The best way to contact us is by sending a
to sales@4dsports.co.uk
We are happy to answer any enquiries and questions. We are not full time autograph sellers so please give us upto 24 hours to answer any replies.
Here are some questions and answers that that be of help.
Do you supply a Cetificate of Authenticy with Autographed items?
Yes, every item we sell that is autographed a certificate of authenticy is supplied. Some people assume that a certificate of authenticy is not worth the paper its wrote on but we disagree totally with that statement. This is normally stated to avoid any comebacks!! The certificate has the details regarding item and also whom/where it was purchased from - its a receipt and most often if you decide to sell some years after depending on reputation of seller it can increase value.
An example of a 4D Sports Certficate of Authenticy
I've just started collecting autographs - can you offer any advice and guidance?
Yes, we can offer some advice that may help you. Firstly, autograph collecting and memorabilia should be fun and enjoyable. Enjoy your hobby ! Tips we would say may help always look for proof, facts, providence, supporting evidence and sellers history and feedback. Main issue really is authenticy - don't want to pay £200 for a signed item that is a worthless fake - look at other examples of autograph you are interested in and see which seller has given you total faith and confidence. Alot of sellers are now showing "Picture Proof" taking pictures at time of signing this is good also look at style of autograph look for stops/starts/shakes. There are alot of honest genuine sellers of autographs but unfortunately there are also rogue sellers of autographs. If a seller is advertising "Direct from Private Signing" then a picture/location/date should be supplied - if not WHY? Other sellers do. If an item has come from a private signing this is a controlled environment so signature will be nice and relaxed and sometimes celeb will add best wishes or add squad number etc We do collect alot in-person from training grounds, football matches, hotels etc and will ask for best wishes when we can not only looks great but increases value. Autographs when obtained before/during/after football matches celeb signature may be rushed depends on moment you collected autograph and whether celeb is relaxed and they are not being bombarded from all directions.
So really look for proof/actual signature/providence/sellers history/sellers feedback. I hope this may help you in your new hobby. Enjoy your hobby !
Are you a member of any autograph clubs or associations?
Yes, we are silver members of The Autograph Club of Great Britain and also founder members of The Autograph Council.
Where do you obtain your autographed items?
A majority 98% is obtained in-person by ourselves by collecting at training grounds, before and after football matches, from pitch side access at football matches, VIP access at football matches, end of season dinners, charity events, anniversary dinners and luncheons, golf days, public signings at memorabilia fairs, private signings, hotels, airports, via agents, other reputable in-person sellers we have known.
Can you prove your items are Authentic?
Yes, we can prove our items are Authentic you only have to look at the autograph. That tells you straight away. We also will take pictures when-ever we can of various celebs signing - which can be difficult at times. Sometimes its a question of either obtaining the autograph or taking a picture. We have placed alot of pictures of various celebs in our "Gallery of Proof" which you can access on left hand side on home page. The items that we purchase in third party which is only a small percent we know items are authentic by previously meeting the others sellers on our travels and that they are 100% honest and 100% reliable. You can spot a suspicious autograph straight away!!!!
Do you purchase autographs?
We will purchase autographs if we can see item in-person and also there is supporting evidence such as where/when it was obtained and if you any photos to support authenticy. We will only purchase if evidence can be supported by claims and can tell if an item is not authentic. We will not pay the market price obviously as we have to re-sell on so if you looking at market value you are probably best to sell on eBay.