ABOUT ATHLETIC PROMOTIONAL EVENTS
Founded in 1995, Athletic Promotional Events (A.P.E.) has led the pack in recognizing up and coming talent. In its first year, A.P.E. held Kevin Garnett's first signing ever. Following up in 1996, A.P.E. held Kobe Bryant's first signing, and later in 1998 Athletic Promotional Events, Inc. was the first company of its kind to have a signing with Randy Moss.
AUTOGRAPH ACQUISITION AND AUTHENTICATION
Athletic Promotional Events, Inc. has made authenticity its number one priority. Every signature has been witnessed by a company representative and is marked with their unique hologram. Each Item also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that features a photo of the athlete signing the item and a matching hologram. Each and every autograph is guaranteed for life to be authentic.
COA FEATURES
Athletic Promotional Events provides a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that is approximately 3" x 6" printed on card stock and laminated to include a photo of the athlete from the signing at which the accompanying item was signed. The text on the COA reads, "The item you have received features an authentic autograph. A.P.E. guarantees this item was personally autographed by [athlete’s name] in [location and date of signing]." It also includes a facsimile signature of A.P.E President and Founder Scott Kupersmit, as well as the unique A.P.E. hologram.