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PSA deemed an autograph signed in person as fake
Hi, I recently sent in a signed copy of the 1st Harry Potter book to PSA to get a LOA. The autograph was signed in person, and as far as I can tell, looks exactly like other authentic JK Rowling signatures I've seen. I have no idea why they didn't authenticate it, but they were happy to take my money.
I know 100% it's authentic since I had it signed in person (i also have a ticket from the event), and now I'm out $100ish and have no LOA, which I only want in case I decide to sell it later on. Is there anything I can do? Any way to get a refund? I called customer service - they were no help and said I couldn't talk to the person who review it.
thanks
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Permalink Reply by Carlos on
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You know what's funny - is collectors always pull the "no COA" card to get things cheaper - it's so hypocritical
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Permalink Reply by Bill Fraser on
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Why is the title of the book different from the title of the book written on the ticket?
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it was a singing for the 3rd book in the series. but you were allowed to have any of the books signed as long as you bought them there
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Lol looks like Josh doesn't know what he's talking about
Stick to blogs
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Permalink Reply by Josh Board on
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(on another topic: the rolling racoon rocks!)
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Permalink Reply by Chad B on
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#1 The rolling racoon is great.
#2 The ticket says you must surrender the ticket to be admitted.
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No, Josh does know what he's talking about.
Spending $100 for a cert is idiotic, IF YOU ARE NOT currently selling the item. WAIT...until you ARE going to sell the item. And even then, ONLY DO IT, if the item has doubts from potential buyers. Again, do you see why it was silly to do this?
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Permalink Reply by Chicklet McTushy on
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I agree. If you were to sell in the future you now have lost $100 profit. Assume PSA gave you a favorable decision. You just lost $100 out of your selling price. I do not understand why "authentication" adds value. If you get a favorable "COA" you have to raise your asking price to cover its cost. What you are doing is giving PSA a commission on your selling price. The only buyers impressed by "COA" are unsophisticated buyers. The people who "collect" those "limited edition" Bradford Exchange pieces from the Sunday coupon circulars - they come with a certificate of authenticity so your friends will be impressed by your collectable commemorative plate featuring Elvis Presley and John Wayne riding a bald eagle with an American flag in its beak.
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that was a great example, Winky!
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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on
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I agree with Josh. Getting an autograph in person, and then spending 100 bucks for an "opinion" just defies logic, and while it is understandable that it may increase the value, the basic idea of it is a statement about the hobby.
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Personally, if I were going to buy a JK Rowling signed book, I would only buy it if the signature had been authenticated, since there are so many fakes out there. Browsing on ebay, I'd say almost all of them are fake.
And I probably will sell the book eventually, and by having the autograph authenticated would increase the value and my chances of selling it. If I'm paying $1000 for a signature, I wouldn't just trust the word of the seller, I'd want a trusted a 3rd party to look at it.
Saying it doesn't make sense to have an IP signature authenticated is hypocritical on this forum, since most posts on this forum are for people looking for a 3rd party to give their opinion, either by a forum member, or a pro.
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I'd also add that having a legitimate COA would potentially increase the value by a few hundred dollars, so spending $100 would pay for itself in the long run
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