Antiquities of California

Antiquities of California advertised a steph curry jersey from his signing. I ordered a jersey along with a Jordan framed jersey. When the curry jersey arrived I noticed it didn’t have the fanatics sticker just an antiquities sticker. Fanatics is curry exclusive autograph provider. I called and they eventually got back to me and seemed surprised that their rep promised me one from the signing and said they would make it better. Then I got the Jordan jersey a week or two later and noticed that the Jordan logo I asked for and was promised by the rep was not there. I am still waiting for the authentic curry jersey but it’s difficult to trust the Jordan signature now as well as the commitment of the company to honor the reps promises. Trust is everything for stores like antiquities and I hope my experience was not typical.
Update
I submit the signature on the Jordan jersey to a 3^rd party authenticated and in their opinion it was not genuine and not signed in the hand of michael Jordan.
Another Update
I got the fanatics jersey in the mail. However it’s blue and my original (my preferred) color was white. Plus the style or jersey looks different, but I’m tired of this so I’m not shipping for a replacement again.

Lots of cool stuff here wish I could have alot of it. A must see when in San Francisco.

Similar to eye candy, I enjoy walking in here and LOOKING, but that’s where my interest ends.
I know football memorabilia and the prices here are HIGH (must be 4:20 high!). For example, for genuine identical items, this place charges about 5 – 10 times the going rate online whether it be ebay or a traditional auction house (with buyer fees).
TIp: always do some reseach before shelling out hundreds if not thousands on what you are buying. Impulsive buying especially autographs is never a good thing. Anything can come with a Certificate of Authenticy, but it means nothing when the item isn’t real to begin with.

It blows my mind that this place is still open.
I didn’t leave much detail with my previous review so I’ll be more specific:
I was shown an Abbey Road album signed by all 4 Beatles, if it was real it was worth 50K+, but instead I was offered a sweet 5K deal, if it was real you bet I would have bought it.
How do I know it was not real:
Signed items by all 4 Beatles after «64 are rare, by «69 they were not on speaking terms. Would they have signed off on a crispy new Abbey Road album, it defies logic. The sigs were signed with Sharpie’s? Did the sigs look right well no they didn’t but I didn’t have to pull out a magnifying glass.
Rock memorabilia is easy to fake so Letters of Authenticity from noted experts in the field and provenance are not only essential but required, check out «Pawn Stars» when they get burned they fail to follow this rule.
The LOA I was offered was from someone I have never heard of, in the world of Beatles memorabilia PSA, Tracks, Perry Cox, and Frank Caiazzo carry weight.
Here’s the weird thing, as high as the prices seem to be on their memorabilia they are in reality garage sale cheap compared to real items.
On the positive side they are beautifully framed shadow boxed items.

Has some very nice pieces, but so overpriced it’s ridiculous. Tourist trap at wharf, can go to several other shops around bayarea, spend ¼ for same or similar items. Be first in store and you might get a deal I landed a Frank gore mini helmet for $ 100 being first customer in store, given half off

Can anyone say super fake baseball autographs… please do not buy these super inflated priced items… fake fake fake for example the «mike trout» big stick baseball bat is fake… how do i know? Because mike trout is #27 and whoever signed this put 37 lol
Look at the sonny gray autograph in the case. And look at any other sonny gray autograph nothing looks like it … and ohhh how about that albert pujols autograph… pretty freakin fake if you compare it to any other ones that you see. I can go on but why bother. go ahead spend the 600 on the mike trout bat… the 250 on the sonny gray and the 600 on alber pujols… buyer beware hahahaha

I have bought several pieces of memorabilia here and have always had a 5-​star experience. Despite the bull market costs, Antiquities is the only store that has the breadth and quality of signed sports, movie and music memorabilia. I have referred several friends to Antiquities and they all have been very happy with their bull market purchases.
I first discovered this place while I walking aimlessly in Fisherman’s Wharf. Going into this store made me nostalgic and I immediately had flashbacks of my childhood. When I think about my childhood, I think about the girls that wouldn’t dance with me during middle school dance (s), the violin bow that my mom beat me with, and the autographed memorabilia that I always wanted. When it was time to decorate my apartment as an adult, I went after what I’ve always wanted as a kid: autographed memorabilia. My parents never got me autographed memorabilia because they wanted me to make my own money to buy things. Now, the main reason I make money is to buy bull market items from Antiquities. Most expensive things I purchase, I usually regret. With this in mind, I have owned several Antiquities items for several years and do not regret a single purchase (maybe my autographed Tim Lincecum poster… but that’s because he sucks now).
I’m also bewildered by some of the reviews that claim this place sells «fake» autographs. Brian, the owner, is a very honest man who founded this company in 1986!!! 1986!!! This place would have gone out of business if it was selling expensive, fake goods since 1986. Also, the flagship store, founded by Brian’s mother, has been around for even longer and is in Caesar’s in Las Vegas. Like mother, like son.

This store has all kinds of autographed pieces from all parts of celeb life. You can find something for that guy or gal that has everything here.
Located on the first floor of the Fisherman’s Wharf, we ventured in close to when they were closing down so we didn’t get to see much in the store. That said, what we saw was really cool. They had miniature guitars signed by rock legends that grabbed our attention first.
My BFF and I are in a band, we are both musicians and songwriters, and huge music enthusiasts. We recognized some autographs and knew everyone that they had in the store that we were able to see. I’m not a collector nor an expert by any means, but pointing out that we probably know more than the average person when it comes to music having breathed it for 4+ decades. This was a lot of fun to peruse and experience together.
It’s probably a good thing the place was closing because I would’ve spent way more than I should have.
Don’t bring any kids in here. The «break it, you buy it» situation would be pretty painful.

This place is unbelievable! They have some of the most unique and awesome quality pieces I’ve seen and a collectible store ever. The staff is friendly and anyone wanting to work a deal that is a true collectible can grab stuff at below value. I could spend a fortune in this store so be cautious if you just got paid as you might be spending all your money here!

You’ll find Antiquities of California on the ground floor in Fisherman’s Wharf. I went there on one of my last days in San Francisco and loved it. Too bad I couldn’t buy anything though as the items are really expensive… Well, actually, I could have got me a few things and the signed photos on display caught my eye but I managed to fight back the temptation!
If you love movies, tv shows and sports; you’ll love this place. They have signed jerseys, frames, a captain america shield and plenty more.
I very nearly got me a massive frame of Iron Man 3 w/​Tony Stark facing his suits and one of the Walking Dead w/​Rick, Darryl, Lori, Glen and the other guys on the show.
It’s pricey yes but it’s to be expected when it comes to collectibles and memorabilia. The guys are really nice though and they are willing to give you a good deal in terms of shipping costs etc so, if you can afford it, pop in and have a chat to them.

Firstly my best friend and I are not by any means professional graders or certified antique authenticators. My best friend works in a record store, knows a lot of collectors, knows a lot of people on the scene and has insider knowledge on some real autograph collectors. Then you have me who knows a thing or two about music. In fact music is my passion and I am a bit of a music historian by hobby.
With that said, most of the stuff music related is 80% real which means that I am guessing that everything else is questionable.
Although all the stuff was nicely framed and organized, I fell bad that people are paying around 3K for something that is most likely fake.
1. 2112 Rush record = Neil Peart never signs and none of the guys sign in gold sharpie.
2. AC/​DC Record = Bön Scott died in April early 1980, before the sharpie was produced. Did his ghost sign?
3. Speaking of AC/​DC there was a black simple signature frame, all same handwriting with AC/​DC written underneath each «signature.» Compare those signatures to the supposed other AC/​DC signatures and the shape and handwriting are completely different.
4.X Files = Gillian Anderson is the easiest person to get and even when she is in a rush, her signature has a different shape and more legible. She has been recently been signing at comic cons and fans have posted pics and signatures on flicker. Signed script are very easy to obtain and the signature shapes on some, especially Chris Carter’s is way off shape at the one at this store.
5. Springsteen only signs guitars for Charity auctions.
6. Pink Floyd records = Gilmore hasn’t signed anything in 20 years. Gilmore’s signature is small yet on the guitar they had, it was abnormally large.
7. Monkees record = The one hardest Monkee to get at that time is Mike Nesmith who is not on the record to justify asking price. He has only recently started signing on the current tour… this week (best friend went and saw Nesmith in Seattle and is a Monkees expert). He has hidden from fame for the past 20+ years until now.
8. Crosby Stills and Nash = Crosby never signs period.
9. GN’R = Axl rose never signs anything that has already been signed by the other members and even if you did have access to get signatures… you got a cheap 45 signed? Also Axl never signs in the corner of anything.
You get the idea…

I would never buy anything from these people again, they didn’t keep their words.
My item that I bought had to be shipped and it never came on time, I requested that the picture be changed to match the Jersey and the guys said they would do so and it didn’t. The frame that it came in was damage and they would send me a gift for all the trouble and that never showed up. They lost my business for sure.

Hmm. This place has alot of cool things. I walked out of here with a rare Michael Myers headknocker from NECA that I didnt expect to find.$ 16.99 average price, I guess.
Some of the prices here are ridiculous though. A footlong 3D poster of Friday the 13^th was going for $ 49.99.Are you kidding me? I saw it at Spencers for $ 19.99.And thats an example of a cheap item here. Try $ 3500 for a framed autograph of Indiana Jones with a couple of common pictures behind it that I could print up from the net?
If they want to charge thousands of dollars, at least include something authentic besides the actual autograph. Most recently, I saw a framed Michael Jackson item, including an opened Thriller LP inside it along with an autograph going for $ 4995-​ish.
All they need to do is sell a couple of these items per month to stay in business.
Minus one star for the guys working there always eyeballing me like I’m a thief, too. What am I gonna do? Run out with a 48 inch frame and nobody’s gonna notice?

To me this place is like the Sideshow at a carnival. I know that some of the most amazing items are fake, but I like looking at them in awe anyway.
First, I shall point out the Abraham Lincoln signature they had a while back. The signature that the store had on display was obviously a Cosey fake, or something similar. Lincoln signed his «A» a little lower than the «L» consistently. Cosey always faked the signature with the letters on a straight line. Maybe the signature wasn’t a Cosey, BUT it was a fake nonetheless. Otherwise, as one other reviewer noted, why would they have a priceless signature hanging 10 feet from the front door.
Can someone explain how they have a photo with a date stamp signed by someone who was dead years before the photo was printed???
Also, the prices… They offered to sell me a jersey signed by one of my sports heroes for $ 1,000, not wait… I like you kid… $ 750! First off, they told me that the price was high because of framing costs. This was a loose jersey, no frame! Second, the pro jersey is worth $ 300 and the signature is worth $ 40-​$ 100 depending on what item it’s on. I understand they have overhead, but geez… I have been going to games for years and if you’re patient you can get the autograph for free!
In the end, I will keep going in this place for the experience of going in, but I would never purchase something from them that was signed. I just can’t trust it.

How many stores do you know of carry an authentic signature belonging to Abraham Lincoln? There are so many awesome things to look at in this store, it’s unbelievable! The staff walks around and talks to everyone, seems friendly enough, and even talks a little about the piece you were looking at. Great place to visit and look around. Definitely, one of the coolest shops on Pier39.

I could come here and drop a few thousand easily. I’m a big TV & Film aficionado and this place is always cool to visit. I’m always tempted to whip out the plastic and just buy a piece of memorabilia. This location has a large selection of pieces and prices are within the same range as their location in Caesar’s Palace in Vegas. As I was browsing, the manager and I sparked a conversation and informed me of a sale they were having, which enticed me even more. He was a really friendly guy and gave me his business card as I was browsing. Their selection of pieces range from signed 8×10’s to signed film sheets by cast and crew. A good piece can go from $ 400 to about $ 1200. Be sure to stop by and check out their collection; they have some real nice pieces. If anyone want to get me a gift, I want the ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ piece that’s signed by Larry David.

I guess when you become rich you can collect memorabilia and stuff like it. If your a huge Lord of the Rings fan then you can get posters that are signed with a certificate of authenticity and what not, maybe even a sword that Aaragon used in the movie? I dont know… even lightsabers from star wars movies.
Music albums, movie posters, movie memorabilia etc. The guys who work here are nice and thats cool since I would probably crack having to deal with all the tourists that come into this place.

Very courteous and helpful employees. I was able to find what I was looking for with no problem. Not only great people but above and beyond wonders of the television, movie and music industry memorabilia dazzles before your eyes. Its like going to a museum and being able to actually buy the exhibit! I’ve been told they have been in business for at least 26 years. So trust them, they know what they are doing. Everything they sell comes with a certificate of authenticity and A+ quality products.
Among many of their treasures, they have a magnificent display of Michael Jackson’s first album autographed and elegantly displayed. One girl said «…I have to take a picture of this! This is so cool! How often do you see Michael Jackson black…» hahaha
This place has various treasures. Great for everyone of all ages for friends or family. Great JOB! I will come back!

Know a movie buff? Or just an über nerd? A sports memorabilia collector? These is the spot to get about collectibles for about anyone on that list. They have signed Jerseys, movie posters, and a lot of Star Wars collectibles.
There’s a lot of nick-​knacks that isn’t just «souvenir» crap here. This is the stuff that you find hard-​core collectors would get. Located in Fisherman’s Wharf, this is a fun store to run around and feel like a kid. They even had Family Guy Dark Seed figurines. Wow, the inner dork of me comes out when I go to stores like this.
So, if you’re visiting Fisherman’s wharf and want to actually give a loved one (or yourself) a worthy item from your trip, this is the spot!

Here I thought Hollywood had some odd collectible shops…
As we made our way around like FOB tourists and visited the fishing wharf, we came across Pier 39 and walked into what seemed to be just some ordinary novelty shop (Star Wars stuff on outside so we walked in)…
DAAAAANG!!! Tons of autographed memorabilia that you can purchase and if they dint have it, they can try to get it for you! I mean, c’mon, autographed DOORS album with everyone’s signature? Star Wars crap to woo any fan? Bruce Lee’s autograph?! You must walk in here if you love this stuff!!! I walked into so many people like Paris Hilton driving away from the paparazzi cause I was just in awe of my surroundings (asian man having a blond moment)
Enjoy~