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Old 06-04-2011, 06:58 PM
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James Spence Authentications issues Letters of Authenticity (LOA). The word "authenticity" in the title gives the distinct impression that there is little wiggle room for doubt. If these are only "opinions" that are subject to change due to varying factors, then issue a Letter of Opinion (LOO). That is far more honest. By the way, are there any certified forensic handwriting experts employed by either JSA or PSA/DNA? Or are we just going by the "I have 25 years in the hobby..." mish mash as criteria?

Dear.... Orioles1954,

Do you have an example of an LOO that you could post? The letters I have seen states "In our considered OPINION". Wiggle room??? One would have to be a fool to think it was not an opinion. The terms LOA and COA have been around far before JSA AND PSA when the vast majority of those items were bad. I sold my collection today, I would have each and every item accompanied by an LOA from JSA AND/OR PSA. Again, they are not flawlesss but they do bring the highest realized prices on average.

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Dear.... Orioles1954,

Do you have an example of an LOO that you could post? The letters I have seen states "In our considered OPINION". Wiggle room??? One would have to be a moron to think it was not an opinion. The terms LOA and COA have been around far before JSA AND PSA when the vast majority of those items were bad. I sold my collection today, I would have each and every item accompanied by an LOA from JSA AND/OR PSA. Again, they are not flawlesss but they do bring the highest realized prices on average.

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3385/...037fdcae_z.jpg

"Considered opinions are like.....". It's a wishy washy phrase that allows for shortcuts and backpeddling. I guarantee Mear's "opinion" was reached after far greater consultation than with the OP's item.
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"considered opinions are like.....". It's a wishy washy phrase that allows for shortcuts and backpeddling. I guarantee mear's "opinion" was reached after far greater consultation than with the op's item.
are you seriously comparing mears with jsa and psa??? Case closed.
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are you seriously comparing mears with jsa and psa??? Case closed.
Whatever makes you feel better. It is honest. You asked for an example, I gave one...case...
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You sure did.
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Have it your way. You can be tied to your "considered opinion" and I will be tied to mine.
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Have it your way. You can be tied to your "considered opinion" and I will be tied to mine.

I am not tied to anything as it appears you are. I have no agenda other than enjoying and protecting the hobby which I love.
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