Should the TPA's place a sticker on an authenticated item?

[RichardSimon]

As per Leon's suggestion.
Take it away guys, let us see what you think.

[GrayGhost]

No, no, a hundred times NO. Let them give you a card w a number and a small photo of the item, and it can be kept with the piece. Stickers anywhere on an item deface it. One exception could be on a ball cube underneath or something, where it doesn't block the ball in any ways.

[Leon]

Clarification maybe needed with the poll.....I don't have an issue, as much or barely any, with a sticker on a blank backed photo that doesn't block any period writing.....or in other inconspicuous and non-menacing places. A sticker on the front of anything is just wrong, imo. Not sure how to vote with it so black and white?

[Jason]

No way on the front my eye's would just shoot to that all the time.

[Caseyatbat]

This option is 100% up to the buyer. If they want the sticker on their forehead they can probably arrange that as well. If you don't want it on the item, they give you the option to have the sticker placed on the letter itself.

How come nobody has a problem with Upper Deck holograms? Or the big ugly Ted Williams one from his company? The PSA one is actually much smaller than those ones. I have found as a dealer, that most buyers want it there believe it or not. If it is hidden, for instance on the backside of the photo, often times buyers specifically request to see it before they buy the item. As they know that making a bogus letter is possible. Like that crook down in Florida was doing last year. I realize they can make a bogus sticker too, but probably a lot tougher to get both right.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Caseyatbat

This option is 100% up to the buyer. If they want the sticker on their forehead they can probably arrange that as well. If you don't want it on the item, they give you the option to have the sticker placed on the letter itself.

How come nobody has a problem with Upper Deck holograms? Or the big ugly Ted Williams one from his company? The PSA one is actually much smaller than those ones. I have found as a dealer, that most buyers want it there believe it or not. If it is hidden, for instance on the backside of the photo, often times buyers specifically request to see it before they buy the item. As they know that making a bogus letter is possible. Like that crook down in Florida was doing last year. I realize they can make a bogus sticker too, but probably a lot tougher to get both right.

I didn't single out PSA. This thread isn't ONLY about them. It is about ANY company that does this. I am not saying it's the end of the world but it's not right either. There shouldn't be a service that totally defaces property for no good reason. And if it is on the back and the customer needs to see a scan of it, big deal. Show them a scan. best regards

[Caseyatbat]

agreed. I usually specifically ask to put it on the backside if possible. And with a ball to leave it off all together.

[Exhibitman]

Phuck NO! I've seen more beautiful vintage items ruined by an uggo sticker from a TPA. If I have a flat sent to a TPA I always try to have it encapsulated without a sticker instead.