Unfortunately, Forgeries are a real concern in the world of collecting Autographs. Strict attention must be paid to detail of things, to check for consistency and authenticity. As stated before, most stars as a rule, write their signatures in the same fashion time after time, down to where they usually sign on a photo or a page. This is a second step in authenticating your Autograph.
Of course the best way to collect an autograph is to get it in person! This of course is not always the option that we all would like to have, as stars are not always in our backyards! Good ways of finding out where they will appear is by placing yourself on mailing lists for area groups that hold Conventions, Book Signings, looking through the paper, etc, and even writing and asking the stars themselves! Often, you can get you Autograph through the mail and personalized from your favorite celebrity. There are a variety of sources on the web today, that allow you to write directly to the stars and ask for a signed Autograph! These Search engines are designed to also give background information on celebrities such as their Filmograph/Television appearances.
