Signed Funko Pops are one of the fastest-growing autograph categories in the world—but also one of the most heavily targeted by forgers. Counterfeit signatures, fake convention stickers, swapped boxes, tampered windows, and artificially aged markers are now widespread across online marketplaces and convention circuits. Without expert knowledge, even experienced collectors can be fooled.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 148 — Real vs. Fake: The Most Common Counterfeits in Funko Pop! Signatures teaches you the complete professional authentication system used by autograph experts, appraisers, PSA/DNA-style reviewers, convention specialists, and high-end Funko collectors. This guide breaks down the marker behavior, plastic-surface interaction, box construction, sticker legitimacy, and inscription analysis needed to protect yourself in a high-risk category.
Inside, you’ll learn how professionals:
Authenticate signatures on plastic windows and vinyl surfaces
Analyze marker flow, ink pooling, streaking, pressure variation, and traced-line indicators
Verify inscriptions using natural handwriting flow, spacing, and pen-angle changes
Distinguish real vs fake event stickers, holograms, and store exclusives
Detect re-boxing scams, window swaps, glue inconsistency, and Frankenstein boxes
Identify forged COAs, tampered labels, and fake “in-house” certificates
Recognize the highest-risk signers across anime, Marvel, horror, comics, and voice actors
Understand marketplace risk tiers and common scam patterns
Determine fair market value based on authenticity, inscriptions, rarity, condition, and signer demand
Volume 148 provides collectors with a complete, structured system to identify Funko Pop autograph forgeries confidently—protecting both financial and collectible value in one of the most fraud-prone markets today.
Digital Download — PDF • 10 Pages • Instant Access
Signed Funko Pops are one of the fastest-growing autograph categories in the world—but also one of the most heavily targeted by forgers. Counterfeit signatures, fake convention stickers, swapped boxes, tampered windows, and artificially aged markers are now widespread across online marketplaces and convention circuits. Without expert knowledge, even experienced collectors can be fooled.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 148 — Real vs. Fake: The Most Common Counterfeits in Funko Pop! Signatures teaches you the complete professional authentication system used by autograph experts, appraisers, PSA/DNA-style reviewers, convention specialists, and high-end Funko collectors. This guide breaks down the marker behavior, plastic-surface interaction, box construction, sticker legitimacy, and inscription analysis needed to protect yourself in a high-risk category.
Inside, you’ll learn how professionals:
Authenticate signatures on plastic windows and vinyl surfaces
Analyze marker flow, ink pooling, streaking, pressure variation, and traced-line indicators
Verify inscriptions using natural handwriting flow, spacing, and pen-angle changes
Distinguish real vs fake event stickers, holograms, and store exclusives
Detect re-boxing scams, window swaps, glue inconsistency, and Frankenstein boxes
Identify forged COAs, tampered labels, and fake “in-house” certificates
Recognize the highest-risk signers across anime, Marvel, horror, comics, and voice actors
Understand marketplace risk tiers and common scam patterns
Determine fair market value based on authenticity, inscriptions, rarity, condition, and signer demand
Volume 148 provides collectors with a complete, structured system to identify Funko Pop autograph forgeries confidently—protecting both financial and collectible value in one of the most fraud-prone markets today.
Digital Download — PDF • 10 Pages • Instant Access
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