs.
Recognizing fake autographs is almost a black art. Spotting them can be difficult when celebrities change their signatures on a regular basis. Some simple approaches include the basics such as spelling. Often, the imposters will incorrectly spell celebrity names and these are easy to spot. Also check for age of material. For example, if the celebrity is relatively old and they have laser printed photos floating around the web, with their so-called signature, you know these are fake as laser photos did not exist when they were alive.
It is a good idea to also remember that there are celebrity autographs often referred to as “secretarials”, meaning that they are autographs signed by their assistants. These types of signatures are also often printed in bulk on 8×10 photos and are not worth the paper they are printed on. Spotting these frauds is important since you do not want to waste not only your time, but your money in what turns out to be a worthless investment.
If you are looking to make a profit from your celebrity autograph collection, consider how the celebrity lived their life. For example, James Dean not only died at a young age, but he is known to have led a controversial lifestyle. The age that the celebrity passed away can play a significant part in how much their autograph is worth. Imagine celebrity autographs from such public figures as Bruce Lee or Marilyn Monroe. These types of autographs can garner you a hefty profit quickly.
More up to date celebrities can also turn a quick profit if the celebrity has been in or continues to be headline makers. Think along the lines of Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie. Sports celebrities are no different. In their case, famous athletes like David Beckham who is not only a great athlete, but a well known sex symbol, should be a good investment when you are actively seeking autographs.
Just remember to play it smart and think twice about fraudulent celebrity autographs before plunking down your cash. Use common sense methods to spot the frauds and you can begin building a great portfolio.
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Ant & Dec Red or Black Celebrity Autograph UACC AFTAL £60.00 |
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Chelsea Bus Celebration Signed 16×12 Photo Autographed by Harris Hudson & Hinton £34.99 |
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SECRETS TO CONTACTING CELEBRITIES BOOK rare for Autographs Photos etc £50.00 |
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2008 CELEBRITY CUTS LETTER”O” PATCH AUTO:LEONARD NIMOY #2/44 AUTOGRAPH STAR TREK £74.87 |
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YELLOW AUTOGRAPH HUNTER FAMOUS CELEBRITY SIGNATURE BOOK £3.50 |
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2009 UPPER DECK SPECTRUM CELEBRITY CUT AUTOGRAPH AUTO: NANCY WILSON #1/1 SINGER £204.24 |
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2008 CELEBRITY CUTS ICONS AUTO: WAYNE NEWTON #9/10 AUTOGRAPH “THE MIDNIGHT IDOL” £81.67 |
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Nick Faldo golf signed celebrity authentic autographs photo COA UACC original £29.95 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Paul Coia £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Carolyn Seymour £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Al Hunter-Ashton (London’s Burning) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Anne Kirkbridge (Coronation Street) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Bruce Jones (Coronation Street) £2.20 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Bryan Pringle £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Deena Payne (Emmerdale) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Elizabeth Bradley (Coronation Street) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Geoffrey Hinsliff (Coronation Street) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Geoffrey Hughes (Coronation Street) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Helen Worth (Coronation Street) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Ian Reddington £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – James Hooton (Emmerdale) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Janet Suzman £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Jill Summers (Coronation Street) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Judy Cornwell £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Karen Drury (Brookside) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Michael Keaton £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Paula Tilbrook (Emmerdale) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Peter Baldwin (Coronation Street) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Robin Bailey £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Sarah Lancashire (Coronation Street) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Stewart Wolfendon (Coronation Street) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Tina Hobley (Coronation Street / Holby City) £0.99 |
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Celebrity Autograph – Walter Matthau £0.99 |
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Sarony card celebrities autographs 43 £0.01 |
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Sarony card celebrities autographs 35 £0.01 |
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Sarony card celebrities autographs 34 £0.01 |
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Sarony card celebrities autographs 37 £0.01 |
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Sarony card celebrities autographs 32 £0.01 |
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Sarony card celebrities autographs 49 £0.01 |
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Sarony card celebrities autographs 45 £0.01 |
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2008 CELEBRITY CUTS ICONS AUTO: WAYNE NEWTON #2/10 AUTOGRAPH “MR. LAS VEGAS” £81.67 |
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2008 CELEBRITY CUTS INSCRIPTION AUTO:WAYNE NEWTON #25/30 AUTOGRAPH”MR LAS VEGAS” £81.67 |
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DANA “SINGER/CELEBRITY/POLITICIAN” 1976 AUTOGRAPHED COLOUR PHOTO.Excellent Cond £0.99 |
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Collect Autographs! / Get 350,000+ Celebrity Addresses £22.02 |
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Collect Autographs! / Get 350,000+ Celebrity Addresses £15.09 |
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Guy Pearce signed celebrity authentic autographs photo COA UACC AFTAL £24.95 |
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Twilight ECLIPSE 14 Card Celebrity Print Autograph Card £76.49 |
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celebrity autograph Crystal Gayle £0.99 |
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celebrity autograph Britt Ekland £0.99 |
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celebrity autograph Jayne Macdonald £0.99 |