Autographed jerseys are one of the most popular—and most counterfeited—categories of sports memorabilia sold online. Marketplaces like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Instagram shops, and private seller websites overflow with jerseys featuring forged signatures, unlicensed fabrics, incorrect tagging, and fake Certificates of Authenticity, making it difficult for beginners to know what they’re truly buying.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 674 gives you a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for evaluating autographed jerseys purchased online. Using simple visual techniques—no fabric testing, no ink analysis tools, and no handling beyond basic inspection—you’ll learn the same observational system used by professional authenticators.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Identify jersey categories most often targeted by counterfeiters
Spot signature red flags including shaky strokes, incorrect letter flow, and repeated autograph patterns
Distinguish licensed jerseys from unlicensed replicas using tagging, fonts, stitching, and materials
Evaluate fabric quality and construction clues that separate authentic jerseys from cheap imports
Recognize correct vs. fake tackle twill numbering and nameplate stitching
Distinguish authentic branding from generic or incorrect tags and league patches
Identify improper marker types, ink behavior, and placement issues linked to forgeries
Evaluate COAs and holograms for legitimacy and detect common fake styles
Recognize major seller red flags and unrealistic price points
Follow a complete non-destructive authenticity workflow used by professionals
Apply the full DJR non-destructive workflow for evaluating signed jerseys
Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication
Whether you're browsing online listings, evaluating a recent purchase, or preparing to submit an item for authentication, this guide gives you the expert structure needed to separate genuine autographed jerseys from mass-produced fakes.
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Autographed jerseys are one of the most popular—and most counterfeited—categories of sports memorabilia sold online. Marketplaces like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Instagram shops, and private seller websites overflow with jerseys featuring forged signatures, unlicensed fabrics, incorrect tagging, and fake Certificates of Authenticity, making it difficult for beginners to know what they’re truly buying.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 674 gives you a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for evaluating autographed jerseys purchased online. Using simple visual techniques—no fabric testing, no ink analysis tools, and no handling beyond basic inspection—you’ll learn the same observational system used by professional authenticators.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Identify jersey categories most often targeted by counterfeiters
Spot signature red flags including shaky strokes, incorrect letter flow, and repeated autograph patterns
Distinguish licensed jerseys from unlicensed replicas using tagging, fonts, stitching, and materials
Evaluate fabric quality and construction clues that separate authentic jerseys from cheap imports
Recognize correct vs. fake tackle twill numbering and nameplate stitching
Distinguish authentic branding from generic or incorrect tags and league patches
Identify improper marker types, ink behavior, and placement issues linked to forgeries
Evaluate COAs and holograms for legitimacy and detect common fake styles
Recognize major seller red flags and unrealistic price points
Follow a complete non-destructive authenticity workflow used by professionals
Apply the full DJR non-destructive workflow for evaluating signed jerseys
Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication
Whether you're browsing online listings, evaluating a recent purchase, or preparing to submit an item for authentication, this guide gives you the expert structure needed to separate genuine autographed jerseys from mass-produced fakes.
Digital Download — PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access
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