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Permalink Reply by David on April 29, 2014 at 7:54am

Everything is authenticated by GA, and as I understand it, that's a bad sign.

Also, these two signatures makes me wonder:

(Johnny Depp and Tim Burton)

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Wietses on April 29, 2014 at 8:19am

yes the must things of cardboard legend online or authenticated by GA. Some products comes with PSA certificate but the Breaking bad autographs have a Ga certificate.  Cardboard legend online has more then 5000 positve feedback and has a shop in LA. I also doubt of these autographs are real.

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Permalink Reply by Rock G III on April 29, 2014 at 8:58am

I am not sure how many times one can say avoid ga / gai items .  The amount of forgeries passed will kill any future value and that is reflecting in todays prices as they are worth less. So having that sticker om the item is not good. 

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Permalink Reply by R T on April 29, 2014 at 8:37pm

I look for them, If I can determine they are Authentic then I usually find Bargains for the exact reason you mentioned. If I'm not certain then I pass. In all fairness, I don't Think any of us can automatically assume that an autograph is authentic regardless of which 3rd party authenticator has passed a Signature, I'm learning more and more to do my research unless I like throwing money away. 

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Wietses on April 30, 2014 at 7:46am

thanks for your reply. it remains difficult which dealer you can trust. anyone have any experience with PSA quick opinion?

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Permalink Reply by R T on April 30, 2014 at 8:02am

I use PSA quick opinion only to have (some what of a coa). Normally when I submit for an opinion, I already know its real. My belief is that when a 3rd party authenticator sticker and cert card comes with a bad signature its forgers removing and placing them on the bad item. I would compare signatures with a lot of others to make sure they are similar before buying any Autograph.Ive included a Jim Brown pic as example...the signature is bad but authenticated by both jsa and psa. 

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Wietses on April 30, 2014 at 8:54am

okay wisely. I compare a lot of autographs, but I find it difficult. what is your idea about dealer Cardboard legend?

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Permalink Reply by R T on April 30, 2014 at 9:20am

I bought a Magic Johnson Autographed photo from them and my experience was good, however I would still research each and every item I buy. I cant speak of everyone else's experience. Just beware regardless of the seller bud.

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Wietses on April 30, 2014 at 9:27am

okay understandable. on the Internet, I found little experience on seller Cardboard legend. I also have a good feeling about seller this and can not find any bad feedback. products do have a GA certificate which many believe is not good

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Permalink Reply by Rock G III on April 30, 2014 at 9:48am

Yes and in 15 years if your item is fake you think they will look at it and say ohh its from that seller so its real? or will they look at the COA and say no good. 

Sellers feedback is basically meaningless unless they are obtaining every autograph they sell in person. You think everyone who buys a autograph gets a second opinion? They dont. By the time they find out its a forgery its sometimes years later if at all. 

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Wietses on April 30, 2014 at 9:55am

you're right. there you can indeed draw a conclusion. and it remains difficult to speculate. I appreciate these tips really

Permalink Reply by R T on April 30, 2014 at 9:51am

I own a lot of GA Certified Autographs that are good, I also have seen a lot that are bad.Just as I mentioned before, I look for them because of there reputation, I can find bargains even though there real. If you have doubts on a item you can always post the item in the Authenticity Opinions forum. the guys are pretty good and help a lot. 

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