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Originally Posted by homerunhitter
I feel like with all the fake autographs out there in the hobby (mostly on eBay) that signed checks are as close as one can get to a 100% authentic autograph. Anyone think the same?
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If you are apprehensive and find yourself second guessing your self-authenticating prowess, then yes (which is fine, by the way). It's definitely better to be cautious, but there is so much signed material out there, authentic or otherwise, that it would be a travesty to limit oneself to checks. Not to mention that there simply aren't cancelled checks readily available for many, many players. It is a wonderful medium, though.
ETA: Don't forget that checks aren't foolproof. Forgers have been replicating them for centuries. In more modern times, there are enough problems with fake Ruth checks, for example, that you really need to do your research before purchasing one if you don't feel confident in relying on your own knowledge.