How can I authenticate an autograph?

[tomirish]

I found a U2 autographed guitar on Ebay that I want to buy. Is there anyone out there that can look at the photos and verify the signatures? Help would be appreciated. U2 rocks. Thanx.

 

[Chrisedge]

I've heard figures of over 80% of eBay Autographs are fake. Since U2 is fairly easy to get, I would suggest just trying to get them yourself.

PLUS I heard Bono/Edge won't sign guitars anymore, so who knows if it was real?

I have autos from all except Edge.

(Might help to link to the auction, or the eBay # so people will know which one you are looking at too)

 

[tomirish]

The guitar I was looking at was item # 7603988728. Thanks for the response.

 

[Chrisedge]

None of them look good to me, compared to my autos.

This page has all their auto's by year.
http://www.atu2.com/collectors/autographs/

Bono's looks similar
Edge's looks nothing like that
Adam's similar
Larry's doesn't have the "sweep back" look

 

[redhill]

Do a google for a company called PSA/DNA.

For around $8 they will tell you if it is likely or not likely genuine.

It needs to be an eBay auction.

This is a great idea and they are very highly regarded in this area.

Good luck and let us know what you find out.

-Redhill