COA's Explained
A COA (Certificate of Authenticity) is a document supplied with an item that verifies its" authenticity". Items should have matching serial numbers and/or holographic stickers to ensure the item is genuine. While bearing in mind that not all COA's are actually legitimate and all research on the COA authenticator and the signature in questions must be done prior to purchase. All items "should" be entered into a authenticators database so it is traceable at any given time or be accompanied by a RACC Approved COA but not all do do this (such as Authenitcateit & BAM Autographs)
We have complied a list of the companies that our items will have COA's from so you can further complete your research to ensure your peace of mind.
PSA - "PSA is the largest and most trusted autograph authentication service in the world. With over 35 million collectibles certified, PSA authenticates a vast array of signatures, ranging from sports to history and entertainment. Combining decades of experience with cutting-edge authentication techniques and a passion for the hobby, PSA continues to deliver a service collectors prefer."
- PSA Sticker along with Matching Serial Number Cert, searchable in their database
JSA - "Founder James Spence Jr. started out as an avid collector of sports memorabilia. Collecting autographs turned into a business as he traveled across the country attending major trade shows buying and selling memorabilia. His passion for autographs led him to extensive research and compiling an autograph exemplar library, which is second to none in the autograph industry today. James, Jr's reputation within the autograph world caught the attention of major auction houses across the country, which then employed his authentication services for their upcoming auctions. Thirty years later James Spence has built a worldwide reputation as the premier autograph authenticator in the world."
- JSA Sticker along with Matching Serial Number Cert, searchable in their database
Beckett - "Beckett Authentication Services is world's most trusted authenticator of autographed sports/non-sports collection & memorabilia led by Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero"
- JSA Sticker along with Matching Serial Number Cert, searchable in their database or
- JSA Hologram Sticker with Serial Number (No card)
ACOA -" AutographCOA Authentication was launched in 2017 by Justin Steffman, the creator of the Real Autograph Collectors Club (RACC), the leading online community of 25,000+ autograph collectors, enthusiasts, and fans worldwide. The ACOA authentication team and it's expert network of experienced consultants have centuries of combined personal experience in the entertainment, music, and political autograph fields. With direct experience obtaining over 1,000,000 in person autographs during their careers and hobby pursuits, our team carefully examines every submission using our collective experience, direct knowledge, and extensive exempler pool."
- ACOA Sticker along with Matching Serial Number Cert, searchable in their database
Authenticateit** - Aftal Approved Deal 003 & Aftal Approved Autheticator - As seen on Channel 4 Posh Pawn, also for Prestige Pawn Brokers.
** Please note this company has now been dissolved. Some items may or may not be in the OnlineCOA database
Schwartz Sports Authentic - "Schwartz Sports Memorabilia is a leading provider of authenticated sports memorabilia. We conduct hundreds of public and private athlete appearances each year."
- Schwartz Hologram Sticker and Matching Card
BAM Autographs - "BAM! Autographs is a premier celebrity autograph company specializing in bringing the magic of iconic signatures directly to your doorstep. With a passion for connecting fans with their favorite stars, we've established ourselves as a leading name in the autograph industry."
Ink2Grails - " Facebook Run group with RACC Approved sellers as owners of COA"
Please see Facebook Link to group
Pristine Authentic - "Authenticity is everything! All autographed items in our auction include leading industry authentication. Most lots include a certificate of authenticity from one or more well respected authentication companies. Each auction identifies the authenticator for that particular lot.
In some cases, a lot will include a Pristine Auction letter of authenticity. In this case, the item(s) in that particular lot include our lifetime authenticity guarantee. This letter guarantees that the item(s) will not fail a review by a reputable third party authenticity service (please review auction policies for full details)."
Excelsior Approved - Sticker and COA provided from signings with the Late Stan Lee. All pops signed by Stan Lee will be accompanied with a sticker to show its authenticity.