Let's play you be the authenticator. Paul McCartney. - Autograph Live2024-03-29T02:11:06Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/let-s-play-you-be-the-authenticator?commentId=3524372%3AComment%3A1639627&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat’s great news, Joe. Congr…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-26:3524372:Comment:16509902021-07-26T23:49:15.949ZBallroomDays67https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/BallroomDays67
<p>That’s great news, Joe. Congrats!</p>
<p>That’s great news, Joe. Congrats!</p> Update. It's been a long jour…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-26:3524372:Comment:16508082021-07-26T23:38:19.021ZJoe W.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JoeWasson
<p>Update. It's been a long journey. March 3, 2017 was the first day I held this autograph in my hand. I wanted it to get properly authenticated. There was a few bumps along the road for sure. But, I did believe the autograph was signed by Paul's hand.</p>
<p>Finally, I decided to give ACOA an opportunity to evaluate it. And it now has a full authentication Letter of Authenticity issued by them. My gratitude goes to the entire ACOA team of experts who took their time to properly authenticate…</p>
<p>Update. It's been a long journey. March 3, 2017 was the first day I held this autograph in my hand. I wanted it to get properly authenticated. There was a few bumps along the road for sure. But, I did believe the autograph was signed by Paul's hand.</p>
<p>Finally, I decided to give ACOA an opportunity to evaluate it. And it now has a full authentication Letter of Authenticity issued by them. My gratitude goes to the entire ACOA team of experts who took their time to properly authenticate it. I especially want to thank Justin who was there to patiently answer my questions and inquiries.</p>
<p>All is well that ends well. </p> Some collectors also seem to…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-06-22:3524372:Comment:16413872021-06-22T20:30:06.281ZBallroomDays67https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/BallroomDays67
<p>Some collectors also seem to put a lot of trust in some auction houses, even when the item isn’t pre-certed. I’ve seen items that I seriously doubt would pass any reputable TPA sell for a lot more than that Macca, as they were accepted by a particular auction house.</p>
<p>Some collectors also seem to put a lot of trust in some auction houses, even when the item isn’t pre-certed. I’ve seen items that I seriously doubt would pass any reputable TPA sell for a lot more than that Macca, as they were accepted by a particular auction house.</p> I have sold a relatively smal…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-06-22:3524372:Comment:16412912021-06-22T15:45:10.913ZEddyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/StevenPoole
<p>I have sold a relatively small amount on eBay. One my few higher end items did not pass third party authentication after the buyer had received it and submitted it. He contacted me and informed me but said he loved the piece and actually it did not matter since he himself believed it real.</p>
<p>That's the only issue I have had regarding autographs that I have sold.</p>
<p>I have sold a relatively small amount on eBay. One my few higher end items did not pass third party authentication after the buyer had received it and submitted it. He contacted me and informed me but said he loved the piece and actually it did not matter since he himself believed it real.</p>
<p>That's the only issue I have had regarding autographs that I have sold.</p> That is the way it is for the…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-06-22:3524372:Comment:16412882021-06-22T14:41:49.396ZJoe W.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JoeWasson
<p>That is the way it is for the vast majority of collectors. I certainly understand why. TPA services can make or break an autograph; especially big dollar items.</p>
<p>If you sell on eBay it's virtually mandatory. For instance, if I ever decided to list my signed ticket on eBay it would likely be banned without papers. </p>
<p>That is the way it is for the vast majority of collectors. I certainly understand why. TPA services can make or break an autograph; especially big dollar items.</p>
<p>If you sell on eBay it's virtually mandatory. For instance, if I ever decided to list my signed ticket on eBay it would likely be banned without papers. </p> Just this morning I had an em…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-06-22:3524372:Comment:16412842021-06-22T14:34:23.933ZEddyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/StevenPoole
<p>Just this morning I had an email from a collector who is interested in a higher end autograph I have listed on eBay. The only question they had was if I had a PSA or other third party letter.</p>
<p>Just this morning I had an email from a collector who is interested in a higher end autograph I have listed on eBay. The only question they had was if I had a PSA or other third party letter.</p> As I said at the beginning of…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-06-22:3524372:Comment:16412792021-06-22T14:23:41.779ZJoe W.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JoeWasson
<p>As I said at the beginning of this discussion that getting a signature authenticated by a recognized TPA is like getting a blessing from the Pope. Even if a person has no intention to sell immediately it does protect one's investment.</p>
<p>It makes a big difference to the vast majority of collectors. Would that autograph have sold for that price without TPA documentation? Likely not. </p>
<p>As I said at the beginning of this discussion that getting a signature authenticated by a recognized TPA is like getting a blessing from the Pope. Even if a person has no intention to sell immediately it does protect one's investment.</p>
<p>It makes a big difference to the vast majority of collectors. Would that autograph have sold for that price without TPA documentation? Likely not. </p> I don't think it good either.tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-06-22:3524372:Comment:16411862021-06-22T13:10:20.056ZEric Keith Longohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Eric947
<p>I don't think it good either.</p>
<p>I don't think it good either.</p> The Beckett slabbed signature…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-06-22:3524372:Comment:16412752021-06-22T10:49:56.065ZJoe W.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JoeWasson
<p>The Beckett slabbed signature just sold for over $1700. </p>
<p>The Beckett slabbed signature just sold for over $1700. </p> You may be right about it bei…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-06-18:3524372:Comment:16402312021-06-18T19:07:15.385ZEddyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/StevenPoole
<p>You may be right about it being a style of forgery. When I said I have never seen anything like that, I meant it really floors me that it was actually given a certification as real.</p>
<p>Maybe others will comment on it specifically.</p>
<p>You may be right about it being a style of forgery. When I said I have never seen anything like that, I meant it really floors me that it was actually given a certification as real.</p>
<p>Maybe others will comment on it specifically.</p>