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Using the Signed Icon
The"Signed" icon will be displayed next to your ad
title in all category lists and search results. This icon draws attention to your listing and allows
browsers to quickly identify which items are Signed.
Any book declared to be Signed must
contain an image of the signature OR a statement of provenance or lack thereof*
You must also make an attempt to authenticate the
signature's authenticity by comparing it to one of the many
online reference sites that offer vetted signatures for
comparison (see the Autograph Identification sites in our
Mall). Because of the proliferation of forgeries sold on other
websites where there is no accountability, we require you
make a statement concerning your knowledge of the
authenticity of the signature you are claiming. If you
cannot find a reference to compare it to, you must say so.
*A statement of provenance or lack thereof.
prov·e·nance
- Place of origin; derivation.
- Proof of authenticity or of past ownership. Used
of art works and antiques.
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Acceptable provenance
statements:
- A statement of where you obtained the autographed item
and how you declare that it is authentic. ("signed
in my presence at _____________ on 3/14/08", or "Purchased
at ____________ bookstore in 1998 - Compares well to
vetted signature on webpage ______________", or "Purchased
from _____________ book dealer in May 2004, but no online
reference found to compare it against").
- If you do not know if your autograph is authentic, you
simply say so, giving any relevant details that may help
the prospective buyer determine the authenticity of the
signature ( "Purchased at a library sale, no online
reference found to compare it to", "Purchased at a garage
sale, could not find an online reference to compare it to,
but author lives in a neighboring community", Don't know
where it was obtained, compares well to signature found at
_____________ website").
- A complete "Lack Thereof" statement is also acceptable
( "I don't know where this book was obtained and I cannot
find any online reference to compare it to.")
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