This is such an unfortunate, terrible turn of events. What a mess.
That said, like a couple earlier posters mentioned, this is one reason of the reasons I have always avoided autographed cards/balls (the other being that autographs simply don't appeal to me). The sheer number of autographed T206s has to be a major concern though.
As for trusting TPGs, I am reminded of a story I read once regarding PSA. There was some card show where PSA was setup for on-site card grading and autograph authentication. Someone at the show got an autograph from a guest at the show, walked over to PSA, and tried to get the autograph authenticated. PSA rejected it as not real.
On a lighter note: Where 3rd Bass Pete from Hauls of Shame when you need him?
On a more serious note: For all his flaws, Pete did a ton of work hammering on fakes and fraudulent autographs over the years.
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