Collector tool

Authentication Readiness Checklist

Get a transparent readiness score (0–100) and the exact documentation gaps to close before paying for a third-party authentication service.

What type of item are you considering?

Do you have a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)?

Even a private COA — its weight depends on who issued it.

Can you match the item to a documented batch, edition, or release?

Serial numbers, edition counts, catalog references.

Do you have an original purchase receipt?

Do you have a clear provenance story?

Where it came from, when, from whom — and any supporting records.

Is there a photo of the signing or contemporaneous event?

For autographs, this dramatically lifts authenticator confidence.

Has the item already been graded or authenticated by a third party?

Are there visible condition issues (creases, stains, fading, repairs)?

Honesty here helps the result — don't hide flaws.