Collectibles Chat Episode 13: How to buy autographs on eBay

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Collectibles Chat Episode 13: How to buy autographs on eBay - Tips for avoiding fakes.

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@arkrazor354 2 жыл бұрын

Seen a couple of these now by you. I've been a collector-dealer, primarily in the sportsworld for three full decades. I'm now taking a deeper dive into autographs. I learned some stuff here and I agree with your general tips. Plus, your t-shirt features one of my 5 favorite albums of all-time!

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@luisjiron8154 10 ай бұрын

This makes me so happy. I have a Beckett authenticated Chester Bennington vinyl album (Recharged), and a JSA authenticated Amy Lee vinyl album (Fallen). Both first pressings in color.

@abescardcollection2875 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you putting these videos out and being an asset to the hobby.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@ultimatedouchebag6760 8 ай бұрын

More fake ebay videos are needed

@jasonasher1623 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos. I'm just learning about this hobby and have found your videos very informative.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@MrDodger3222 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I'm a big believer in third party authentication too and I'm glad you talked about it. It seems like a lot of people buy autographs on the secondary market without authentication and that's asking for trouble. Authentication by JSA, Beckett or PSA protects the buyers and sellers. I also like how you mention and are honest by saying that no TPA is perfect but will get it right way more than they get it wrong. Collecting autographs is a lot of fun!!

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MrDodger3222 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication No problem!! It's also awesome you are Italian!!

@KT-qw1ws Ай бұрын

I think it depends on the item, #1 is authentication, PSA/DNA, BGS, JSA, Fanatics, etc. If it is a reputable authentication company including if it’s populated in the system. So, if it’s not authenticated by those companies and in system, if u see a good price, you would jump on it.

@jennystryker2967 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Yes shirt and really like your Yankee Figures. Great video lots of great information.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@stevef 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, this was the best 30 minutes on how to avoid fakes I have seen. I was a victim of a Mantle BB from 25 years ago. Auction event and seemed legit. Put it through JSA about six months ago for insurance purposes and it came back a fake. I was devastated. Since then I have become a student of MM signatures. I completely agree with you on third party. For baseball there is PSA, JSA for after the fact. There is also the Upper Deck balls which are authenticated and when MM was contracted. I have one and going through authentication now. Praying I learned better and the authentication comes through. I would suggest for another video if you mention baseballs - one dead give away is the kind of ball. Some of these people will fake a ball pretty well but put it on a ball with a commissioner who was in the MLB after the player died.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

@jambilardi 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You just saved me from purchasing an unbelievably cheap jersey.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@jamesfrangione8448 3 жыл бұрын

Very valuable advice!

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SoSo-nk2fh Жыл бұрын

I wish I watched this video before I purchased an autographed Deion Sanders rookie card. I’m pretty confident it’s a fake. This was an expensive mistake. Everything you warned us about occurred. I will be more cautious when it comes to buying on eBay. Thank you for this video.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@MikeMoe710 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent new opening graphics👍

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@JackingPort Жыл бұрын

now thaaat's an intro ♡ ! My thumb up 😁👍🏻 and thanks for the video

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@periklisvriniotis9889 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Kiss (the rock band) fanatic and a Collector of Kiss memorabilia. I just bought a Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons autograph for around 125$US. It was Becket approved. Is becket a trustworthy source? I heard good things about becket authentic grading system. When I went online and plugged in the Authentication Id it matched. Is that though still trustworthy to base my purchase on?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, Beckett (BAS) is a credible authenticator.

@stevef 2 жыл бұрын

For another video, could you cover Chuck Yeager signed stuff? I am seeing some fakes on eBay and any good things to look for to spot fakes would be appreciated.

@jamesslebodnick195 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve. Thanks so much for the valuable tips

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@bobcalderon2534 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your message on autographs. Thanks 😊

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@multanemo 3 ай бұрын

Yep, bought my Einstein signed photo from a reputable dealer AND authenticated and encapsulated by PSA DNA as authentic. Did I pay more? Probably. Do I have doubt. No.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 ай бұрын

Wise move. There is no such thing as a "bargain" Einstein... that is authentic.

@kyralawrence4662 Жыл бұрын

I have celebrity Autographs from my 20 years of traveling as a flight. Non have photos. They are signed in my personal flight logbook or on the serving tray (8"x10") doilies. Example: Jerry Lewis, Peter Faulk, John Amos, Graham Kerr, and many others. Is there a market for a collection like I have?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

I'm sure there is.

@nicolemoynihan6165 Жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful. Thanks!!

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@henrys3629 2 жыл бұрын

I found a Charles Bolden photo on the floor at a thriftstore. I think they gave it to me before it was tossed. Sent to him and got signed with very nice inscription. COA is a 5c piece of paper at best.

@SteveZarelli 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your valuable and thoughtful contribution.

@MrDodger3222 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the if the COA is a piece of paper saying it's authentic, yes it's meaningless. But if it's authenticated by JSA, Beckett or PSA, it's most likely real.

@MrBenitez823 9 ай бұрын

haha, that makes sense. there was a seller who had 14 steph curry autograpthed jerseys, and they flashed the Cert, but wouldnt let anyone see it. so i sat back and watched people snatch them up at really low prices. im no expert, but i can pick up on red flags. if its too good to be true, then its probably best to pass it up.

@Rimawanny 8 ай бұрын

hey. sorry got the random question but can I send u a ebay link from insta that sells signed stuff and tell me if you think they are real or not?

@MrDodger3222 Жыл бұрын

I collect baseball and basketball autographs. I know you can find forgeries of any player. Are star or non-star players more likely to be forged? I get why non-star players are forged since collectors suspect it less.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Anyone can be forged, including $5 autographs. But obviously the risk is higher with high value items.

@MrDodger3222 Жыл бұрын

@@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Oh I see. It's just I heard from one collector that he read a article that talks about lower name players being forged more than star players since collectors suspect it less. But I get what you are saying, forgers go where the money is at and that's the high value items which totally makes sense too.

@killerssv1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid I’m always on ebay having a look, how easy and your thought on the PSA stickers are they real or forged

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

There are some fake PSA stickers, but they are usually pretty easy to detect.

@user-oh7nu9iv7o 8 ай бұрын

Do you know of any reputable third-party authenticators specializing in horror and sci-fi?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 ай бұрын

Interesting question. I do not. Seems like a field that would be a good specialty.

@samlyons3552 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe in the future Touch DNA will be used for authentication ( ? )

@bobcalderon2534 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice advice. Thanks Bob Calderon

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@francescpuchadesguillem9273 3 жыл бұрын

Hi...I bought a signature of clint eastwood..and the COA is star truck signatures...I think is fake. Do you know star struck signatures? Thanks

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

I have not heard of Star Struck signatures. The COA is worthless because they are not a known expert or company. Not saying it's fake because of that, but the COA only has meaning if it is issued by a known credible company. I would use the Beckett or PSA Quick Opinion service.

@andrewcross8244 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Very informative

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@neo3429 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any recommendations on what pens are best for autographs, that resist fading?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

It varies based on the surface you are signing on.

@bs7075 Жыл бұрын

Great intro

@chriss4365 3 жыл бұрын

Their is a seller on ebay selling tons of index cards singed by different people did they use to sign index cards 30 years ago?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

Index cards were pretty common for through the mail collectors. Forgers also love index cards because if they make a mistake... no big deal. Just try again. So, index cards in and of themselves are not a reliable indicator. Now, if you are seeing the names of big Hollywood stars on index cards, that would be a huge red flag.

@chriss4365 3 жыл бұрын

@@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication you mean seeing current actors on index cards right, not actors from 30 plus years ago?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

@@chriss4365Yes, old time stars could possibly sign through mail. If the index cards are names like Tom Cruise, Lady Gaga and Beyonce ... run away.

@nickmullerITFC78 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes u can get lucky someone don't know what they're selling its happened to me depends on item too🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜

@jermar1979 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Thanks!

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@yolandahoward1099 Жыл бұрын

Hi there, let me ask you something. What if you're the one selling, the autographed pictures? Is it safe to send the images online, to a potential buyer?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Sure. Why not? If you're concerned about someone stealing the image for their own use, put a watermark on it.

@davidphillips1001 3 жыл бұрын

I buy autographs on ebay all the time. The scammers all operate out in the open and will tell you they’re selling fakes if you know how to ask them and understand what they’re telling you. Never ever buy from a new seller without chatting them up first and feeling them out. My pick-up line is always always asking the seller if they refund if the item fails JSA. The scammers will usually ignore you or come at you with a bunch of bullshit about TPA being bad and unreliable. Once the scammers know you are going to authenticate what they sell you, they’ll get hostile. Ask the seller where they obtained the autograph - the scammers will ignore you or tell you they got it at an estate sale or auction. The legit sellers all know where the items came from and will tell you. You should absolutely look at the seller’s feedback to see what they are actually selling and who their customers are - if you see a bunch of ignorant fools leaving 5 star reviews for a 10$ Bill Murray autograph, you know the seller is a fraud. Occasionally you might see one negative comment from a buyer who did TPA and failed - a dead giveaway. The real sellers will have sales in the 100$+ range since that’s what real autographs cost. Check the RACC trusted dealer list - if your seller is on it, you’re gold. Finally, send the item to JSA right away and get it confirmed authentic. Always pay using a credit card. If JSA fails and the seller / Ebay / PayPal won’t intervene - your credit card issuer will be happy to charge it back and make them eat it. This is your nuclear option though - you don’t want to do this often. Think of all these dimensions as layers of security that complement each other. Follow all these rules and you’ll never get scammed. Finally, ignore all the chest-thumping arrogant bravado on the various collector forums where everyone is playing armchair authenticator with each other and defaming every seller on ebay because not every signature is identical to the one in their own collection. These people don’t know a thing about authentication and should stay in their own lane. My 2 cents.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

Great comment and dead on. I really could have done a two hour video on the topic. Scammers often use the "Estate sale" and "grandpas attic" stories. They typically bash TPAs and link to the the same shady websites to "prove" their point. Or they will dredge up a 12 year old news clip of a TPA making a mistake with Sal Bando at a show. I have noticed a ton of crooked sellers end their auction descriptions with a religious sentiment like "God Bless" or some patriotic sentiment. I believe they do this because it gives them a veneer of being "honest." Totally disgusting they use God as a gimmick to rip people off with their worthless fakes. Another thing they often do is have a super long biographical description... copying the entire Wikipedia page. Like this somehow gives them an air of expertise. Anything to distract from the fake autograph itself. Thanks for watching.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

One more thought... you wrote: "You should absolutely look at the seller’s feedback to see what they are actually selling and who their customers are - if you see a bunch of ignorant fools leaving 5 star reviews for a 10$ Bill Murray autograph, you know the seller is a fraud." While this is accurate, the problem is that people who buy fakes often do not have the knowledge to understand something like a "$10 Bill Murray" is unrealistic and highly likely a fraud. If they did, they would have not even gotten that far with the suspect offering in the first place. You need to keep it simple in trying to educate people. Overcoming the "bargain" mentality and the mentality that "they beat everyone else out" and the "I want it to be true so bad" mentality are huge hurdles. Wise people understand they do not know everything. Unwise people do not and often greatly overestimate their own skill sets. That is what makes them the perfect mark for scammers.

@davidphillips1001 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, great call. The item descriptions with all the paragraphs of fluff are indeed another giveaway. What I find so particularly outrageous is how Ebay looks the complete other way on these pinheads. I report fake listings all the time and they do nothing. They’ll give some lip service to authenticity in their official policies and may intervene to help you in a dispute but they do nothing to protect their own customers proactively. They could hire a PSA/JSA to patrol the listings and shutdown all these asshats but it’s obvious that their lawyers have cleared them to not even implement the most basic of protections. Totally unethical for such a big company.

@GanymedeXD 2 жыл бұрын

Some might simply get annoyed hearing about TPA as they made negative experiences. I came across ebayers complaining that TPA has shown an autograph I sold allegedly was fake … requesting a refund … that was ridiculous … as I collected this autograph in person … standing face to face with the celeb. Several friends made similar experiences … that 100% authentic autographs were deemed ‚fake‘ by reputable TPA. Buying autographs via ebay is a nightmare … too many people trying to cash in with fake autographs … too many sellers quickly vanishing … I have given up on this, same with selling any from my small collection. It is simply frustrating.

@wayneg8038 Жыл бұрын

i bought a kesha autographd guiter it has a coa walls of sound do you know anything about them thank you so much

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

I do not know this musician. I recommend sending to a reputable authenticator for a screening. JSA, ACOA, PSA or Beckett.

@Joshr13047 Жыл бұрын

great video

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@kdogg7882 Жыл бұрын

How can you I spot or recognize fake authentications. I’ve seen sellers who seem to have nothing but Beckett or nothing but JSA. As soon as you watch list the item, the seller offers a discount which is odd.

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

I think it's common for mass sellers to offer a discount when you put something on watch. It's probably an automated feature built into their store software. Often prices are marked up so they can offer a discount when someone makes an offer .

@tommyscornercardstore965 2 жыл бұрын

i have a card i bought on ebay last october that i need help with

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 жыл бұрын

If it is space related, please use my email opinion service. If it's from another genre, I recommend using the online opinion service of a company like ACOA, PSA, BAS, or SWAU to get a set of experienced eyes on it.

@rigobertohernandez3526 Жыл бұрын

What do you think about coa Australia? I thinks that’s what it is. I seen some in eBay but don’t have a clue on how to go about it. Any advice

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Never heard of them.

@nickmullerITFC78 Жыл бұрын

Is that a autographs baseball bat in that case 🚜🚜🚜🚜

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@nickmullerITFC78 Жыл бұрын

@@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication which team 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

@@nickmullerITFC78 Old time Yankees from the 50s and 60s. Tommy Henrich, Hank Bauer, Enos Slaughter and several more.

@CLS04021993 3 жыл бұрын

Good video thank you

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@moistsalt 3 жыл бұрын

How do we tell its fake if they have it framed

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

Depending on the surface of the signed item and how close the glass is, in some cases, you can set a scope right down on the glass and it's basically no different than without the glass. Some items will be obviously live ink and others obviously printed copies. Under glass is typically harder with the naked eye. You may have to take it out of the frame.

@doravidan9261 2 ай бұрын

Hi, great video. I stumbled upon The Inkwell Autograph Gallery, do you think they might be legit? They have an address and everything

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 2 ай бұрын

I am not familiar with them. It's best to judge based on the item. Even the best dealers can make honest mistakes and the worst dealers may occasionally offer something legit.

@doravidan9261 2 ай бұрын

@@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication thanks 🙏 it seems like all the basic rules you stated except the “reputable seller” apply. No way to get the items authenticated though since i don’t live in the US

@ryno7110 Жыл бұрын

I always try to go with JSA items. What’s your opinion on them?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Go to 16:24 of the video.

@joycekanadet481 Жыл бұрын

What exactly is a promo autographed photo reprint?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Without any further context, I'd assume it was a reproduction of a signed promotional photo. In other words, a "photo of a signed photo."

@joycekanadet481 Жыл бұрын

@@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication what if the promo autographed photo reprint has a fan club adress on back?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

@@joycekanadet481 hi. It probably means that the fan club was sending out pre-printed photos. This makes sense because most fan clubs are not sending out. Original autographed photographs. I hope this helps.

@NJRangerGeorge Жыл бұрын

Hello I just bought a christopher reeve superman autograph picture for 225 I know a took a gamble it has a coa certificate silver screen authentics. Is that a price that is fair and a price that autograph of his goes for?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Seems unusually inexpensive and a high risk autograph. COA carries no weight. I would get it checked out by a third party.

@NJRangerGeorge Жыл бұрын

@@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication oh ok thanks I'm going to get it authenticated oneday. I also bought a Jeff East autograph thw seller said 100% money back greeted anytime

@stuartblack6803 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought 2 autographs from ebay , now I don't have a clue what I've just bought .

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

Yikes.

@GanymedeXD 2 жыл бұрын

You should always choose respected sellers that sell autographs … if they have a COA, get in touch with the person or company that issued the COA … especially when dealing with re-sellers … they can confirm whether an autograph was originally sold or made by them.

@NJRangerGeorge Жыл бұрын

Seller also offers returns

@keithscott1666 Жыл бұрын

What’s your opinion on autographs with authentication from “fanatics”

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Fanatics is a first person authenticator everything with this hologram is through a private signing they conducted. Unless the hologram is a counterfeit, it should be 100%.

@Rimawanny 8 ай бұрын

@@ZarelliSpaceAuthenticationhey. sorry got the random question but can I send u a ebay link from insta that sells signed stuff and tell me if you think they are real or not?

@electrorl5686 3 жыл бұрын

Hello kind sir I just ordered a 43 dollar signed cd (Ariana grande positions) and do not know if it is real the seller had 3 in stock and the original price was 25 dollars and he states that it’s sealed. What are your thoughts about this?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry... Ariana Grande is not my area of specialty. I recommend sending to ACOA or JSA.

@postersandstuff 3 жыл бұрын

You can ask on fb , for ex Ozzy signed cds were fake

@MrDodger3222 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree that eBay feedback is meaningless but you would think buyers would leave negative reviews for forgers since they can leave comments with their reviews. Why do you think this isn't the case?

@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Жыл бұрын

Because most people who discover they have been ripped off with a fake are so happy to get a refund they don't leave a negative. Or, the seller can get negatives removed if they do issue a refund. The pro fake sellers know the system.

@MrDodger3222 Жыл бұрын

@@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication Oh I get it!! Now I know there's a reason forgers don't have any negative feedback on eBay!! Thanks for answering my question and protecting us collectors from forgeries!