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Yasiel Puig Autograph Authentic Exemplars

Ever since this rookie phenom broke into the league his autographs/cards have been a hot product. As of now I am the only person I know of who has studied Puig's autograph extensively around here so I felt the need to share some exemplars. I have exposed tons of Puig forgeries on this site, and will continue to do so. PSA/DNA listed Puig in their "Top 10 Most Forged Autographs" of 2013. IMHO about 15%-20% of Puig "autographs" on eBay at any given time are truly authentic.

In order to help, I am sharing some authentic exemplars, as well as some forgeries to help train your eyes.

AUTHENTIC EXAMPLES:

OLD SIG:

Authentic Flats:

Authentic Balls:

*NOTE: Towards the end of his rookie season, Puig started signing the side-panel WAY MORE often than the sweet spot. (Forgers have taken note of this as well)

Cards:

Authentic Helmets:

Some 2014 Spring Training autographs, his sig is evolving already:

Now I will share some FORGERY examples. Please note, I have seen forgeries certified by PSA/DNA as well as JSA. With Puig being such a new superstar, even the big authenticators are going to make their mistakes so be very careful. There are TONS of forgeries certified by Global Authentics.

I will try and keep this updated as much as I can. Be very careful when purchasing a Yasiel Puig autograph. Remember, "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is." Also remember that a "COA" is just a piece of paper, and any seller not mentioning the COA is probably a scammer.

Tags: Dodgers, Puig, Yasiel, autograph, exemplars

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Permalink Reply by Null on August 4, 2014 at 1:24pm

Here is a bogus mini schedule "signed" by Puig listed by eBay seller thebobbo2190

These are eBay sellers who try to turn worthless items into gold by scribbling horrible forgeries on them. Not even close:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yasiel-Puig-Autograph-signed-Dodgers-Schedu...

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Permalink Reply by Null on August 13, 2014 at 7:25am

What a shame to have such an extravagant display ruined by a common GA (Global Authentics) forgery. This "signed" jersey listed by eBay seller tennzonesports

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRAMED-YASIEL-PUIG-SIGNED-LA-DODGERS-AUTHEN...

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Permalink Reply by Null on August 13, 2014 at 7:28am

Here is a horrid forgery listed by eBay seller rdrj

Once again folks, IMHO only 10-15% of Yasiel Puig "autographs" on eBay are authentic at any give time... be very careful.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yasiel-Puig-Signed-8x10-Photo-Auto-with-COA...

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Permalink Reply by Null on August 13, 2014 at 7:31am

Laughable fake listed by eBay seller exquisite_autographs who claims this was obtained in Philadelphia. Also says "I have perfect feedback so bid with confidence". Feedback means nothing except the seller shipped quickly.

This is a horrid fake:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yasiel-Puig-Autographed-8-X-10-Photo-Los-An...

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Permalink Reply by Null on August 14, 2014 at 8:56am

Here is a slow, shaky, poorly executed "kitchen forgery" listed by eBay seller lzmoney

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yasiel-Puig-Signed-Card-/301277474070?pt=US...

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Permalink Reply by Null on September 9, 2014 at 7:00am

Here is a homemade "kitchen forgery" listed by eBay seller jsussman14 who is looking to make a quick buck off this sloppy mess. $35 BIN, this clown knows it's garbage:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yasiel-Puig-Autographed-Card-/251638700741?...

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Permalink Reply by Null on September 15, 2014 at 8:21am

Here is an awful forgery authenticated by PSA/DNA listed by eBay seller blueribbonsport

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-MLB-Baseball-Yasiel-Puig-Autographed...

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Permalink Reply by Null on September 25, 2014 at 7:52am

Here are 2 pathetic forgeries listed by eBay "Top Rated Seller" rick6453 who has a horrible $29.99 pick 1 scam going right now, these are both pathetic forgeries and this seller knows it. Not even CLOSE, and of course on cheap Topps base cards:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-TOPPS-YASIEL-PUIG-AUTOGRAPHED-ROOKIE-P...