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Authenticity is Everything
A new (and somewhat odd) eBay rant
Last night, while doing my standard search for Expos autographs, I came across a seller who had listed a Larry Walker autographed ball PSA/DNA authenticated. They had a single photo posted, and the photo looked hurried. It looked legitimate, but I was surprised PSA passed it.
I asked the seller if they could post a photo of the COA and PSA sticker, as well as mention the certification number in the listing, and they respond that the sticker is obviously on the back of the ball, and know the seller. I said that I didn't understand why they wouldn't simply post a photo of it. As for knowing the seller, I knew nothing about the guy.
The seller then went into an asinine tirade about "you eBay buyers" who only "collect authentication stickers." and pointed to his 100% feedback. Now, here's the odd part: 100% feedback includes a negative. That actually makes sense if you do annual volume in excess of 2000 sales, but one would think eBay would set-up an auto-reject in the calculation that would prevent someone with negative feedback from getting a 100% feedback score.
Beyond that, he was making a claim that the authentication didn't matter. I then replied, if that's the case, why have it authenticated, and why use PSA/DNA in the title? Anyway, the irony was the one negative was due to the seller not including a COA with the PSA/DNA authenticated item.
Now, I know that we buy the signature first. In the case of Larry Walker, I think I've collected him enough to have a pretty good idea of what his signature, autograph and block writing look like.
I feel that if I'm paying a premium for PSA/DNA authentication (seller was asking $65, which is about $35 more than the typically Walker autographed ball goes for), then the seller should be willing to show that the item actually is authenticated by PSA.
That's my rant. Others will likely disagree, but it's out there.
BTW, congrats to Corey Seager on his 15 HRs in round one!
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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on
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I have noticed that several sellers mention PSA/DNA in the title of the item and then state "guaranteed to pass any third party authentication". Talk about bait and switch!
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Permalink Reply by James on
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Obviously a lot of sellers are aware that many buyers include PSA/DNA in their search terms. So even if their item is not PSA, they want an excuse to put it in the title do they'll get more views.
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Permalink Reply by Chad B on
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I'd run away from any seller not willing to give decent customer service to a potential buyer. In the time they argued with you, they could have taken the picture. Or, if they are a con, they should have just ignored you.
Ebay, driving people crazy since 1995.
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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on
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From his attitude ,unless I had to have it. I would go elsewhere.
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Permalink Reply by Glad Max on
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I'm reading "but it won't be as easy for me to deceive you if I provide more information!" as the subtext to his responses.
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Permalink Reply by Don Webster on
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Dane...you're an Expos fan ????
So am I...I knew several guys from the team too...
I've got some stories for you...
I've sent you a friend request...let's chat...
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Permalink Reply by TradeGeek on
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What a tool. I don't sell on eBay very often. But years ago I was selling a vintage card of some kind (I don't remember what it was) which was graded by PSA. Somebody sent me a really stupid question implying that the card was of questionable authenticity because the card was sealed and encapsulated. He wanted a guarantee that I would accept a return after he removed it from the PSA grading case for examination. After I finished laughing, I wrote a very polite response.
Your question was valid. And the guy couldn't be respectful. Just bad form, and a red flag.
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