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Hi there, I used this website a while back to ask about authenticity of an autograph, and this time i Have another question. I wasn't too sure exactly where to post, so please correct me if its in the wrong place.

Basically, about 10 minutes ago my brother brought in a signed poster that i wasnt even aware i had. First i thought it was one I'd sent to be signed, but I'm positive its not.
Now, I'm definitely not an expert, so im just wondering if theres a way of knowing if its a reprint, or original.
I'm pretty sure It is a reprint, but y'know

It came with a (not very good looking) "certificate of authentication"
Any help would be great

torem12 wrote:Hi there, I used this website a while back to ask about authenticity of an autograph, and this time i Have another question. I wasn't too sure exactly where to post, so please correct me if its in the wrong place.

Basically, about 10 minutes ago my brother brought in a signed poster that i wasnt even aware i had. First i thought it was one I'd sent to be signed, but I'm positive its not.
Now, I'm definitely not an expert, so im just wondering if theres a way of knowing if its a reprint, or original.
I'm pretty sure It is a reprint, but y'know

It came with a (not very good looking) "certificate of authentication"
Any help would be great

2 things give away reprints pretty quickly.

1) there will be other (often MANY other) identical pictures signed in exactly the same spot). Do a google image search.

2) if you hold the picture at an angle so that you can see reflect light, a real signature can be seen in the reflect light (ie it's on top of the photo image). A reprint signature will reflect the light same sat the picture

NB CoAs aren't usually worth the paper they are printed on (good looking or not). With Photoshop anyone can make a good looking one ... & it makes no difference to the authenticity of the item.