Identify an autograph from a photo
Learn a research workflow for an unknown signature.
Read article →The collector's notebook
Autograph guides & articles
Practical research for identifying signatures, understanding authenticity, and valuing signed memorabilia.
Is my autograph real?
Understand visual clues and authentication limits.
Read article →How much is an autograph worth?
Explore the factors behind signed memorabilia values.
Read article →How to Identify a Signed Baseball: A Collector’s Checklist
Learn how to research an unknown signature on a baseball using photographs, markings, provenance, and documented comparisons.
Read article →Printed vs. Hand-Signed Autographs: What to Check
Learn practical ways to investigate whether a signature is printed or hand-applied, and why neither observation alone proves authenticity.
Read article →How to Research Sold Prices for Autographs
A step-by-step guide to comparing completed sales of signed memorabilia, accounting for condition, documentation, and fees.
Read article →How to Check an Autograph Certificate of Authenticity
Learn how to check an autograph certificate, match issuer records to the item, and recognize unresolved questions.
Read article →How to Store Signed Photos and Protect Autographs
Learn practical ways to handle, store, and display signed photographs while reducing light and handling damage.
Read article →How to Photograph an Autograph for Identification
A practical photo checklist for documenting signatures on baseballs, cards, jerseys, and framed photographs.
Read article →Questions to Ask Before Buying a Signed Item
Use these practical questions to evaluate the history, photographs, certificate, and return terms of signed memorabilia.
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