Here are a few steps you can take to help recognize a pre-printed autograph. These tips do require you to have the autograph in your possession. 1. The signature will appear to be below the surface of the glossy portion of the photo and it will often appear very ‘flat’. 2. To test this, hold the photo at an angle very close to a bright source of light. A real autograph is on surface of the photo and should reflect differently than the rest of the surface. It will be very obvious when it is a legitimate autograph signed on top of the photo. A preprint will blend right in with the surface of the photo because it is actually part of the photo and the glossy reflection will be the same in the background of the photo as well as where the autograph is printed. You may have to move the photo around to get the right angle and notice the difference in reflection but with a little practice you'll become adept at this in no time. 3. Since the au...