2021年1月16日 · I just stumbled across a dirt bag on eBay and as many of you will see right off the bat, as I did, he is selling a number of fake autographed items with “COAs” from at least 6 bogus companies. The seller, who’s eBay is screenshotted below, uses the handle “bestonthebloch.”

2013年7月19日 · The COA of Reel Memories. The company was busted by the FBI for selling counterfeit celebrity and Hollywood memorabilia. However, Reel Memories is not listed on eBay’s “not allowed” list, according to the author’s investigation.

2023年11月30日 · With the rise of counterfeit items and inauthentic works, it has become crucial to verify the legitimacy of a COA. This article aims to provide readers with valuable tips and insights on how to determine if a Certificate of Authenticity is truly authentic.

2020年9月1日 · Some shops, online auctions and cruise ships create their own COA and use it to produce fakes and forgeries. This has caused controversy for sellers who have been provided a fake COA to market their collectibles and art. The COA has become misleading, as people will see it and automatically believe that the document is valid.

2019年4月3日 · If I buy something online, say from a "legitimate" retailer (sportsmemorabilia, pristine auction, fantatics). The item I buy has a COA come with it. I understand the "risk" of purchasing a fake with a fake COA. I guess what I am asking is, how are these things regulated with online purchases? What are the chances of receiving a fake?

2023年3月10日 · If you're a collector of autographs, you know that a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is an essential part of the authentication process. A COA is a document that verifies the authenticity of an autograph and provides important information about the item, such as the date and location it was signed.

The industry standard for determining if an autograph is real or fake is the certificate of authenticity (COA). But just like autographs themselves, COAs can be a minefield. Disreputable vendors willfully flood the market with certificates for autographs they know to be fake.

2024年8月29日 · Spotting a fake autograph is crucial for collectors who want to ensure the authenticity and value of their prized possessions. In this post, we’ll delve into the importance of authentication, explore common forgery techniques, and offer practical advice on how collectors can protect themselves from being duped by counterfeit signatures.

A: To begin with, you need to know what a Certificate of Authenticity or COA is because all kinds of COAs are floating around out there, both real and fake. They accompany all kinds of art and are offered by galleries, private sellers, artists, websites and at auctions, especially online auctions like eBay and LiveAuctioneers.

As experts in the testing field, Adam’s Testing recommends the following to identify a fraudulent COA. 1. Verify if the COA has a QR code. QR codes are hard to tamper with and people are already refusing to go to labs that don’t use them.