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Permalink Reply by Rich on August 10, 2014 at 4:18pm

Ebay?  Numerous sources online?  Those two companies probably don't have as much of a stranglehold on the hobby as you think.

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Permalink Reply by David S on August 10, 2014 at 5:41pm

the whole entire universe.  :)

but seriously, as Rich said, EBAY, online auctions, in-person auctions, sports memorabilia conventions, sports memorabilia stores, craigslist, out of your basement, on the streets.

just search google and you will find

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Permalink Reply by Rich on August 10, 2014 at 5:51pm

Sorting out what's real and what's not can be complex.  But believe it or not, there are actually some very safe avenues for getting authentic autographs in this hobby.  I'd say the bulk of what I have doesn't have a COA at all.  I have two items with a PSA sticker (which I actually kind of regret), which was a fairly dumb move on my part since I got them in person anyway.

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Permalink Reply by Snark on August 11, 2014 at 9:13am

If you are interested in music related autographs, try out Signed, Sealed, & Delivered; it is run by Roger Epperson, a member of this forum. Epperson's authentication service is REAL -- http://www.rogerepperson.com/

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Permalink Reply by al martin on August 11, 2014 at 7:30pm

EBAY has a stranglehold on the junk

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