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Permalink Reply by Jason Charnick on February 18, 2015 at 4:01pm

I don't understand the attitudes of some of the people coming to this forum, I gotta tell you... this is an autograph site, set up by collectors, for collectors. If you ran into the press box at Yankee Stadium, and started pointing at all the writers and executives that they didn't know what they heck they were talking about, and then pointed at Brian Cashman and said "you're no EXPERT!!!" don't you think they'd all have the right be be upset, and think you're crazy?

I'm a newbie here relatively speaking. Found it a couple of months ago when I was sick and tired of finding some of my stuff was fake. Instead of getting all pissy with the people who were trying to help me, I got fed up with the forgers and scumbags out there, and started arming myself with knowledge, and to me there's no better place than this to learn.

I'd say a lot of these guys here ARE experts. They're collectors just like you and me, and have spent YEARS getting to know the autographs of the people they collect. And their opinions mean just as much to me as the TPA's, and in many cases even moreso. They might be giving their "opinions" on items, because as we all know, unless you saw it signed yourself, there's no 100% way to know for sure, but in the autograph world, that's just how it goes.

Basically, if someone let's you into their house to play and learn, don't go spitting in their face when you you disagree. Simple as that.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on February 18, 2015 at 8:39pm

I've joked before that these types seem to be following the same playbook, but the reality is that we see the same patterns again and again.  Those characters talk trash but usually come armed with absolutely nothing of any substance.  And, fittingly, they never seem to be able to write at even a third or fourth grade level.  Expect a lot of caps lock, wild punctuation misfires and run-on sentences, along with paragraphs of incoherent ranting.  That stuff is always good for driving your point home and getting others to respect your opinion.

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Permalink Reply by Devon Laney on February 18, 2015 at 8:58pm

+1

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Permalink Reply by James on February 18, 2015 at 10:29pm

Well, this sure was a lively discussion. Sorry I missed it until now. And Rich, when you speak of a third or fourth grade writing level, you are correct my good man! Lol. Here are a couple of tips that might help some people: the past tense of the verb "to spell" is not "spelt"; it is "spelled"! And always keep in mind that "your" is a possessive adjective, which should not be used when you are trying to communicate "you are". The correct way to do that is simply to write "you are" or "you're". Unfortunately, Vincent would probably think I just saw myself as an English "expert".

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Permalink Reply by Devon Laney on February 18, 2015 at 8:58pm

Here, here. VERY well said, Jason.

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Permalink Reply by Rock G III on February 19, 2015 at 6:17am

Its the same people. It has to be they always try to same thing. Debunk everyone with ZERO proof. So everyone should listen to them and no one else. A lot of these dopes got ripped of or lied to by a family member and it hurts badly so they keep returning. Because their mommy or daddy made up a story about how they obtained an autograph they now are hell bent on anyone who point out their family where liars. 

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Permalink Reply by Chad B on February 19, 2015 at 5:10am

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Permalink Reply by Devon Laney on February 19, 2015 at 3:51pm

Funniest thing I have seen all day. Well done, sir.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 19, 2015 at 6:59am

Hi Sandy,

Thanks for your post. Your links don't seem to have anything to do with autographs, so I removed them. If you have autographs to show us, please do post them.

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Permalink Reply by Rock G III on February 19, 2015 at 6:11am

I love these topics because it PROVES we are making a difference. The fact people need to make topics like this PROVES the frauds are scrambling and trying to debunk people.

These topics are comical. Yes dont believe people who are correct most of the time who are right. I still have yet to see more than 2 times a person who has been shot down come back with a reputable COA and rub it in people faces. Nope we get these topics lol

And like above a bunch of stories but of course cant give names hahahaha who buys this garbage? They really thinks this works? LMAO

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 19, 2015 at 3:58pm

Sandy,

I didn't delete any of your postings. I just deleted your links to 3 image galleries that had nothing to do with autographs. They don't belong here.

This discussion is about comparing autographs to authenticate them. If you want to post about yourself, go here and post a discussion telling about yourself as it relates to autographs or autograph related issues. I'll send you a copy of what you posted here so you can place it in that new discussion.

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 19, 2015 at 4:05pm

Sandy,

I just copied your posts and sent them to you by private message so you can post them in your own discussion in Town Square.

Thanks,

Steve

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