Third Party Authentication

Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon is now 95 years old.  Autograph forgers have found now is the time to start thier sleezy work. Forgeries of Buzz Aldrin's signature are now becoming somewhat common.  See two terrible forged signaures of Buzz Aldrin below. 

To no surprise the first illustration is authenticated as genuine by JSA.  This is one of a plethora of autographs certified as genuine that are worthless by those who call themselves autograph authenticators.

To an untrained eye, the second signature was authenticated by a seller of autographs who proudly advertises they are a member of the defunct UACC.   The whole thing, including the three word sentiment is VERY poorly executed.  It's amazing that someone would attach their name to this piece of garbage. The forger adding the three word sentiment thought this would make the item an easy sell.  WRONG!  There's something in this sentiment that is a dead give away as to it being a forgery.  I'll tell you if you ask.

Illustrated below are two more worthless forgeries. If you get fooled, just look at these prices.  Wait till you try to sell them at a later date.  This is enough to get you to find another hobby!

The following are two examples of books genuinly signd by Buzz Aldrin.

Like anything else nothing is 100% perfect however for over 55 years I have been writing to choose an inscribed and signed book over one simply signed. Afterall, autograph collecting is all about handwriting and signatures. Don't turn down that book inscribed and signed by Lincoln just because it is inscribed to someone else.

BEST WAY TO AVOID PURCHASING A FORGED AUTOGRAPH, purchase the item from one of the 70+ professional autograph dealers and auction houses.  PADAH  (Preferred Autograph Dealers and Auction Houses) IS THE LARGEST AUTOGRAPH DEALER ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD.  NOT ONE COMPLAINT AGAINST ONE IF ITS MEMBERS SINCE ITS INCEPTION.