Prepare Items and Pens
30 minBring appropriate items acid-free pen silver sharpie per item type.
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Auto in Person Event Guide
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Workflow
Follow Queue Protocol
variesHave item ready name spell card brief polite interaction.
Witness or COA Opportunity
10 minOfficial event COA or JSA witness table if offered.
Sleeve and Store Immediately
15 minPen dry top loader mylar flat cool dry dark.
Tools Used
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Planning
Preparation
Baseline
Quality
Tracking
Reference Materials
In-Person Autograph StandardStandard
Industry best practices for in-person autograph.
In-Person Autograph FormulaFormula
Use archival pigment or ballpoint on paper; sharpie fades on some stocks.
In-Person Autograph Reference TableTable
Key benchmarks for in-person autograph.
| Item | Pen | COA |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Silver sharpie | Optional |
| Ball | Blue pen | JSA |
Pro Tip
Spell name card — embarrassment avoid.
Time Saver
Official COA at event cheapest auth.
Warning
One item ready — fumbling loses turn.
Safety Notes
- Crowd crush — exit awareness.
- Sharpie fumes — ventilated space.