Expertise
John Reznikoff, founder and President of University Archives, is a well-known authority and writer on the subject of rare documents and manuscripts. For more than thirty years, he has bought, consigned and sold historic documents and relics to institutions and individuals, most of whom return time and time again as need and desire arise. John is arguably the most requested Authenticator for historical items in the world. His clients have included the U. S. Justice Department , the FBI, state law enforcement, top auction houses, and the largest rare book dealers in the world. Mr. Reznikoff is regularly sought out by print and broadcast media to comment on current issues in the autograph industry. Every item we sell meets his high standards for authenticity. Click About John Reznikoff or Contact Us for more information.
Bryan Camarda is co-founder and President of the University Companies Stamp Division and is among the most respected dealers in the world. He is called upon to contribute to Scott Catalog every year. At the present time, we do not offer stamps for sale on this website. However we are interested in seeing your collection, should you wish to sell. Click on Contact Us to reach Bryan and his team.
Integrity and Terms
Every item we sell is backed by a lifetime guarantee of authenticity for the full purchase price to the original purchaser, without time limit. Every item we agree to purchase is accorded a fair price, and often we can pay you within 24 hours. Every purchase is wrapped with care and insured for loss or damage. We treasure our documents and our customers. Click here for more information.
Guarantee
Each item is unconditionally guaranteed genuine without time limit. In the unlikely event a lot is declared to be not authentic, we may ask the purchaser to supply the written opinion of one competent authority acceptable to us. We will refund the original purchase price after documentation has been submitted. The buyer’s remedy under this guarantee is limited to the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the original purchase price.
Selling and Consigning Your Items
We’re always buying. We have paid out over $100,000,000 to purchase items just like yours. Whether your item is a $500 presidential clipped signature, or a collection valued at $1 million, we are uniquely situated to pay you instantly. Click Sell an Item to find out more about selling or consigning to us.
Appraisal Service
Our appraisal service is considered the “Gold Standard” in the industry. We are often recommended by both Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses. The United States Justice Department hired us to appraise the 40-million piece Richard Nixon archive. Whether you need an informal, oral estimation of value, or a full-fledged written report for IRS or insurance purposes, you’ve come to the right place. Click on Appraisals & Authentication for more information.
Authentication Services
Without a doubt, John Reznikoff is the most in-demand authenticator for historical autographs in the world. Our reputation speaks for itself, but for more information, click here.
Expert Witness
John Reznikoff ‘s expertise with questioned documents and valuation is regularly sought out not only by individuals, but also by attorneys nationwide. The satisfactory outcome of many cases has deservedly established his reputation as being the expert you want on your team. Mr. Reznikoff has been hired on several high-profile murder cases, as well as simple real estate disputes involving a questioned signature on a contract. Expert Witness
Confidentiality
We deal privately with our clients, never revealing the source of our purchases. If necessary, we can give you special covenants pertaining to the time and nature of the sale of your items. To our knowledge, we are the only firm in the world that will accommodate its clients in this fashion.