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LOA Question...

Forgive my ignorance, but just came across this item in an online auction from what IMO is a less-than-reputable company and...well, I just had to ask: Is this a genuine JSA LOA? And if it is a genuine JSA LOA, how does one determine that it's for the ball in question? Hologram? And if there IS a hologram, where's the corresponding information in the LOA? Am I missing something? Also, I'd love to hear opinions on the signature itself...

Thank you,

Travis Wallace

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Permalink Reply by Mike T on March 31, 2016 at 5:47pm

It's an auction LOA, they're quite possibly the dumbest things in existence and JSA discontinued the practice. There is no way to tie the LOA to any actual item, so they are often used to peddle forgeries.

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Permalink Reply by Travis Wallace on March 31, 2016 at 7:18pm

Thank you, Mike! I appreciate your help.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on March 31, 2016 at 7:36pm

The date of the auction indicated in the JSA letter is February 2001.

JSA was established in May 2005.

That tells you all you need to know.

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Permalink Reply by Travis Wallace on March 31, 2016 at 7:43pm

Thank you, Steve. Great insight, and proof that there's no substitute for experience. Just for the record, I wouldn't buy this ball if it were offered for $10 -- but I was very curious about its presentation (with the COA). Now I know. Love this forum! Thank you, again!