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How do you handle learning your autographs are fake?

How do you handle learning your prized autograph was a fake and your hard earned dollars went out the window?

I recently learned my McCartney obtained from a UACC dealer is likely not good via 3rd party authentication.

The emotions run the gamut on this one from anger to being a fool for being taken to not wanting to trust anyone about an autograph ever again.

So how do you handle the disappointment?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 7, 2016 at 8:44am

It's a very sad situation, Steve. Two things to keep in mind. First, it's possible that the dealer didn't know it was fake. In some situations it's obvious that he probably did, but in other situations it's not. Secondly, focus on getting a refund on them and not on placing blame.

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Permalink Reply by michelle on February 7, 2016 at 10:24am

At least with the uaac dealer you should get your money back but you may have to fight a hard and long battle to get a refund if the uaac dealer decides to be difficult. I don't write this to be negative but to give you the courage to plough on trying to get a refund should the worst situation occur. I know from my own experience that you really have to fight and preserve. good luck

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Permalink Reply by Steve P. on February 7, 2016 at 11:45am

Yea that could be considering it was obtained in 1997. Seeking a replacement will take some time and a lot more money than the original purchase I'm sure. Will probably have to sell some of my lesser wanted in-person stuff to fund the replacements.

Thanks for the comments all!