Autograph Authentication

[garymc]

I am thinking of buying a collection of New York Highlanders autographs, and I have several questions?
Who is the best company to have them authenticated........
I don't want them encapsulated, I want to display them in a binder. Is it accepted by collectors to put grading stamps on the back of the autograph like they do photographs............

Looking for your help,
Gary McNabb



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[tazdmb]

Originally Posted by garymc

I am thinking of buying a collection of New York Highlanders autographs, and I have several questions?
Who is the best company to have them authenticated........
I don't want them encapsulated, I want to display them in a binder. Is it accepted by collectors to put grading stamps on the back of the autograph like they do photographs............

Looking for your help,
Gary McNabb



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Personally, I would go with either PSA or Beckett (IE-Not JSA). If you let these companies know when submitting, you can request a Full COA letter and they will put the sticker on the letter instead of the item itself. Good Luck.

[Yastrzemski Sports]

If the autographs are rare you would get a letter of authenticity. It would have a photo of the item and you can put the sticker on the letter instead of the item.

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[garymc]

I picked up the following autographs to go with my photo/card collection....

Ray Fisher
Hippo Vaughn
Jack Warhop
Clark Griffith
Ray Caldwell
Harry Wolter
Neal Ball
Russell Ford

I live in NJ so I think I'll make a appointment and go to the PSA NJ offices.....


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[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by garymc

I picked up the following autographs to go with my photo/card collection....

Ray Fisher
Hippo Vaughn
Jack Warhop
Clark Griffith
Ray Caldwell
Harry Wolter
Neal Ball
Russell Ford

I live in NJ so I think I'll make a appointment and go to the PSA NJ offices.....


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Why? Apart from Griffith--and he's marginal--none of those signatures are particularly valuable. And none are routinely forged. How many Highlander collectors do you think there are? There is very little demand for those signatures.


If you want confirmation, or to look at other examples, post your signatures here. Save your money.

[garymc]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Why? Apart from Griffith--and he's marginal--none of those signatures are particularly valuable. And none are routinely forged. How many Highlander collectors do you think there are? There is very little demand for those signatures.


If you want confirmation, or to look at other examples, post your signatures here. Save your money.

David......I don't believe in grading when it comes to cards or my photo's because I always buy from collectors who I trust. I also bought these autographs from person I trust also (Kevin K )
I'm not sure why except the paperwork might look good in my binder !
I don't really care about the worth, I have a passion for anything Highlander and will cherish these forever !! I'm really happy to have them and will be looking for more.......

[David Atkatz]

I only mentioned value as it is a motive for forgery. I, too, collect Highlander autographs and artifacts, with a particular emphasis on the 1903 team.
With the exception of Griffith, I don't think I've seen a forgery of any of those signatures.