03/30/2026
🚨 Buyer Beware: Fake Memorabilia at Silent Auctions 🚨
We’ve been seeing more and more questionable “autographed” items popping up at silent auctions, fundraisers, and online listings—so we wanted to share some important info to help you protect your money.
When it comes to Joe Burrow memorabilia, there’s one key fact:
👉 Joe Burrow has an exclusive autograph deal with Fanatics.
That means authentic, newly signed Burrow items should come with Fanatics authentication. If you see items claiming to be signed by him with other certificates or no trusted authentication at all, there’s a very real chance they are not legitimate.
Unfortunately, silent auctions are one of the most common places where unauthenticated—or outright fake—items show up. These events are often for great causes, but that doesn’t always mean the memorabilia is verified.
🛑 Before you bid, ask:
• Who authenticated this item?
• Is it from a trusted company like Fanatics, JSA, Beckett, PSA?
• Can the hologram or certification be verified online?
💡 A deal that looks too good to be true usually is.
We’re always happy to help you verify items or answer questions—because collecting should be exciting, not risky.
Stay smart, collect with confidence 🙌
