How do you buy signed stuff with confidence?

[Mike1888]

I have a few Kojima-signed items. Generally I try to figure out the event the seller got it signed at (often it will align with their location) and also compare the signature in question to confirmed signatures. I used to use an image that had a timeline of Kojima signatures and showed how it changed over the years - it helps that Kojima dates his signature. Obviously you can never be certain though.

[Veggz]

Originally Posted by Mike1888

I have a few Kojima-signed items. Generally I try to figure out the event the seller got it signed at (often it will align with their location) and also compare the signature in question to confirmed signatures. I used to use an image that had a timeline of Kojima signatures and showed how it changed over the years - it helps that Kojima dates his signature. Obviously you can never be certain though.

That is very smart, thanks! A timeline showing how peoples signatures change sounds really helpful.

I guess it's the part about not beeing certain that holds me back.

Maybe I should just educate myself to be an autograph authentication expert lol