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Danhaving their autographs forged so they have created things like "WGA" or Wayne Gretzky Authentic and "SYA" or Steve Yzerman Authentic. How does everyone feel about these? It does bring out two interesting things, the particular player is receiving a premium for his autograph (which I think he deserves) and the consumer can buy an autographed item that is sure to be real.
This would not remove fans from receiving these same autographs at ballparks, ice rinks, etc, and they would still know the origin, it would just make it a little harder if they decided to sell it.
It wouldn't help much with deceaced players, but it would be a nice beginning.
Please share your thoughts.