If I saw the term "pre-certified" I would come away with the impression that the item had at least been viewed by a knowledgeable person. For example, if an item was submitted to PSA for a Quick Opinion and it came back as "likely genuine", I would consider the item as having been pre-certified. It hasn't been positively authenticated yet, but there is a reasonable chance that it will. I do understand the prefix "pre" means prior to; however, in the context of an auction item I believe it implies there is a reasonable chance the item is authentic and has been deemed so by someone "in the know" prior to receiving a letter of authentication from a reputable TPC.
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