The sports collectibles market is one of the most heavily counterfeited categories in the world. From altered trading cards to forged autographs, fake jerseys, replica equipment, and manipulated “game-used” items, counterfeiters target every part of the hobby—and many fakes are convincing enough to fool casual buyers.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 45 — Red Flags: Identifying Fake Sports Cards & Memorabilia provides a clear, practical breakdown of the most common red flags across cards, autographs, paper items, jerseys, equipment, and online listings. This guide teaches you the same visual tests and inspection methods used by authenticators and appraisers to detect forgeries, alterations, and misrepresented memorabilia.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify counterfeit vintage cards, modern reprints, and replica inserts
Recognize trimming, recoloring, pressing, and other card alterations
Detect forged autographs and identify fake COAs and holograms
Spot fake jerseys, equipment, and artificially distressed “game-used” items
Distinguish authentic ticket stock, perforations, and period printing
Evaluate fonts, cardstock, inks, textures, and surface inconsistencies
Avoid scams, misleading listings, and seller red flags
Understand which indicators require professional authentication
Volume 45 condenses the essential red flags that help collectors avoid the most common fraud traps in the sports marketplace. Whether you buy vintage cards, modern parallels, autographed memorabilia, or game-used items, this guide will help you evaluate authenticity with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
The sports collectibles market is one of the most heavily counterfeited categories in the world. From altered trading cards to forged autographs, fake jerseys, replica equipment, and manipulated “game-used” items, counterfeiters target every part of the hobby—and many fakes are convincing enough to fool casual buyers.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 45 — Red Flags: Identifying Fake Sports Cards & Memorabilia provides a clear, practical breakdown of the most common red flags across cards, autographs, paper items, jerseys, equipment, and online listings. This guide teaches you the same visual tests and inspection methods used by authenticators and appraisers to detect forgeries, alterations, and misrepresented memorabilia.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify counterfeit vintage cards, modern reprints, and replica inserts
Recognize trimming, recoloring, pressing, and other card alterations
Detect forged autographs and identify fake COAs and holograms
Spot fake jerseys, equipment, and artificially distressed “game-used” items
Distinguish authentic ticket stock, perforations, and period printing
Evaluate fonts, cardstock, inks, textures, and surface inconsistencies
Avoid scams, misleading listings, and seller red flags
Understand which indicators require professional authentication
Volume 45 condenses the essential red flags that help collectors avoid the most common fraud traps in the sports marketplace. Whether you buy vintage cards, modern parallels, autographed memorabilia, or game-used items, this guide will help you evaluate authenticity with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
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