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Permalink Reply by Rich on August 7, 2013 at 9:04am

I always love it when people characterize any given COA as maaaaagic.  As though the generic paper with a random sports card store name (that may or may not have ever existed and probably isn't in business anymore if it did) on it seals the deal.

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Permalink Reply by Null on August 7, 2013 at 9:09am

Once you realize that a "COA" is just a PIECE OF PAPER you realize how sketchy the autograph hobby can be...

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Permalink Reply by Rich on August 7, 2013 at 9:11am

People seem to think it's some legally binding document of some sort.  It's not.  The one shown in that auction might as well not even be included.

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Permalink Reply by Null on August 7, 2013 at 9:18am

Yup. First thing my friends ask when they see my collection is "And you have paperwork and certificates for all of these right?". I then go on to tell them that I study these, and KNOW they are 100% authentic, and I doubt they believe me.

Fact is, 90% of "autograph collectors" will buy a forgery with a "COA" over an uncerted authentic. MORONS. 

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Permalink Reply by Rich on August 7, 2013 at 9:36am

Makes the prices better for us when they're watered down I suppose.

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