How many fake autographs out there?

[homerunhitter]

A simple search on eBay for “PSA signed topps” results in over 160,000 autographs for sale, It had me start thinking, even being slabbed by a TPA like PSA, how many fake/forged autographs do you think are in the hobby? (since TPAs are “only an opinion” and not the absolute final authority if an item is 100% authentic (unless we get it signed in person, can we truly know if an autograph is authentic?)

[doug.goodman]

117

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

117

It was 118 until that Alaskan avalanche in 2022 destroyed one.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by Mark17

It was 118 until that Alaskan avalanche in 2022 destroyed one.

The California fires must have taken out a few.

[homerunhitter]

Come on guys! Go easy! Of course I wasn’t asking for an exact number, I was asking more about if you thought there are alot of fake autographs in our hobby with aftermarket autographs. Geez!

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by homerunhitter

Come on guys! Go easy! Of course I wasn’t asking for an exact number, I was asking more about if you thought there are alot of fake autographs in our hobby with aftermarket autographs. Geez!

What's an aftermarket autograph?

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by homerunhitter

Of course I wasn’t asking for an exact number, I was asking more about if you thought there are alot of fake autographs in our hobby with aftermarket autographs.

I believe there are lots and lots of fakes and slabbed fakes out there. Forging autographs is child's play compared to counterfeiting cards. It's an absolute mine field out there.

[egri]

Originally Posted by Michael B

The California fires must have taken out a few.

Not to worry, Coaches Corner will replace them in short order.

[edtiques]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

117

I must be naive, I was going to guess 3. I'll have to be a little more careful I think.