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All tell-tale signs of a forgery. JFK's signature is extremely collectable and, while there are many examples in existence, the vast majority of them are either autopenned or printed. The rarer autographs that are signed by hand attract the highest prices. Identifying fake John F. Kennedy autographs Courtesy Autograph Magazine. In addition to looking out for fakes, you'd want to make sure you're not unknowingly snapping up an autopenned or printed JFK autograph pictured. Although they are valuable, the real deal handwritten signatures are worth a lot more.

Dubbed 'the pinnacle of royal collectibles', Princess Diana memorabilia has surged in value since , enjoying a compound annual growth rate of Princess Diana had the sort of handwriting graphologists describe as 'curvy' — a sign of a warm and affectionate nature apparently. A blatant forgery, this iffy-looking autograph is too narrow and angular to be attributed to the late princess.

Authentic documents or photos that have been signed by the most important scientist of the 20th century are perennially in demand. Einstein signature expert Gregory J. Mallon advises potential collectors to pay close attention to: Another icon who departed far too soon, Marilyn Monroe left behind a wealth of collectibles, including many signed items. Identifying fake Marilyn Monroe autographs Courtesy eBay. There are so many fakes around, even the experts have trouble sometimes distinguishing the real autographs from the fakes.

Unless you're super-knowledgeable, only source your autographs from well-regarded dealers. The martial arts legend is a collectors' favourite and Bruce Lee memorabilia is big business. Autographs penned by the Way of the Dragon star attract high prices and make for a money-spinning investment.

Pictured is a good example of a Bruce Lee autograph.

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Fake Bruce Lee autographs are ten-a-penny. As with most forgeries, they tend to be a lot more affordable than the genuine article — if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Another thing to watch out for is signed Way of the Dragon posters. James Dean's brooding good looks, method acting chops and untimely death at 24 have made him one of the foremost cultural icons of the 20th century. Needless to say, authentic examples of the 50s heartthrob's autograph, such as this inscribed photo, are worth a small fortune — in fact James Dean's is the most valuable individual autograph in the world.

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Where do you get the photos you send to these celebrities? Maddison, I got mine on Amazon. I just picked the one I liked the most. Read the reviews to see what other people say about the one you think you want. Clint Eastwood sends secretarial signatures, meaning his secretary signs all the mail. He does not reply authentically through the mail. I was skeptical, but gave it a try. So glad you got your stuff back! Thanks for sharing that it worked for you! Jennifer sends secretarial signatures, meaning her secretary signs all the mail. She does not reply authentically through the mail. For several years I have given my dad autographed pictures for his man cave walls.

This post will explain just exactly how to sent a letter to celebrities and get an autograph back from them for a person in your life. There was an error submitting your subscription. We use this field to detect spam bots. At the same time, there is forgiveness in the industry: Learn how to determine the condition of your book. True first editions tend to be worth more than subsequent editions, but even later editions can have significant value. The value of your book might help you determine where to sell it.

As you can see, some signed books are worth a fortune while others, surprisingly, are worth very little. Getting an appraisal from a qualified book dealer is the best way to determine your book's value, but you can search listings on rare book marketplaces to see how much your signed book is currently selling for.

If you do decide to get an appraisal, select a book dealer with certification from at least one of the following organizations:. By now you should have at least an idea of how much your book might be worth. The next step is to decide where to sell it.

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It may be best to contact one or more local dealers in used books to determine their interest. One can also list them on the common auction sites, where they may or may not sell. Craigslist may be just as good an option, but one must also be willing to refund the buyer if the autograph is determined not to be authentic. Consider the balance between selling price and selling speed. As Koch puts it, "The more effort you put into selling a book, the higher your chances of success. We advise clients of three approaches to turn books into money.

An individual's choice depends on the right balance between selling the book quickly and selling it for the highest possible price. It is different if you sell books to cover dental bills — we've had a case like this — or if you wait to maximize your returns. In addition, you can sell your books to local shops and collectors, pawn shops, and via online outlets such as book buying and selling websites, Amazon, Ebay, and Craigslist.

Here's a rundown of your options and their pros and cons. No matter where you decide to sell your signed book, Morris offers the following advice: Finally, if you learn your book's signature has no value you can still sell your book by comparing current prices on Flipsy. Brick-and-mortar stores Brick-and-mortar stores offer fast cash or store credit with no ads or selling fees; however, they pay 10 to 20 percent less than online buyback stores. Sales are not guaranteed and getting a fair price might require negotiation.

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