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Display # 5101520253050100All # Web Link Hits 1      PADA - Professional Autographs Dealers Association PADA is an international organization made up of the finest and most highly respected autograph dealers. There are currently 44 members in the United States and Europe. The site contains dealer contact information, detailed dealer profiles, and links to their individual web sites. PADA's Code of Ethics is the most stringent in the trade and is strictly enforced. The code requires that all PADA dealers: -Conscientiously authenticate and accurately describe all autographs; -Provide a money-back guarantee of authenticity to the original purchaser, without time limit, for every autograph sold; -Strictly adhere to the payment terms agreed upon with the seller when purchasing autographs; -Conduct business honestly, fairly, and with integrity; -Treat each customer with respect and make every effort to promote customer satisfaction. When you do business with a PADA member you can be sure you are dealing with a reliable individual who has a commitment to service and who possesses the highest professional standards in the autograph marketplace. 83 2      Autograph Fair Trade Association Ltd The "Autograph Fair Trade Association Limited" (AFTAL) is a non-profit making body run for the benefit of its members and the general public, with a view to ensuring that the members can be relied upon to be trustworthy and duly qualified to perform their respective duties. AFTAL was created by a group of people who are directly involved in autographs, signed memorabilia and the organisation of related events. All decisions are made at board level, and all members are directly accountable to the board. Membership of the Association is an endorsement of the members professional competence, and confirms to the public that the member is commited to providing authentic items, with all the required knowledge and diligence that that may demand. What do we do? AFTAL are working together with the Police, Trading Standards, and Customs and Revenue officers to monitor and help stamp out the ever-growing problem of non-authentic signed memorabilia being sold and distributed throughout the UK. The signed memorabilia market is now a multi-million £ industry, and as a consequence, there are many people that have started to ‘create’ those items that are most in demand. Much of this non-authentic material is offered on websites, Internet auctions, and through retail outlets around the UK. Although most are easily spotted by an expert, hundreds of fake items are sold to unsuspecting collectors every day. The percentage of fake-signed items on the eBay Internet auction site for example is now estimated at over 85% with up to 500 such items being sold every day. 83 3      International Autograph Dealers Alliance and Collector Club IADA-CC's primary purpose is to provide collectors a source of elite and professional dealers with whom they can feel comfortable building relationships. We are one the largest groups dedicated exclusively to autographs and autograph collecting. Our goals are to offer our members and collectors in the autograph community only the finest material from the most respected dealers in the industry. The site will inform, teach and build a foundation in which the hobbyist will succeed in the autograph industry. Whether you buy, sell, trade or just love to learn about this amazing hobby, the IADA-CC will give you the ability to meet the most prestigious dealers and the finest collectors. We welcome you to build your business, obtain knowledge, socialize with like minded people, create new relationships or earn income while you learn about the autograph industry. Begin the journey of endless opportunities by joining the IADA-CC network. 86 4      The Manuscript Society The oldest society of autograph and manuscript collectors in the United States today, the Manuscript Society has become an international organization with members in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. While collectors formed the heart of the organization in 1948, its membership today includes archivists, manuscript curators, librarians, and prominent manuscript dealers and auction houses. That expanded focus led the organization to change its name from the National Society of Autograph Collectors to the Manuscript Society in 1953. The shift also recognized that its members are serious manuscript collectors--not just autograph seekers. A quarterly journal—Manuscripts—and a quarterly newsletter—The Manuscript Society News—are hallmarks of its publications program. The Society also publishes books from time to time. Other major activities include its scholarship program and its assistance to collectors in replevin cases. On the lighter side, the Society holds an annual meeting, offering members a fun-filled get together and visits to memorable manuscript venues both in the United States and abroad. Members also get together from time to time for locally sponsored events in major cities like Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Washington, and Boston. 75 5      UACC - Univeral Autograph Collectors Club UACC - Univeral Autograph Collectors Club is a non-profit organization founded in 1965. It is dedicated to the education and fellowship of collectors. They publish 'The Pen and Quill' six times yearly. 79 6      A1 Autographs Yahoo Group This is one of the best groups around regarding the hobby of autograph collecting. We encourage open discussions regarding the hobby. Need an address, have a question - just ask. There are many members with free websites to check too. Make sure to take advantage of them. Group members are more than willing to help when and where they can. Please be aware that there is no selling or trading allowed on the group. 62 7      International Autograph Society Collecting autographs is the main issue of our club. It's members share an interest in handwritings of all kinds. The fields of collecting are multi-faceted according to the collectors’ fields themselves. The focus comprises manuscripts, autographed letter signed, signed documents, SP, FDC, cartoons and autograph cards. We cover almost all fields: history, politics, sports, classical/pop music, literature, art, science, theater, movies, space travel, military, ecclesiastics etc. What does the International Autograph Society offer per year? * 4 club papers (30x24 cm) comprising approx. 70 pages written in German but with short summaries of each article and one article in English: (view samples) * one free non-commercial ad * information (e.g. on auctions, prices, forgeries etc.) * an autograph club show * basic knowledge (preserving autographs, auctions, how to obtain autographs etc.) * getting to know other members with who you can swap and exchange experiences a bilingual homepage (http://www.ada1986.de/) * Membership Directory where you could find autograph collector's in your specialist field * Marketplace for free advertisements frequently watched by leading collector's and dealers. 100 8      Collecting Autographs TTM Google Group This is a Group for collecting autographs through the mail. All members are ASKED to post the address used and what they sent/received. Trading and Selling will be at your own discretion, as I will not moderate personal transactions! All Members are Asked to help when and where they can. NO FLAMING! 55

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