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Gridiron Authentics, Post your take on them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380488670562?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&...

Paid for the PSA quick peek and it came back "Likely not authentic" but they don't say why they think that.

http://www.psacard.com/quickopinion/viewopinion.aspx?id=lgoiZ5Xa%2bWoA

Also looking at

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380489739268?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380488671667?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_...

and another seller that I noticed does events in my local area (including a huge one next month)

http://www.sureshotpromotions.com/memorabilia.aspx?&a=Rob%20Gro...

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Permalink Reply by Peter leone on October 19, 2012 at 10:43pm

Drew,

Don't be confused with the 2 companies. Although the initials of both companies are both GA they are 2 separate entities. Global Authentics is an authentication company and Gridiron Authentics who is the the seller of these horrible looking signatures.

Here is a horrible looking Joe Namath signature. Notice the "M" in Namath it stopped and started again..

 

Permalink Reply by Drew C on October 19, 2012 at 10:45pm

 /foot in mouth my bad

Permalink Reply by DB on October 20, 2012 at 12:33am

drew, can you edit your post title by adding gridiron authentics & EBAY gridironlegends as based on the information supplied by peter it would appear a wider discussion might be in order.

Permalink Reply by Drew C on October 20, 2012 at 10:37pm

Renamed thread as requested. What I'd like to know because I haven't seen it in a single feedback on their ebay or elsewhere is this. Has anyone recently had a Gridiron Authentics item pass TPA?

Permalink Reply by Peter leone on October 21, 2012 at 7:09pm

I'd also like to see that but don't think people actually do bother because they see a photo of the athlete signing A item, Not that particular item just a simular one so they assume it's that specific item. If that is the case they should really use a new photo for Brady because the one they are using is from his rookie year when he did a free (yes I said FREE) signing.

I'd also love to see a copy of the checks that they write to these players for signing all of those items for them. They have a never ending supply. I also love the Junior Seau's that they have, I bet they are getting more as we speak..

Permalink Reply by Drew C on October 21, 2012 at 7:52pm

The Seau's they even claim on their Ebay that it was his "One and only signing as a Patriot". One signing and a never ending supply on the back side. On their ebay alone they've sold a ton of the Seaus, and thats neglecting the fact they also sell them on their own site, and many of these promoters also sell to tons of other dealers. I guess it's fine for the people who will just take their word for it. But for something I'm spending several hundred dollars for, I'd like to hear someone else say it's legit.

Permalink Reply by Ryan Fendly on November 10, 2012 at 1:07pm

Great thread guys. I've always been under the impression that Gridiron Authentics was legit. This is the first thread I’ve come across with legitimate complaints about them. I have purchased 2 items from them off Ebay, although as a general rule I collect in person or only buy if the items have a JSA or PSA cert.

I agree that the volume of items they sell from individual players is disconcerting, and I don’t like how they use stock photos on all their listing and generic photo certifications for their items.

However I personally just had my Jr. Seau Chargers mini helmet that I purchased from Gridiron pass PSA authentication today.

This is my personal experience and by no means an endorsement of all Gridiron Authentics stuff. But obviously they do sell some legit stuff if mine passed PSA.

I think one of their biggest problems is they never change there listing verbage or photos. For instance, I find it hard to believe that Jr. Seau only did one signing as it’s well known he had money issues before he died.

Permalink Reply by Steve on October 27, 2012 at 1:21pm

I'm starting to become more than a little concerned about Gridiron Authentics.  I have 8 items from them.  A few are from last year and I haven't looked at them until this week, other I received in the past month.  All of the signatures see to be really close, nothing that really stand out and draws your attention, but each one does some some iffy spots.  I'm listing photo's of those eight:  Roger Staubach Duke football, Staubach mini helmet, Bart Starr mini helmet, Terry Bradshaw mini helmet, Barry Sanders Proline helmet, Barry Sanders football, Jim Brown 8x10, and a YA Tittle 8x10.

Please let me know your opinion.  If you have anything with a Gridiron Authentics cert/hologram, please pull it out and take another closer look, just to be safe.  If we can come to a consensus, there may be a big fish on the hook.

Permalink Reply by DB on October 27, 2012 at 1:30pm

here are a few Tri-Star Bart Starr;

larger image;

concerned enough where I've asked EBAY to investigate as the rejections by JSA seems way out of line.

Permalink Reply by Steve on October 27, 2012 at 3:44pm
DB,

Are you suggesting that JSA is in error? Just want to make sure I understand. I have three Bart Starr signed photo's and a football. The B in Bart and the S in Starr are not the same in the mini helmet I have (photo shown). Compare the signatures you listed to my mini helmet. Thanks.
Permalink Reply by DB on October 27, 2012 at 5:46pm

just the opposite.

that's why I posted the Tri-Star ones.

Permalink Reply by Steve on October 27, 2012 at 7:09pm
I misunderstood.

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