posted 05-14-2007 01:12 PM               

Here are ones I know already:
A complete description of the item, including a VERY clear scan, its size, any blemishes, and how it was obtained.

A money-back guarantee of authenticity for life that it was hand-signed by that person. (This part is a little tricky. What if someone just needs the money two years later, and says they've decided it's not genuine and they want the refund? Should I write "if it is found to not be genuine by a UACC-certified dealer"?) Return for 30 days for any reason.

NOT a five-page Wikipedia biography.

The suggestion to e-mail me with any questions.

posted 05-14-2007 02:19 PM               

I prefer the words "authentic signature of ______." Otherwise, "hand signed by _____" is okay too. I just see a lot of forgeries only specified as being "hand signed" with no indication of whose hand did the signing. As long as you clearly state whose hand signed it, there shouldn't be any problem.

In the end, however, I purchase based on what I see, not necessarily on what I'm told by the seller (unless they say something that just doesn't jive right). So, as you've already noted, a good scan does wonders.

Other things I look for are things that aren't related to what the seller says. For instance, I often look at what other items a seller has up for auction. If they are only selling premium autographs, but all autographs appear a little "off" then I can be pretty certain that they are all forgeries.