Purchasing signed TWICE merch online - read this to avoid buying fakes

We've been seeing a lot of signed TWICE albums up for sale on sites such as Vinted or eBay. And oftentimes these albums don't have much to indicate whether the album is a legitimate signature or not. So we've compiled some steps to help you make sure you're buying the real article! 

• Promotional signed K-pop albums will always have a 비매 (not for sale) on the KOMCA sticker, which is placed over the barcode. 
• The stamp number can be entered at the KOMCA website to authenticate the album. 
• If an item was signed at a fansign, there will never be a plain signature. All winners/participants will have the message written by the artist, addressed to them, most likely on a page inside the album photobook, corresponding to the member who is doing the signature. Examples:
• Some lucky draw prizes may have the member's signature on the front of the album. 
• Please be aware when comparing printed signatures, such as those on mass-produced photocards, to those that are handwritten. 
• Finally, if you're ever in doubt, please do not buy. If you feel like the seller is being pushy, has low feedback/ratings, or anything seems off, don't ever feel pressured into making a purchase. 
• An example of a legitimate promotional signed Twice album.

Some in-depth points from @zlfk1: 

• Lucky draw albums are relatively new; TWICE started doing them around 2024. These are type-c, which would mean if you were looking to purchase, you should ask for proof such as the signed album card, which would look something like this
• The most common fakes seem to be lucky draw albums since only one member signs these. 

For more information, including general tips for spotting fake signatures, we've compiled some websites below. 

Credits/contacts: 

@rosiekpopshop on Vinted, eBay, Instagram

@rosiekpopshopuk on TikTok

@zlfk1 on Vinted - reputable seller, credit goes out to helping with this article! 

 

YouTube accounts who attend fansigns/ collect signed goods: 

@SQKPop

First photo credit

@itskasia 잇츠카샤 

Second photo credit 

Suggested Links: 

All That Sales 

Photocard Forum

KOMCA Official Site

 

Disclaimer: Please be aware that neither I nor any linked people/accounts in this article take responsibility for any purchases readers make. This is an informational article attempting to help, but should not be taken as absolute.