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Joining AFTAL/UACC

Hello,

I'm thinking of submitting an application to join the above registered dealer programs.

Is it difficult getting acceptance? Is there a particular criteria they're looking for? Will I be required to send them items for inspection?

I'm a new seller/buyer/trader but collected for a long time and like most here abide by a similar code of ethics as them but I think it does give the customer that extra peace of mind.

Any pointers appreciated.

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Rich on October 24, 2016 at 8:17am

This might be more of a question for fellow dealers regarding what the pluses/minuses of UACC and or AFTAL membership are. From a collector standpoint, the prestige of both clubs has dropped substantially over the past decade. I don't think I'm alone in those sentiments.

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Permalink Reply by Lee Miller on October 24, 2016 at 10:26am

I wouldn't trust some of the dealers associated with either of those organisations as far as I could throw them. So many obvious fakes but nothing gets done. To a novice collector it may be of importance but not to the experienced collector.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on October 24, 2016 at 12:13pm

If you have good authentic autographs, in good condition, and price within the perimeters of the marketplace, you will be successful. I do not think being a member or this or that organization makes a big difference. The reputation you build will be the determining factor.