ABOUT THE AUTOGRAPH SOURCE:
The Autograph Source specializes in unique, History, Hollywood, Sports, and Rock'n'Roll pieces.
Our
goal is to provide you with an investment-grade collectable that will
be an incredible conversation piece in the short term, and appreciate in
the long term. Many of our clients purchase pieces from us as part of
their overall investment portfolio. We pride ourselves on being able to
sell pieces for reasonable prices, enabling the items that you buy from
us to grow in value with the market.
We have provided customers
all over the world with some of the finest pieces the industry has to
offer. We appreciate that buying autographs can be a daunting task even
for experienced collectors. Know that you can purchase from us with
absolute confidence. Look under “authenticity” for more information.
The
Autograph Source is located in downtown Aspen, Colorado. Our location
gives us exposure to many of the modern celebrities and their agents.
The simple fact that many of the autographs that we sell are from people
who pass through our retail location gives our customers absolute
confidence that our pieces are real.
What you see here on EBay,
and on our website is only a snapshot of what we sell. Due to the unique
nature of our business, sometimes it can take us months to authenticate
and negotiate for a piece. By the time we receive the piece, there can
be several parties interested in purchasing it. As a result, a high
percentage of our pieces sell in the first 48 hours. The best way to
obtain quality pieces is to contact us with a “wish list”.
Founder
Rick Schultz has been involved at the highest level of this field, with
a high-end memorabilia gallery here in Aspen since 1996. He also
opened a very successful store in Las Vegas which sold in 2003. He has
been collecting for most of his life, and has found a way to live and
breathe his passion for Rock’n’Roll, Sports, Hollywood, and History each
and every day. Feel free to contact Rick, or any of our staff, at any
time.
AUTHENTICITY OF OUR PIECES:
The
Autograph Source works with the certified experts in each field that we
sell in order to make insure that every piece we sell is authentic.
Rather than using a generalized authentication service, we rely on the
opinion of the specific expert; the most knowledgeable authority on each
particular piece. Through our years in the industry, we know who the
experts are, and they are used to dealing with us.
We do not take
any risks on the pieces that we sell. The provenance of each piece is
the most important thing. If the provenance is impeccable, then we move
on to authentication of the piece or signature. If any part of the
equation does not add up, we simply do not deal with the piece.
We
offer a Certificate Of Authenticity, which is a lifetime guarantee that
the piece is real, with every piece. A Certificate Of Authenticity is
only as good as the company that issues it. Our reputation is
impeccable, and our letter means something. Buying from us is a no-risk
proposition.
Please feel free to email us or call us for more
information about the authenticity of our items. Different items are
sourced in different ways, and we are always happy to discuss this
topic. It is the most important facet of our business. Feel free to
contact us through ebay or The Autograph Source.
ABOUT PSA/DNA:
PSA/DNA is the world's leading third party autograph authentication company.
PSA/DNA is the largest and most
trusted third-party grading and authentication company in the
world.
Cards and collectibles graded by PSA are worth
considerably more than those that are not – and for good reason.
As the grading standard of the industry, PSA is the preferred choice
of collectors, dealers and auction houses worldwide. Founded in 1991,
PSA has processed over 20
million cards and collectibles with a cumulative declared value of
over a billion dollars. Each month we process approximately 100,000
submissions from hobbyists who are
serious about maximizing the value of their collections. By
providing the advantage and protection of impartial, third-party
grading, PSA has created a market in which collectors
can participate with complete confidence and trust.
PSA/DNA is the world's leading third-party authentication service for autographs and memorabilia. PSA/DNA
Authentication Services was founded by PSA in 1998 in response
to widespread counterfeiting, forgery and piracy of autographed
collectibles. Just as PSA grading changed the way cards and other
collectibles are valued, bought
and sold, PSA/DNA's four-level authentication process has
revolutionized the hobby of autograph and memorabilia collecting –
making it safer and more enjoyable for all.
PSA/DNA Authentication Services has authenticated hundreds of
thousands of autographs and collectibles from the worlds of sports,
music, entertainment, politics and history, including many of the most
valuable of their kind.