SWAU connects fans to their favorite celebrities with autograph opportunities from Star Wars, Marvel, DC and more. We help bring your favorite stars to the world's top comic conventions, and offer monthly auctions, autograph authentication and engaging online communities to collectors worldwide.
SWAU (swau.com) has 211 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.
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2026
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Placed an order for a geena davis signing in April. Here it is sept 12 and I finally got a refund. They held back shipping for something they never shipped. There customer service is the WORST I've ever dealt with. Beware of this company. The best service is Mintych autographs they text when they receive and when its shipped. Very reputable. STAY AWAY FROM SWAU. YOU WILL BE SCREWED!!!!!!!!
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Francesco S.
Review: A Long‑Time Customer Who’s Truly Disappointed
I’ve been a loyal SWAU customer for years. I’ve ordered regularly, joined their auctions, and always trusted their process. Unfortunately, the more time passes, the more I feel that customer care has become an afterthought — and that long‑time clients like me are treated worse, not better.
My first bad experience was with the Anthony Hopkins signing. I specifically requested a red marker, but what I received was a faded pink signature, clearly the result of a marker that was already losing ink. SWAU offered only a 50‑euro voucher, which forced me to spend more money with them instead of providing a proper refund. I accepted it, thinking it was just an isolated mistake.
Sadly, things got worse with the Tom Holland signing. I paid almost two years in advance, and during all that time I received no clear updates — no information about delays, no explanation of when or where the session would happen. When the autograph finally arrived, it was signed with a dry, barely functioning marker. I reached out for support, hoping for at least an acknowledgment of the issue, but the answer I received was simply that their policy “covers” them in these situations.
In other words:
If the star signs with a dried‑out pen, the problem is entirely on the customer.
No refund, no compensation, no accountability.
After years of trusting SWAU, this is incredibly disheartening. I never expected perfection, but I did expect respect — and lately, that seems to be missing. I truly hope they reconsider how they treat the people who keep supporting them.
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Stanley
First off I reached out to the company…
First off I reached out to the company and they at SWAU have refused to reach back. Second i get a funko from them and paid 60 bucks(robbers) but figured its easy then sending in mine. Then I get the tom holland signing then that cost . I figured id have it graded and encapsulated..The nerve of them giving me a garbage funko for 60 bucks . Graded at a 7 are you kidding me the corners damaged and top flap ripped. Really I pay 60 for a 9 buck funko and you give me garbage. Then I get a garbage score and paid 50 for that. Then the encapsulated funko was damaged at the bottom of the case . Absolutely redicules the service given for the money spent and invested . 4 emails to them over the past month about this and they don't even care to reply because how can you explain such trash offered from this company. If I were you id make sure you're careful with them because the care is completely gone from this company. You spend the money they take it and then @SWAU ignores you . Il never use this company ever again . What a sad display of customer service and when you spend 60 bucks for a funko your getting encapsulated and graded you would think they would care...then to complain you think they would correct what they did but they don't care. I could care less how busy you are no excuse to ignore a customer that just invested 500 at you're company. Good luck dealing with these butchers.
Response from SWAUJun 14, 2026
Hi Stanley,
We’re sorry you’re unhappy with your order and grading results. We take customer concerns seriously, and we want to address the points in your review.
Pricing
The $60 Funko price was not for a standard retail Pop alone. That amount included the celebrity’s tier upgrade for signing 3D items (Funko Pops qualify), in addition to the base signing fee for the Tom Holland event. That upgrade is set by the talent’s signing structure, not an arbitrary markup on a ~$9 retail item.
Grading
Our grading is objective and consistent — we do not assign higher grades because an item was purchased from SWAU. The same standards apply whether you send in your own item or buy from us.
A 7 is a strong grade for a Funko Pop, especially one that has been handled multiple times through signing, authentication, grading, and encapsulation. Wear to corners or packaging from that process is common on 3D signed items and is reflected honestly in the grade rather than inflated.
Encapsulation
If the case arrived damaged, that is something we want to look into. Please email [email protected] with your order number and photos of the case damage so we can review it under our policies.
We appreciate the feedback and the chance to clarify how our signing tiers and grading work.
Best regards,
SWAU Support
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Shawn J.
Customer Service Is Non-existent!!!
I have waited for the Tom Hardy signing to take place for nearly two years. It finally happened, and my item arrived. This was an image that I personally submitted, with distinct instructions, pen choice & color. When I opened the package, I was devastated to find it was incorrect. I reached out SWAU and their customer service is non-existent, told me to accept. They offered no solution or remedy for their mistake. I paid a substantial amount of money for this signed photo, and it's not what I paid for.
Response from SWAUJun 4, 2026
Hi Shawn,
We’re sorry your signed item didn’t meet your expectations.
SWAU has never hosted or offered a Tom Hardy signing — at any time. We’d encourage you to reach out to the company you purchased from.
For customers who do order SWAU signings: pen color, placement, and inscriptions are requests only, not guarantees, as clearly stated in our terms at checkout.
Best regards,
SWAU Support
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Tony H.
Scammers returned item with no…
Scammers returned item with no paperwork fake business they take your money and return your item …you’ve been warned !🫵
Response from SWAUMay 25, 2026
Hi Tony,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry the outcome wasn’t what you hoped for.
SWAU is an independent autograph authentication service. Every item submitted is examined by our experts against established authenticity standards, and items that don’t meet those standards are not certified and are returned to the submitter. Our fees cover that expert review, not a guaranteed pass - which is what makes independent authentication meaningful to collectors and the broader hobby.
We understand a non-pass is disappointing, but it isn’t a reflection of bad faith on our end; it’s the service working as intended.
If you’d like us to walk you through the specific findings on your submission, please email [[email protected]] with your submission number and we’ll be glad to review it with you.
— The SWAU Team
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George P.
No customer service - does not deliver autographs or orders. I would not trust
Virtually no customer service. If you order a signing - they do no guarantee when you will get it so you could be waiting multiple years or give up for a refund.
I purchased a signing in 2023, I shipped my item before their deadline in 2023 which was a small window of time. They emphasized we had to ship our item so they could process & store to be signed. The signing was finally scheduled two years later in 2025. They also confirmed my item was stored & ready to be signed. After the signing finished - I never got my item in the timeframe they promised. Some people got their items back and some people did not. Multiple people affected. Zero proactive communication from SWAU to reach out to people to let them know. I only found out because I reached out and its unacceptable. They are disorganized - even when customers make sure their items are sent and packaged properly.
Its been 3 years for 1 signature. Be careful sending your items to them. They do not fulfill orders and do not tell you when there are issues with your order. They dont have signings planned as promised.
Response from SWAUMay 6, 2026
George, thank you for taking the time to share your experience - we’re sorry it’s been this frustrating, especially after waiting so long for your signing.
Celebrity signings depend on talent availability and schedules we don’t control. That means dates and windows can move, sometimes by a long stretch, and we know that’s hard when you’ve sent something important and are counting on clear timelines. We also hear you on communication: you shouldn’t have had to chase us to learn what was going on, and we’re taking your feedback seriously as we work to keep customers better informed when plans shift or fulfillment runs behind.
If your item still hasn’t been returned or resolved, please reach out to our team directly at [email protected] with your order details so we can look into your specific case and next steps. We’re sorry we didn’t meet the standard you expected here.
— SWAU
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David N.
Poor service
As ALL the 1 star reviews little to no help when they bodge up your order. DO NOT CHANCE IT.
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Ja'Crispie
Disappointing
Had to cancel and order as I'd been waiting for 2 years for it and frankly it was starting to become a running joke.
When I requested this, they had the cheek to charge a 20% cancellation fee for something they hadn't lost any money on and could have opened up another slot for somebody else.
And the whole 'admin costs' excuse is laughable because it takes 3 clicks on PayPal to refund someone, you hardly need to employ JP Morgan to facilitate it