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Walt Disney World Company Guarantee of Authenticity

I am wondering how many people have heard of or seen autographs that have been sold at the AFI store on the backlot of MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios). They all have a seal of authenticity on the front of the nicely framed autographed photo as well as a Certificate of Authenticity that is taped to the back of the frame entitled "Guarantee of Authenticity".

Each certificate is numbered, however I have yet to find a registry for these autographs. This store is not to be confused with Starabilias formally located at Downtown Disney (since closed). There also was a store that has also shut down called Sid Cahuenga's One of a Kind Shop. Most of the autograph items they had were moved to the AFI store as well.

They continue to sell autographs with this seal and certificate of authenticity and was curious what people know about it or if there is a registry. I happen to own a Christopher Reeve autograph that was purchased at this store in 1994. I have several Reeve autographs and it looks authentic and I have asked others and they concur as well.

Would love to know your thoughts and experiences on this topic. I'm sure many of you have gone through this store and looked at some of the items yourself. Lot's of Walt Disney checks and other autographs have sold there and are for sell there today as well as other entertainment celebrities. 

Lastly, I take great comfort in the fact that the leading Disney authenticator, Phil Sears, guaranteed one of the Disney Autographs to be genuine. I have posted a picture of it as well. Nevertheless, please interject and bring your expertise to this discussion ladies and gentlemen.

Looking forward to your thoughts!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin on March 8, 2014 at 10:27pm
Gives me another reason to hate MyMagic+! It is literally the most ridiculous system Disney has implemented. I was part of the testing case for MyMagic+ during the fall and I absolutely hated it, along with others. It was constantly going down or would take forever in order for the "Magic Bands" to work. We wasted much of our trip waiting for the stupid bands to work. Why fix something that ain't broke? I loved strolling around Sids too.

Sorry for the little rant. I just hate MyMagic and am even more upset knowing Sids is gone. As far as I know, anything with a Disney seal is authentic. The Walt Disney autograph you have is no doubt authentic and a beauty too.
Permalink Reply by Bradford on March 8, 2014 at 8:19pm

Here is a another Disney Authenticated item. A Jimmy Stewart that came from either the AFI store or Sid's

Permalink Reply by Bradford on March 8, 2014 at 8:22pm

Jean Claude Van Dam Disney Authenticated

Permalink Reply by Bradford on March 8, 2014 at 8:23pm

Christopher Reeve Disney Authenticated

Permalink Reply by Bradford on March 28, 2014 at 9:39pm
Permalink Reply by Bradford on March 28, 2014 at 9:41pm
2 more autographs authenticated by Walt disney co.
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Permalink Reply by Bradford on March 28, 2014 at 9:42pm
Another disney authenticated autograph
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Permalink Reply by JXE on March 29, 2014 at 3:13pm

You keep saying "Disney authenticated" when these items come with Wehrmann certs.

Permalink Reply by Rich on March 29, 2014 at 3:14pm

Not all of them.

Permalink Reply by Bradford on March 29, 2014 at 3:35pm
This doesn't look a "Disney Authentication" to you JXE? Where is the Wehrman designation you are referring to?
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Permalink Reply by Michael Frost on March 29, 2014 at 4:29pm
 AFI store on the back lot of MGM Studio is an autograph store that purchases autographs from several sources.  When I use to run autograph shows in Florida many years ago, they would come and spend thousands of dollars on inventory from most of our venders. This store is owned and operated by Walt Disney World and should not be confused with Starabilas.  
It is hard to say what is authentic or not without phonically examining the items but they normally purchase from known reputable dealers.
The  Christopher Reeve you show looks to be likely authentic as well as the Pete Best and the Jean Claude Van Dam.
The Jimmy Stewart looks questionable to me but it is via scan and there is not a great image of the signature. 
Permalink Reply by Carl Ryan on March 29, 2014 at 9:36pm

You really have impressed me Mike. You are genuinely helping the autograph community, and donating your experience for free in many cases. My hat is off to you.

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