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Just how important is certification/Authentication ?
Posted By: Rich Klein
Look at the Chief Meyers card noted in Vanessa's thread about the Ruth and Gehrig autograph. |
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Just how important is certification/Authentication ?
Posted By: T206Collector
The sale and resale that Rich referenced are here: |
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Just how important is certification/Authentication ?
Posted By: G. Maines
Two years ago I was a lot more confident in my ability to spot a fake card on line than I am today. During the past several years the skill and techniques of the fakers have resulted in far more convincing offerings. |
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Just how important is certification/Authentication ?
Posted By: Corey R. Shanus
In regard to cards, authentication is important if I should want to resell it. As to giving me piece of mind as to what I bought, I would characterize it as useful (not essential). The card's provenance would mean a lot more to me. |
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Just how important is certification/Authentication ?
Posted By: jeffdrum
if ever buy a non-graded card from someone I do not know or have not done business with before. Now I know that narrows my options fro adding to my collection..........but with the rampant fraud, that's the deal. Also their return policy is paramount to my comfort. |
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Just how important is certification/Authentication ?
Posted By: davidcycleback
Who is the seller? Jim Stinson and Richard Simon are highly respected autograph experts who sell, and an autograph from either of them is as reputable as one that comes with a PSA/DNA or JSA LOA (Simon would probably say more reputable). I believe both include their receipt or COA with purchase, so buyer will have relevant provenance documentation for posterity or resale. |
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Just how important is certification/Authentication ?
Posted By: Dave Hornish
Comfort level with the seller is vital when buying raw pre-war. Whether on Ebay, at a show or using BST you have to do some due diligence before you buy. |
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Just how important is certification/Authentication ?
Posted By: davidcycleback
The eBay seller has fine feedback, may be as reputable as the banana is yellow. The autograph he sold was later approved by JSA and he had a great authenticity guarantee. However, he's relatively unknown (as compared to a big auction house). This Meyers is a case were an autograph went from an unknown seller with no COA, to a well known auction house with JSA COA. The well known seller and JSA COA obviously was the difference-- and that's understandable. Maybe people buy to resell, and know good provenance and reputable COA can make all the difference upon resale. Even if you think PSA/DNA is dumb, like it or not many buyers think it's important. If you're a reseller, you'd be hurting yourself to dismiss what potential buyers want as they are the ones paying the money. You can consider JSA and PSA/DNA not as Gods but as second opinions giveres, and many people like to have second opinions on an item. If you are an eBay seller and preach about being wary of buying autographs from a seller who is a stranger (which is good advice to preach, by the way), realize that you yourself are sometimes that stranger. This explains why many potential bidders like it for you to include a COA, LOA, sticker, receipt, Quick Opinion, auction catalog page or other documentation from someone they do know. |
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Just how important is certification/Authentication ?
Posted By: Jeff Lichtman
"You can consider JSA and PSA/DNA not as Gods but as second opinions giveres, and many people like to have second opinions on an item." |
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