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[travrosty]

Then they have the balls to put in this little paragraph.

That is why it is so important to find and buy from reputable sellers; ones who use third-party authentication to protect the interests of their customers.

what a joke.

theirs dont stink at all!

and then they show the 300,000 dollar babe ruth ball as one of those that they certed that is authentic.

can't wait for parts 4-10 of the haulsofshame operation bambino!

[GrayGhost]

Interesting. Lets face it. anyone w a large/valuable autograph collection or for that matter, even one valuable sig, should be concerned. Just a sad situation.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by travrosty

That is why it is so important to find and buy from reputable sellers; ones who use third-party authentication to protect the interests of their customers.

I got to say, when I saw them advertising with that quote I got really pissed.
The implication in that ad is exceedingly annoying to me "if the seller does not use PSA, then they are not reputable.", why don't they just say that straight up? That is what they really mean.
There are numerous reputable sellers who would never use third party authentication and I have listed them several times already in various threads.

[travrosty]

On psa's homepage, if you click on "new to collecting" there is the following paragraph there.

Enhance Your Credibility
When it comes to collectibles, a seller's reputation is of paramount importance. Those with the best reputations have their collectibles graded and/or authenticated by PSA. If you are known as a seller who does not, your credibility may suffer. Buyers will ask questions and speculate as to your reasons why.

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This really grinds my gears also when they say stuff like this, like if you dont use psa, then you are some shady character with something to hide.

shame on them.

[Bilko G]

Originally Posted by travrosty

On psa's homepage, if you click on "new to collecting" there is the following paragraph there.

Enhance Your Credibility
When it comes to collectibles, a seller's reputation is of paramount importance. Those with the best reputations have their collectibles graded and/or authenticated by PSA. If you are known as a seller who does not, your credibility may suffer. Buyers will ask questions and speculate as to your reasons why.

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This really grinds my gears also when they say stuff like this, like if you dont use psa, then you are some shady character with something to hide.

shame on them.

yep agree, shame shame!!

[RichardSimon]

Perhaps a little editing is necessary:


Enhance Your Credibility
When it comes to collectibles, a seller's reputation is of paramount importance. Those with the best knowledge and reputations don't need to have their collectibles graded and/or authenticated by PSA. If you are known as a seller who does not use PSA, and who gives a lifetime guarantee of authenticity, your credibility will be enhanced. Buyers will know that you are one to be trusted.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Perhaps a little editing is necessary:


Enhance Your Credibility
When it comes to collectibles, a seller's reputation is of paramount importance. Those with the best knowledge and reputations don't need to have their collectibles graded and/or authenticated by PSA. If you are known as a seller who does not use PSA, and who gives a lifetime guarantee of authenticity, your credibility will be enhanced. Buyers will know that you are one to be trusted.

Amen! Like