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Originally Posted by homerunhitter
I think I’ll just collect signed cancelled checks!’ That seems like a safer alternative at least o know those are not forged. I believe signed checks are as close to an authentic autograph as one can get. Your guys thoughts on signed checks? Thanks
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Al
I think that is the best thing to do if you want that to be your collecting niche, and to have some piece of mind. Many players are available on checks and most are relatively affordable (under $1000.00 ) even for HoFers.
Only legal documents , contracts , and checks are the safest bet these days. At one time I had over 175 checks in my collection and I never worried about authenticity; HOWEVER, about 8-10 years ago with the advent of really good printers I did get a few bad ones that were laser printed . What I would now if I'm primarily going to buy the checks from ebay or a dealer is ask for front and back images of the check , look for the check tear marks from the checkbook on the check , and lastly search ebay for that check of that player and pay particular attention to see if that check number is listed on ebay as well or far sale elsewhere. Call me paranoid but there are scammers everywhere using all the tools available to them.