Colossal Auctions?

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by travrosty

there is another related point that is important, and that anything that gets a psa or jsa cert cannot be booted off of ebay, even if it is obviously fake. And that is just as concerning as anything else.

I have seen both a jsa and psa certed 8 x 10 signed joe louis photograph, (400 dollar plus items), both totally bogus, that wouldnt get taken off of ebay because they have a coa from an ebay pre-approved authenticator. i could show them my joe louis signature study all day long and go point by point and ebay isn't going to do anything.

that's a big problem too. so even more problematic than items requiring jsa or psa to sell on ebay are items that are jsa or psa but fake but can't be taken off ebay. ebay is a terribly flawed system.

You are unfortunately correct.

[slidekellyslide]

I've sold more than a few autographs on ebay...at least a dozen minor league team signed balls, a 1930's Brooklyn Dodgers team signed ball, a Kennesaw Landis signed document, and signed letter, a Lefty Gomez single signed ball...NEVER have I had a single one of them certified by anyone. I simply guaranteed they would get a cert or your money back...never got a single autograph back.

[drc]

For honest sellers of authentic autographs on eBay, the following go a long way: 1) Big clear images-- give bidders (many knowledgeable, many knowing what a real versus fake Nolan Ryan or Dizzy Dean or Joe DiMaggio signature looks like) a good look and give bidders confidence in you as they see you're wiling to give an up close look, 2) Good return/authenticity guarantee. Big clear images can never be underestimated. A good feedback/reputation as a seller also helps the cause.

[perezfan]

Likewise... I've sold about 45 - 50 autographed pieces on ebay. Most without a Cert or LOA of any kind. Have never had a return or any issues with ebay.

[drc]

I've sold a number of autographs without COAs on eBay (I've also sold with COAs) and have never had any returned or rejected. Though I usually get my autographs from reliable sources (ala Mike Gutierrez Auctions, SCGaynor bulk lots), state that provenance and have had a good enough feedback to back that up. Again, with big clear images so the potential bidders can themselves judge.