Recent Autograph Signings - "The Walking Dead" & "Sons of Anarchy" Cast

We are proud to now offer autographed items from both the “The Walking Dead” cast as well as the Cast of “Sons of Anarchy.” 

Jeffrey Dean Morgan "Negan from the Walking Dead" autographed "Lucille" Barbed Wire Bats inscribed "Negan."  Also available are autographed and framed 16x20 photos.

Norman Reedus "Daryl Dixon from the Walking Dead" autographed "Angel Wing Vests."  Also available are autographed and framed 16x20 photos.

Tommy Flanagan "Chibs" & Ryan Hurst "Opie" dual autographed Motorcycle Helmets.

Tommy Flanagan "Chibs" autographed Motorcycle Vests.

BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising is the only Auction Item provider that offers charities 100% authentic autographed items, authenticated by the world foremost authenticators - JSA and/or PSA/DNA.  All of our items come complete with not only a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) but also with a photo of the items actually being autographed.  

If you are interested and want to learn more, contact us at www.BWUnlimited.com.  We would love to help you.

Charity Auction Item Counterfeiters Exposed!!!

The hottest topic in the Autograph Memorabilia world today is “Hot to Spot a Fake Autograph.”  Well, its an unfortunate fact that there are counterfeiters out there but what makes matters worse is that there are a few in the Charity Market Place.  The reason these companies exist in the charity market is based solely on the fact that those who are trying to fundraise.  They are easily caught up in the “Glitz & Glitter” of the items they offer such as band signed Guitars, Cast Signed Movie Posters, Autographed photos from deceased Presidents, Musicians, Celebrities and Athletes.  Signed Music Sheets and autographed Boxing Gloves including all the Boxing Legends including Mohammed Ali.  Honestly, I’m just astounded people will even believe that these types of items are real.  They are so badly counterfeited, that it astounds me that people fall for it.

Ok here are a few tips anyone can use to check to see if those items are real:

#1 – Don’t get caught up in the Glitz & Glitter – it’s all plastic.  Seriously, think about it, do you think that the Rolling Stones are all in the same place at one place?  No. 

#2 – Here is an easy one, check Google, does any other company out there carry those items outside of the charity industry?  In the real autograph world, no one has those items.  Real autographed items can be found everywhere – not just those companies.

#3 – Another easy indicator – Who is the Authenticator?  A lot of novice collectors or charities will say “It has a Certificate of Authenticity” – That means absolutely nothing.  What matters is who is the authenticator?  Are they accepted in the Sports Industry?  Does the company have pictures of these people actually signing the items?  Do they use an unknown authentication company?  There are only two “Authentic Authenticators” – JSA and/or PSA/DNA. 

#4 – Common Sense – Seriously, just use common sense about these items.  We had a charity use these items and took them to an “Authentic Authenticator” and they found they were counterfeit. 

#5 – Lifetime Guarantee – We don’t offer a Lifetime Guarantee for our items – that if they are found to be counterfeit, you can return them.  Ours are authentic, no guarantees because they are real.

#6 – Do you know who you are dealing with – With these companies, why aren’t there pictures of the people who work there or their names?  A little mysterious.

#7 – Ask them where the items were autographed?  If they say outside of a show or an appearance, an authenticator can’t be there to ensure the autographs are real.

Charities or whoever is reading this, please just use common sense. Don’t be fooled – we are here to protect you. 

BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising does not carry these items because they are not authentic.  We have been approached by several companies selling these types of items – we will not use them.  It’s all about integrity in the end, not about the almighty dollar bill $$$$.  If you want to ensure your guests receive real items, contact us at www.BWUnlimited.com.

BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising is a North American Charity Fundraising leader in a convenient “One Stop Shop” setting.  BWUCF only offers 100% authentic items authenticated by the most reputable companies in the world.  You can rest assured that our items are 100% authentic.  In fact, we don’t offer a life time guarantee that you can return them if they are found to be counterfeit.

Why "Authentic" Autographs are so ridiculously expensive!!! www.BWUnlimited.com

Everyday, people and especially charities, are scammed.  The most popular scam is autographed items.  Well with this blog, I hope to shed some light on the reality of Authentic Autographed Items as opposed to Counterfeit aka "Fake" autographed items.

For instance, the Super Bowl just occurred and the autograph world is on fire.  Obviously, the most sought after autograph is Tom Brady's.  Well, Tom Brady isn't cheap.  In fact, his autograph is extremely expensive.  Now understand this, we (Wholesalers) do not set the prices for the autographs we offer - the Athlete and his Agent does.

For a Tom Brady autographed unframed 8x10 photo, the Wholesale price is $849.00.  Don't go nuts

just yet and ask why in the world its so expensive, think about this - an autographed Tom Brady Jersey (NOT Game Worn) is being wholesaled for $999.00.  Are you about to have a stroke?  Don't because if your looking for a signed Tom Brady Full Size helmet, the
wholesale price is an astounding $1,099.00.

I know what you're thinking, these guys get paid millions upon millions of dollars and yet they charge so much for their autograph.  Do you know why?  Because they can and worse than that, they get those prices easily.

Now remember, those are wholesale prices, in fact, the pictures here are from a wholesale price sheet just sent out.  Now keep in mind, these are REAL, very REAL.  So if you see them cheaper, they are without a doubt fake.

Now lets take an autographed Muhammad Ali boxing glove.  Understand that hes not signing any longer.  His authentic autographed Boxing Gloves are being sold for $4,000.00.  Yup, you read it right, $4,000.00.

There are companies out there who offer much cheaper Tom Brady and Ali items - But John Brady and Jimmy Ali signed them.

Remember, if its too cheap....something is wrong and it DOES NOT MATTER that its going to a charity event.  Don't believe the hype...you are being scammed.
 
I always preach this - its not about how great the autograph looks or how real it looks, its about who the authenticator is.  Only Authentic Authenticators should be considered when considering either to purchase or accept the items for your charity event.

BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising only offers autographed items which are 100% authentic and authenticated by either JSA or PSA/DNA, the two most reputable authenticators in the world.  Our Logo is truly like the good housekeeping seal of approval in regard to autographed items.  For more information, contact us at www.BWUnlimited.com.

BW Unlimited vs. Charity Autograph Counterfeiter’s

I truly believe it’s my duty to educate, inform and protect people from being swindled, lied to or stolen from.  So, here again I am hoping that this blog reaches charities or people across North America who care about the same things I do.

Yesterday, as you will see here, we did yet another autograph signing with Ray Lewis – Legendary NFL and Baltimore Ravens Superhero.   While at the signing, people surrounding him were constantly taking photographs of him and with him including myself.  Not only is he an incredible athlete but he is an absolute icon in the sport.  Oh and btw, we also took video.  We took photos of him signing our items and then asked for a picture with me standing with him in front a Ravens Backdrop.   So, in the photo’s do you not only see Ray Lewis autographing the items but you also see me there.

Now – not only did all of that occur, but there watching Ray sign everything was a representative from James Spence Authentication (JSA).  Each item he signed received a numbered sticker corresponding to a Certificate of Authenticity Card (COA).  I am challenging other providers to at the very least MATCH our level of Authentication!!!  

Along with me, there were many other autograph dealers involved in the signing, all of which were doing the exact same thing – taking pictures and video.  Everyone wanted their picture with Ray.

We feel its vitally important to show our charities just how real we are.  Here’s how:

#1 – We use the #1 Authentication companies in the world – JSA and/or PSA/DNA.

#2 – You know exactly who we are – our names and our pictures are not only listed on our website but also on Facebook, Instagram etc.

#3 – We have and provide photos of the items actually being signed.

Now here is the rub….

For several years, honestly since the beginning of my business, there are only a few other recognizable businesses involved in the charity world as we are.  These two businesses  have been focused on offering extremely “EXCITING” items such as autographed Guitars, Drumheads, cast signed movie posters, autographed photos and now suddenly a few sports items.  I just saw a photo of a “Hall of Fame” autographed helmet.  None, not one of their autographed items are authenticated by JSA or PSA/DNA.  None of them are witnessed in person.

So I examined everything which I am going to show the major differences between our companies, here they are:

BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising (BWUCF) - VS. - Counterfeit Companies

BWUCF Point #1 - We only use the only two Authentication companies which are the standard In the autograph world – JSA & PSA/DNA.

     Counterfeit Companies - They use an absolutely unknown    Authentication company, not accepted by any major autograph dealer or website

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BWUCF Point #2 – We carry commonly found items.

      Counterfeit Companies - These two (2) companies are the only   

      companies in the world who have them.  Oddly enough, several

      years ago, one of the managers left and started his own business

      and carries the exact same as the original company but somehow

      suddenly had testimonial letters from charities.  Didn’t anyone

      even look or check?

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BWUCF Point #3 – We have never been featured in a News Article, Magazine or TV Show as a Charity Counterfeit autograph item provider. 

Counterfeit Companies -  One of the companies, which both 

      companies carry the exact same items, was TV featured during an  

      investigation into a Counterfeit autographed Guitar – Inside

      Edition. Oddly enough, both companies carry the exact same item.

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BWUCF Point #4 - Our companies name has NEVER changed since it was opened.

      Counterfeit Companies – They have changed their names (both

       companies) more times than I can even recall.  Why is that?

       BECAUSE THEY ARE RUNNING!!!

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BWUCF Point #5 – We provide untouched, non photo shopped photo’s of the items actually being autographed and you can find out when it was signed and where through the Certificate of Authenticity.  This is a common used term in the auction or autograph community referred to as "Provenance."  The definition is this:

Provenance:  The place of origin or earliest known history of something.  The beginning of something's existence; somethings origin.  A record of ownership of a work, used as a guide to authenticity or quality. 

      Counterfeit Companies – They do not!!!  Why???  

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BWUCF Point #6 - We publicize who we are, our names and pictures.

Counterfeit Companies - They do not – Who are they?

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BWUCF Point #7 – We have many photo’s of us standing with Athletes and Celebrities which we are doing or have done autograph signings with.

      Counterfeit Comapanies – They do not – Why not?

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BWUCF Point #8 – We offer items which other Retail Companies offer across the United State and can be found all over the internet at much higher prices.

Counterfeit Companies - They are the only two companies that    
      offer these items.  Why are they the only ones be found all over the
      internet at Autographs when that is not how the true autograph
      industry works.  If you do find a true authenticated item which
      they carry, that has been authenticated by a real authentication
      company, its ridiculously much higher priced.  And don’t believe
                                the “Because its for Charity” hype.

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BWUCF Point #9 – We worked with Gene Simmons alone for 3 years.  Gene would charge us $2,000.00 for a guitar which only he provides and only he signs.  Gene absolutely refuses to sign with the rest of the band KISS – which

                                by the way, he owns.

      Counterfeit Companies – Why do they        have KISS band signed guitars when    
       Gene refuses to sign with anyone else? 
       Why is the guitar not the guitar that
       Gene will only sign?  It’s his “Axe
       Bass” which he sells himself. 

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BWUCF Point #10 – If you scour the internet, you will not find one (1) bad comment or remark about us or our items.

     Counterfeit Companies - If you scour the internet, especially  
      “Autograph Magazine Live”, you will be amazed at what you

      find.  Do it, go there, I beg you.

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Seriously – do you see the major differences?  BW only provides authentic autographs.  We beg charities to look and be well informed. 

Charities must educate themselves before accepting items from any provider, including us – BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising.

BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising is a North American Charity Fundraising leader in a “One Stop Shop” convenient setting.  Every single autographed item BW Unlimited carries comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from JSA or PSA/DNA.

We would love to help you, contact us at www.BWUnlimited.com.

Charities Beware...get educated.

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Charity Auction item

Continuing our 3rd Party Authentication Policy, this Deion Sanders Dallas Cowboys autographed Full Size Helmet is authenticated by JSA.  Plus a picture is also included of Deion signing the helmet.

BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising is a North American Charity Fundraising Leader in a " One Stop Shop " convenient setting.  www.BWUnlimited.com