subject: Signed Check Replicas [print this page] Signed check replicas are gaining in popularity. Many people interested in autograph memorabilia compile autograph replicas for a variety of useful purposes. For example, serious autograph collectors who conduct signature studies rely on reproductions of authentic examples to publish autograph studies. Many celebrity fans display signed check replicas in their home or office.
Signed check replicas make a particularly desirable form of display piece because signatures by a payee on a cancelled check are usually authentic; the bank has performed the authentication process for you. Professional authenticators often rely on a bank's cancellation on a check as the best evidence for authenticity.
When properly displayed, autograph checks have great visual appeal. Replica checks can be presented in a frame with a corresponding portrait of a celebrity. Some people display a check with an associated item. For example, a photo of Lady Gaga playing a guitar accompanied by a replica check she made as payment for the guitar can be fascinating. Signed check replicas can make great conversation pieces.
Cost is a major consideration when displaying signed memorabilia. Autographs from famous celebrities can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, depending on market conditions and availability of a particular celebrity autograph. A signed check replica is usually a fraction of the cost of an original autograph. The cost savings can be tremendous.
Also, imagine the feeling of having an original autograph lost, stolen, or damaged. The financial impact of losing an original autograph can be devastating. Unfortunately, many collectors lose their enthusiasm for autographs when they lose an item with a special personal attachment.
So before you spend a small fortune on an original autograph, consider the advantages of a quality reproduction. An original autograph of George Washington or George Clooney is a wonderful memento. But affordable signed check replicas of these and other famous people may provide exciting arrangements for enjoying autographs from your favorite celebrities.
