ABOUT IRONCLAD AUTHENTICS
Ironclad Authentics, LLC is a full-service sports marketing company that specializes in the development of programs and services which GUARANTEE authentic hand-signed collectibles and licensed products. The company's extensive experience and reputation within the collectibles industry means that customers can purchase their highly sought-after signature and non-signature products with complete comfort and satisfaction. Ironclad's commitment of unparalleled integrity, creativity and customer service has attracted great athletes such as Cal Ripken Jr., Don Mattingly and Nolan Ryan. These players have been vocal about making sure the end consumer has the ability to receive a guaranteed authentic signature from their favorite player. Cal Ripken Jr. was, in fact, one of the driving forces behind the establishment of the company, which reflects his absolute commitment to honesty and integrity.
AUTOGRAPH ACQUISITION AND AUTHENTICATION
Customers receive a special Ironclad Authentics tamper-proof hologram affixed to the product and an Ironclad Authentics Certificate of Authenticity. Each and every hand-signed collectible that carries this hologram is witnessed by an Ironclad Authentics representative. Ironclad offers its customers who purchase signed products an Ironclad guarantee that the signature is authentic. Ironclad sells only properly licensed merchandise. In addition, Ironclad autographed items bear the hologram of the MLB Authenticated, Major League Baseball's official authentication program.
COA FEATURES
Ironclad Authentics provides a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that is 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" printed on card stock. It reads, "Ironclad Authentics LLC hereby certifies that the item of sports memorabilia which accompanies this document has been personally autographed by [athlete's name]. This autograph is unconditionally guaranteed as to its authenticity." It includes the facsimiles signature of the general manager of Ironclad Authentics, as well as a hologram that matches the hologram affixed to the item.