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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on June 23, 2015 at 3:22am

Never heard of them.

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Permalink Reply by Riccardo on June 23, 2015 at 3:35am

Thank you Mr.Steve for your time.

If you could be interested this is an example I found on eBay (but there are several other ones).

Riccardo

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on June 23, 2015 at 8:32am

Riccardo,

The autograph doesn't even remotely resemble any genuine Rihanna I've ever seen. 

Here's that one:

This is an example of one that's likely genuine:

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Permalink Reply by Riccardo on June 23, 2015 at 8:59am

From this one it seems another signature. From the answers I am getting and from my researches, I am not getting a good vibe about this authentication company if I have to be honest...

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Permalink Reply by Rich on June 23, 2015 at 8:09am

Never heard of them, and I question why a new "sports authentication" service is authenticating Rihanna.

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Permalink Reply by Riccardo on June 23, 2015 at 8:17am

Good question!

It seems no one have ever heard of them. I cannot say if they are reliable or not, fur sure they are not well known.

Thank you for your time in answering the question.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on June 23, 2015 at 8:20am

It's probably better to ask about the autographs on an individual basis while it's determined how accurate this service is.  Odds are against them (there are plenty of dirty "authenticators" out here, even big name ones), but it's hard to make the call without seeing more of what they're selling.

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Permalink Reply by Riccardo on June 23, 2015 at 8:31am

You are right. But you know, to make an individual check on an item that has been already authenticated by a reliable expert, is even better. For example when I check an item that has been accepted by PSA or JSA, I feel more relaxed. They do their mistakes too, but at least it is something more to add to the pile of comfort.

Thank you again.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on June 23, 2015 at 9:12am

There are many good in-person collectors on Ebay who are more reliable than PSA/JSA (who I don't think are all that great with music overall), but I'm guessing that Rihanna is a difficult signature given the magnitude of her popularity.

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Permalink Reply by Riccardo on June 23, 2015 at 11:26am

True. I had always good experience with PSA or JSA even in the music field but it is my experience. The best way is always to do your own check but you know, it is nice to have your back covered a little bit with a good authentication too. At least when you don't know the seller that well.

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