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Posted By: <b>Bob S</b><p>I've got a lot of autos...the usual stuff...Ted W. Mick, J. Dimag. and lots of combos of the above and with guys like Maris, the 3 Dimag Bros. etc. Balls, Photos, cuts, newspaper photos, even First Day Covers.<br /><br />I guess my only pre war item is a ball with Pie Traynor and Andy Rooney (yes, it was a Pittsburgh thing)<br /><br />Unauthenticated they are almost unsaleable.<br /><br />My question is is Jim Spence (or maybe Richard Simon) the best way to go for authentication? And does anyone have their fee structures?<br /><br />thx<br /><br />Bob

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Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>James Spence Authentication, Simon, PSA/DNA and Global Authentication (GAI) are all respected places.<br /><br />If it's a large group lot, you might consider consigning it to, say, MastroNet. They hire outside authenticators to authenticate the lots, so you wouldn't have to do that stuff. Also MastroNet gets good prices for autographs. Williams, Mantle, Maris, Dimaggio are all hot stuff these days-- and a nice group lot will likely sell well on MastroNet.<br /><br />Otherwise, the authentictors are equipped to authenticate a large collection. Visit their websites.

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Posted By: <b>Richard Simon</b><p>Bob - as long as someone has recommended me on this forum, I will post this info and I hope this post will not be deleted.<br />You can check out my authentication services at:<br /><br />www.richardsimonsports.com/authentication.htm<br /><br />My turnaround time is 2-3 days and my fees are very reasonable.<br /><br />Richard Simon<br><br>I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent.<br />Unknown author <br />--<br />We made a promise. We swore we'd always remember.<br />No retreat baby, no surrender.<br />The Boss

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>As per the board rules any contributor can do almost anything in moderation...For the most part advertising on the main forum is a no-no but this is an exception...It's when it gets out of hand that I step in.. All is well on the forum nowadays....good luck in your endeavors

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Posted By: <b>joe</b><p>If you are going to sell all the auto material, I agree with Cycleback, consign to Mastro and you don't have to pay to have the items authenicated.<br /><br />Joe

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Posted By: <b>Bob S</b><p>Thanks very much for your comments, and Richard, I didn't realize you were a member of VBC.<br /><br />I'll be in touch.<br /><br />Thanks, again to everyone who replied.<br /><br />Bob S