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My interesting experience using a quick opinion

I will keep this post vague as to not make it sound like a "hit piece" on anyone

I saw a high ticket item at a potentially good price for sale so I wanted to get an expert's opinion on the item before purchase

I purchased an online quick opinion from one of the leading third-party authenticators and sent them the link to the listing

15 minutes after submitting the request, the item had sold. I received an email a few hours later from the TPA saying they were unable to make a decision and to submit the item in person

Now, I see the exact same item up for auction at RR pre-certified by the same company I sent the request to

Coincidence? Has this happened to anyone else?

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 19, 2022 at 4:42am

I've always wondered about that type of thing happening. Would not surprise me a bit.

Permalink Reply by Bryan on February 19, 2022 at 5:27am

Considering the quick opinions aren't very helpful to begin with, it would be unfortunate if there are opportunists behind the curtain as well.

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 19, 2022 at 5:36am

We would be naive to think that would never happen.

Permalink Reply by Bryan on February 19, 2022 at 5:52am

You are right. Since collecting autographs, I've realized I'm more naive than I believed.

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on February 19, 2022 at 5:53am

nothing in this "hobby" surprises me anymore

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 19, 2022 at 10:42am

I've encountered a few shenanigans myself online. Some with people I have trusted. When it comes to things of value anything can happen. 

Permalink Reply by alitoseeker on February 19, 2022 at 12:28pm

Had the same thing happen to me late last year.  I'm confident they used my QO as a tip off and purchased the item themselves.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 19, 2022 at 12:32pm

I just avoid the TPA's completely. Never sent anything to them, never will, and I don't buy, sell or recommend stickered overpriced items. 

PS - ACOA is the best and I have had discussions about Gleason's with them. Try that with PSA etc. And ACOA has so many sets of great eyes.

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 19, 2022 at 12:52pm

I agree, ACOA is the best on quick opinions. I wouldn't waste my money on the others.

Permalink Reply by Mikex on February 19, 2022 at 1:02pm

A quick opinion is always a bad move. They can pick out a bad fake, but they struggle with anything else. Waste of money imo 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 19, 2022 at 1:36pm

No one would be satisfied with a Quick Opinion on their kidneys, child, car or Monet. With autographs logic seems to fly out the window sometimes. I don't get it. Perhaps that's good.

Permalink Reply by Mikex on February 19, 2022 at 1:43pm

I don't get it. When it comes to autograph authentication, logic and reason takes second place to stupidity. Would you trust an unknown person with your money. Many people do. 

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