RR Auction takes authentication to the next level

RR Auction is committed to offering authentic - and only authentic - autographs. This commitment is the foundation on which R&R has built its reputation as a responsible, respectable auctioneer. Backing our commitment to authenticity, we are proud to offer a 100% Lifetime Guarantee on every signed item we sell.

This guarantee is more than just a promise. It is a Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies every signed item and is good for the life of the piece regardless of owner. With the April auction, R&R will bolster its commitment to authentication by backing its own COA with those of highly respected authenticators in the fields of history, sports, and music. These supplemental COAs will be supplied on selected items and will serve to confirm and reinforce the authentication provided by RR Auction.

While RR Auction is exclusively responsible for its guarantee, we are proud to work with a group of industry experts providing authentication services for autographed collectibles.

Working with R&R are:

Bob Eaton, RR Auction Bob took a simple hobby and grew it into a highly successful and respected autograph business. Fascination with, and respect for, history was a natural cornerstone to his eventual, and continued, study of signatures. As sole proprietor of RR Auction, he grew his one-man, one room operation into a professionally-staffed office which, to date, has published over 325 consecutive monthy catalogs. Today, with over 25 years in business, Bob is well established as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry.

Bill White, RR Auction Bill was the first RRAuction employee when he started almost 25 years ago after getting sidetracked from doctoral math studies to study autographs instead. His eclectic taste in autographs and appreciation for acquiring authentic pieces has given him the chance to research signatures in many fields. Several in-depth studies developed into published, award-winning articles which have earned Bill a reputation as a trusted authenticator.

John Reznikoff, University Archives Specializing in historic items John is the founder of University Archives, a leading document and manuscript firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of historic texts. The company, which has bought and sold rare documents from its inception, has garnered an impeccable reputation for integrity and authority in its field. John is affiliated with, and has served as an officer in, multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry. He has authored many published articles and is a contributing editor to Autograph Collector magazine. John's experience and expertise in identifying historical items of merit is renowned in the industry.

PSA/DNA Authentication Services, PSA/DNA website PSA/DNA, a service of of Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), is the world's leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a four-level security system to prevent counterfeiting, piracy and forgery. PSA/DNA has been used to authenticate hundreds of thousands of autographs, including many historically significant sport items. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA is accepted by most major auction houses and dealers. PSA/DNA's years of expertise and knowledge have established an immpecable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions.

Mike Gutierrez, Sports Authenticator Specializing in sports Mike is the foremost autograph authenticator of sports memorabilia, and many serious buyers consider his approval a requisite to their sports autograph purchases. With over twenty years experience, Mike has earned an unsurpassed level of trust in a field that has seen fraud and forgeries tarnish its reputation. Through his knowledge and professional affiliations, Mike takes pride in working to preserve and enhance the integrity of the sports memorabilia market. His respect and influence is best measured by the added value his endorsement brings to items he authenticates. For this reason, Mike's services have been sought by both private collectors and professional concerns worldwide.

Roger Epperson, Signed, Sealed, and Delivered REAL (Roger Epperson Authentication Ltd.) Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in the autograph and collectibles industry. Starting with a strong, broad based knowledge of signatures, Roger has devoted the last several years almost exclusively to music. The result of that focus has established Roger as the trusted authenticator for all genres of contemporary music. From Elvis to Pink Floyd to Springsteen, Roger’s dedicated research has brought him recognition as a valuable resource to collectors everywhere. When supported by the REAL logo and Roger’s name, music related autographs assume an added value.

Scott Cornish, Space Exploration Scott has been fascinated by and studied historical autographs for over 30 years and began collecting them in earnest in 1990. In recent years he has stepped out of personally collecting autographs and now focuses on authenticating space autographs. His current interests include collaborating with others to detect newer master forgeries of space autographs and helping prevent these from tarnishing the considerable volume of authentic material. He co-authored the Neil Armstrong Signature Study in The Pen & Quill, which received the UACC's H. Keith Thompson First Place Literary Award.

James Spence, JSA Authentication James J. Spence, Jr. has the universal respect and approval of auctioneers, dealers and collectors worldwide. A third-generation autograph collector, his knowledge and expertise have their roots in over thirty years of hobby experience. A New Jersey native, he has opined for virtually every major auction house in the country, to attest to the legitimacy and affirm the value of their autographed offerings. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of the Treasury (IRS) have depended on Spence as their sports authentication adviser and asked for his assistance during past investigations. Numerous law enforcement agencies and insurance carriers have also placed their trust in Spence to assist in their analysis. Mr. Spence has successfully completed certification in Forensic Document Examination. Dealers have relied on his knowledge, experience and integrity for some of the highest valued, historically significant and rarest signed artifacts in existence. Countless collectors and dealers have made it the industry’s choice to secure a James Spence Authentication Letter of Authenticity for their autographed memorabilia.