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PSA-How could you (my first post)
Thought I would share a recent issue with PSA. Came across this Ebay listing and thought it was a steal, as the item description, and the PSA sticker confirmed that the signature was that of Lee MacPhail, however, I noted instantly that it was actually his HOF father, Larry. So I snatched it up.
I noted immediately that the signature was TOO perfect, especially for being on thin typewriter paper. I learned that the signature was actually a stamp and immediately called PSA and sent them my photos. I told them they had the wrong person and the item was not authentic. A week later I get a call back that yes, the signature was Larry (which the updated) but signature was authentic. Fortunately I explained all this to the buyer and he had no problem issuing me a full refund and said that the letter will not be offered again as a genuine signature. Some photos: "signed" letter (sorry sideways) PSA "Verification" of "Lee" MacPhail |
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So has PSA branched out to a STAMP Authentication service now?
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When you try to be fast, instead of accurate, this is what can happen.
(see Roy Campanella thread).
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I saw that, but not only missing it was a stamp-but even identifying the wrong person?!
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It really makes you wonder who is now doing the authentication work there.
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Like Richard said, they go WAAAY too fast. Here is a Larry MacPhail that they slabbed as a Lee MacPhail.
The original collector even went so far as to help them out and label it as a 1934 vice president of the Reds. But was PSA paying attention, NO! They slabbed it as a Lee MacPhail, who would have been 17 years old in 1934, a pretty young age to be vice president and general manager of the Reds I would say. They are going 600 miles an hour, slabbing anything they want with any name they want. It's pathetic. I am in concurrence with you, PSA HOW COULD YOU? The hit parade continues. Last edited by travrosty; 06-26-2012 at 09:54 AM. |
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from the screen grab above it was certified in '06. op got lucky with an honest seller.
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Gee, I guess I should send PSA these and then count my money when they slab them as 1964 Cassius Clay signed pieces:
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How did they ever get this wrong unless they didn't even look at it up close? |
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