Autograph Education

In our opinion, enough is not done to help educate customers.

To do our part, we have built a database of authentic autographs at our website but we have decided to create an additional simple website (to comply with ebay's rules) that offers even more examples of authentic autographs.
At first, it will be mostly rock stars but, as time permits, it will grow to include hollywood celebrities and sports stars

Check it out here:

www.realgraphs.com

Answers to frequently asked questions:

Q. Is the item shown in the scan the one I will receive?

A. We never use 'stock' photos to represent our items for sale What you see is exactly what you get (with the exception of some rare private signings where we have numerous duplicates and those items are indicated as such). Many forgers on ebay list a scan of an authentic item and then send you a slightly different item that is a forgery.

Q- Is this item an original hand-autographed item?

A- All autographed items we sell are original and hand-signed by the indicated person(s). We NEVER sell any pre-prints or copies. We are one of the few sellers on eBay that actually has authentic autographs.

Q- Do ship internationally?

A- Yes, we ship worldwide!

Q- Do your shipping and handling fees also cover any duties that might be imposed on a package sent internationally?
A- No! We are not responsible for any duties levied by your country nor could we ever even try to guess what those fees might be for an item.

Q- Is my item insured?
A- No! Insurance is optional and must be purchased. It is an option on all of our items and we HIGHLY suggest you buy it. These are one of a kind collectibles and we just can't be held responsible for what happens once we drop the item at the shipper.

Q. Do you provide a 'COA'?

A- We provide you with a signed receipt which lists the details of your purchase(es) which also details our lifetime authentication guarantee! Please see our note about COA's further down this page.

Q. Are your items authentic? How do I know?

A. Very good question! Every item we sell is hand signed. No preprints, autopens, stamped signatures and etc. We have been in this business for a long time and as a result we know where and how to obtain authentic memorabilia. Most of our items are obtained in-person right on the 'street' in LA and NY by our staff. That is what separates us from the other sellers. The rest of our items come from authentic collections we buy and trades we make within the very small community of UACC dealers.

Q. What forms of payment to you accept?

A. We accept Cash, USPS money orders, paypal.com and all major credit cards via our merchant account (Visa, Master Card, Discover, Amex, JCB, Diners Club and even e-checks). If you decide you want to pay via your credit card please let us know and we will send you a link to pay via our secure server.

Q- Should I ever assume something about one of your auctions?
A- No! Ask questions before you bid if you are unsure about anything! It would be impossible for us to think of all possibilities!

About Us:

We know how and where to get authentic items! In addition, we have staff that lives in Los Angeles, CA that procure signed in-person items for us everyday.

Over the years we have owned several stores including two Field Of Dreams memorabilia stores.

We offer the best in authentic, in-person, signed memorabilia.

We are a proud member of the Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and are required to adhere to their strict code of ethics. Check them out here: www.uacc.org

We are an authorized Steiner Sports Dealer and have the best prices on the web.

World of Autographs is committed to bringing you the best quality authentic autographs. You can purchase with confidence knowing that we have your best interests in mind.

All items come with a lifetime guarantee of authenticity to the original purchaser.

Be sure to check out all the photos of us with the stars here.

A Note About COA's

We sell authentic signed items. Period.

We do issue COA's but not to prove that an item is authentic. Per UACC guidelines, we also issue a hand signed receipt with all the details of your purchase including our guarantee of authenticity. That is what counts!

Quote From the UACC FAQ:

Q. Are Certificates of Authenticity endorsed by the UACC?

A. The UACC has been very vocal about the fact that Certificates of Authenticity (COA's for short) are totally worthless. The UACC does not issue COA's, and always encourage collectors to get a signed receipt for merchandise, instead of a COA. Frankly, they aren't worth the paper that they are printed on. A COA is only as good as the dealer that has issued it. If you buy from a UACC Registered Dealer and get a receipt, you are following the correct procedure.

We hope you understand that the issuance of a COA does not make an autograph legitimate on its own: something that many forgers would like you to believe. What counts is the credibility of the dealer.

We follow the UACC guidelines and issue signed and dated receipts with every item as your “COA.”

There are a few exceptions to this rule- JSA, GAI and PSA/DNA COA's' provide proof that the item is 'most likely genuine'. They have thoroughly examined the item and compared it to their in-person database thereby weeding out most bad stuff. We know the authenticators make mistakes but we understand that you more likely to trust, a dealer that sells 3rd party authenticated items over one who does not.

We NEVER use the authenticators to determine if an item is legitimate. We simply submit many of our 'high-end' in-person obtained autographs to them in order to provide a higher level of confidence to our customers.

You will also notice some autographs are not 3rd party authenticated. The cost of authentication is high thus, lower value autographs will rarely be 3rd party certified. However they are still 100% authentic and we are always happy to help you submit any non-certified items to GAI at your expense if you would like them to be certified.

Let us know if you have any questions and above all, have fun!

World of Autographs

We are your ebay AUTHENTIC autograph source.