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The Autograph Dealer Experience Survey
Your name
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Your email
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Your phone number
Where do you sell signed memorabilia most often?
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Where do you sell signed memorabilia most often?
A
An online marketplace (eBay, Facebook Marketplace, etc. )
B
Social media (Instagram, X, etc.)
C
In person (conventions, physical store, etc.)
D
My own website
Roughly how many signed items do you sell each month?
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Roughly how many signed items do you sell each month?
A
1–10
B
11–50
C
51–150
D
150+
What's your average sale price per signed item?
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What's your average sale price per signed item?
A
Under $50
B
$50-200
C
$200-500
D
$500-2000
E
$2000+
How often do you source signed memorabilia from...
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Frequently
Sometimes
Never
In-person (signings, conventions, estate sales)
Private deals (collectors, other dealers)
Online marketplaces (eBay, Etsy, etc.)
Online auction houses (Heritage, Goldin, etc.)
Social media (Facebook groups, Instagram)
Which of these sourcing channels have been most problematic for fakes and/or disputes?
Which of these sourcing channels have been most problematic for fakes and/or disputes?
In-person (signings, conventions, estate sales)
Private deals (collectors, other dealers)
Online marketplaces (eBay, Etsy, etc.)
Online auction houses (Heritage, Goldin, etc.)
Social media (Facebook groups, Instagram)
What categories do you primarily specialize in?
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What categories do you primarily specialize in?
A
Sports
B
Film / TV
C
Music
D
Historical / Political
E
Other
Do you specialize in certain celebrities or signers?
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Do you specialize in certain celebrities or signers?
A
Yes
B
No
Which celebrities or signers are most important to your business?
Roughly what percentage of your inventory is authenticated before sale?
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Roughly what percentage of your inventory is authenticated before sale?
A
Almost none (less than 10%)
B
Some (10–50%)
C
Most (50–90%)
D
Nearly all (90%+)
Do you provide Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) with your sales?
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Do you provide Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) with your sales?
A
Yes, always
B
Yes, sometimes
C
No
Do you accept returns or offer refunds if authenticity is disputed?
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Do you accept returns or offer refunds if authenticity is disputed?
A
Yes, always
B
Case by case
C
No
If you're comfortable sharing: of your inventory, roughly what percentage turns out to be forged or misrepresented?
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If you're comfortable sharing: of your inventory, roughly what percentage turns out to be forged or misrepresented?
A
Less than 1%
B
1–5%
C
5–10%
D
10–20%
E
20%+
F
I don't want to answer this
Can you briefly describe your sourcing and selling processes for signed memorabilia?
What's the most frustrating part of your sourcing and selling process?
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