Autographs - Checks

[drc]

Maybe it's happened, but I've never seen a celebrity check where a family member signed for the celebrity. That's not a major concern. As a check was a legal and financial document, it would technically be illegal for the wife to forge the husband's signature. It's not something casual like a through the mail fan autograph request.

[MVSNYC]

"...and Ron K. has told me that he has come across some fake checks of the big names, specifically Ruth & Cobb. so, the bottom line as always is do your homework."

much like with cards, i try to buy my checks already graded/authenticated and from reliable sources/auction houses.

[J.McMurry]

"......but dont make the mistake of thinking they are fullproof..."

THAT'S the main point of my earlier post. Nothing in collectibles is 100% guaranteed to be authentic every time, even if it's in a PSA holder.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Very true. In anything, it is best to know as much as you can before going into a deal, be it for $30 or $300,000. Personally, I'm always leery when shopping around for a vehicle. In those cases, I use online review sites and also take along one of my mechanic buddies to inspect the car if seriously interested. If need be, I will have the car examined at a trustworthy garage that has positive word-of-mouth references. If you aren't comfortable with the subject matter, at least make sure you are dealing with upstanding individuals who are more familiarized on the topic at hand.