If you're buying in person or contacting customer service, here are a few questions that will make you sound like you know what you're doing:

• "Can you tell me the total edition size for this design?"
• "Is the number printed or embroidered?"
• "Does this come with a certificate of authenticity?"
• "Is this part of a numbered series, or is it a one-off?"

These questions help you understand what you're actually paying for. A staff member who hesitates or gives vague answers might not know the details themselves—or worse, they might be hiding something.