Many years ago, a friend was visiting my home.  They asked a question that is understandable, and certainly not unusual, for any person who does not collect autographs.  “Is that real?”  My friend was referring to my framed Alfred Hitchcock autograph.  It was proudly displayed on my wall.

My framed, and proudly displayed, Alfred Hitchcock…

Before I continue, below are links showing hundreds of examples of forged Mickey Mantle baseballs, photos, etc. found on Ebay (the most dangerous place to buy autographs if you're a casual collector or impulse buyer).…

Immediately below are a few links to previous blogs on forged/counterfeit Willie Mays "2003 Topps Legends" autograph cards.

https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/mays-forgeries-on-fake-2003-topps-legend-cards-flood-market…

Immediately below is a link to my blog titled "Willie Mays Forgeries On Counterfeit 2003 Topps Legends Autograph Cards Flood Market."

https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/mays-forgeries-on...

Below is another link to the…

I have never understood the attraction to celebrating on New Year’s Eve.  Even in high school, I found it strange that my friends and I would gather to celebrate....  What exactly did we celebrate?

As an adult, I relax at home with my wife, and watch The Twilight Zone marathon on SYFY.  I barely make it to midnight.

This year has been one like no other.  Our country has suffered tremendously.  Our hobby has also been affected.  Many major conventions have been…

Here's another instance where an Ebay seller sold a so-called "Steiner Sports" autograph item, but without the Steiner Sports COA card.

Only the so-called hologram.

The below forged Mariano Rivera baseball is not a Steiner Sports product.

It's simply a laughable forgery penned by a amateur forger.…

Hello everyone, I got a chance to buy this John Lennon autograph. There is no COA or anything, I was wondering if it is legit. Does it look real or fake to you?

This item has been obtained in person and is thus authentic (picture attached): 

the vip has agreed to sign the material in order to support nonprofit 

organization  History Life's online charity auctions aimed at raising funds

to establish scholarships  destined to deserving but economically 

disadvantaged children. 

ALL the items sold on SignedForCharity.org have the same…

It's been awhile since I've written a blog.  As we all know, 2020 has been horrible on many fronts but I will keep this to getting autographs.  It may be a few more months before we will see in-person autographs again.

For me, the last in-person autograph I got was Nick Beggs from Kajagoogoo (current bassist for Howard Jones) and Howard Jones.  Both of those were in March.  I also got Ian Hill from Iron Maiden and a few guys from Orleans, Pure Prairie League and FireFall (they played…

Immediately below are links to previous threads on forged/counterfeit Kobe Bryant "2000-01 Ovation" cards.

People are continuing to emotionally impulsive buy Kobe Bryant forgeries on Ebay.

I find all of this disgusting.…

Hi, I recently bought this Life in hell's Table on Ebay, do you think this is genuine?…

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Immediately below are links to previous threads on forged/counterfeit Bart Starr "2001 Legends" cards.

https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/ebay-seller-dealsfromyustey-sells-forged-bart-starr-2001-legends-…

Immediately below are links to previous threads on forged/counterfeit Kobe Bryant "2000-01 Ovation" cards.

People are continuing to emotionally impulsive buy Kobe Bryant forgeries on Ebay.

I find all of this disgusting.…

Before I continue, below are links showing hundreds of examples of forged Mickey Mantle baseballs, photos, etc. found on Ebay (the most dangerous place to buy autographs if you're a casual collector or impulse buyer).…

Immediately below, are just a few links to threads on Stephen Rocchi and Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators (GFA).

Since they started their sham operation nine years ago, I still have yet to observe one authentic autograph with their worthless COA.

Not one.…

BRIAN BURKEL WAS SAPPHIRE INVESTMENT RESERVES-- NOW HE IS BACK TO PRESTIGE COLLECTIBLES

IF YOU PURCHASED AN ITEM FROM ONE OF HIS TEN SHELL COMPANIES, DO NOT SEND IT BACK AND ALLOW THE CROOK TO CHARGE YOU A 50% RESTOCKING FEE...JUST CALL YOUR CREDIT CARD COMPANY AND DO A CHARGEBACK .. EXPLAIN THE SITUATION AS TO HOW ALL HIS AUTOGRAPHS ARE FORGED AND HE WANTS TO CHARGE YOU AN ILLICIT RESTOCKING  FEE

ANOTHER WAY TO PUT BRIAN BURKEL....  PRESTIGE…