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Whether it's a through-the-mail freebie or a big buck acquisition... it's all good. Show us what you got!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 1, 2022 at 5:33pm

You want a full exam, that is different than a QO and costs more but provides papers of value (when the item is real). As a rule seller trust is earned, not given until otherwise is learned. 

Original lineup signed 1971-74 Steely Dan for Best Offer under $95? Cancel!

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 1, 2022 at 5:33pm

Also, you really need to know what genuine items are worth. Another key.

Permalink Reply by Chas on October 1, 2022 at 5:35pm

thanks for the help

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 1, 2022 at 5:42pm

You are welcome. Please get your money back.

Permalink Reply by Chas on October 1, 2022 at 5:43pm

Oh, I will. hard to believe this seller has flawless feedback isn't it?

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 1, 2022 at 5:51pm

Unfortunately, it is sort of the norm. :( A LOT of collectors don't do any of the things we have been discussing. If seller only takes full exams for returns and that fee is higher than whatever you paid (under $95) then he wins. Probably one of his business models.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 1, 2022 at 5:40pm

Artists are notoriously bad at authenticating their own signatures. Often they have no idea. And this is 50 years ago.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 1, 2022 at 5:44pm

What do those three places charge for a full exam? That will be more money thrown away. It should be simply accepted back but now he wants you to jump through HIS hoops. This is a bad seller with enough red flags for Red Square.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 1, 2022 at 5:47pm

Send him the results of the PSA QO and see what he says.

Permalink Reply by Chas on October 1, 2022 at 5:49pm

just contacted him.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 1, 2022 at 5:55pm

Don't pay ANY "restocking fee" (another trick that allows the same item to sold and resold for continued profit while keeping the item). eBay doesn't allow you to engage in a fraudulent sale - I've used that as an out. Forgers are generally none to bright to say the least. Some are.

Permalink Reply by BGK on October 1, 2022 at 6:36pm

Sorry, I have to comment.  Forgery is done on an industrial scale on ebay.  I've discussed this at length previously.  Just my opinion, of course, but I believe 85% of all non-certified autographs on ebay are forgeries.  And "certified" means a reputable third party, since most of the COAs on ebay are forgeries also.  And don't take the forgers lightly... at least some are artists.  I believe there is one in particular who supplies forgeries for a cartel operating on ebay and he (or she) is highly skilled.

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