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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 14, 2012 at 3:08pm

What are you looking to have certified?

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Permalink Reply by Isaac Levin on August 14, 2012 at 4:55pm

Baseballs I have gotten at games, players like

Ken Griffey, Josh Hamilton, Felix Hernandez, Arod, Ichiro, Pujols

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on August 14, 2012 at 5:06pm

I think its a waste of money to have something you got in person authenticated.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 14, 2012 at 5:07pm

Then PSA and JSA should be about the same in all respects. Keep in mind that just because you got an autograph yourself doesn't mean it will pass, so if it's a rushed or irregular signature they're not used to seeing, they may not certify it.

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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on August 14, 2012 at 7:39pm

Why don't you post some photographs of those signed baseballs here.

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Permalink Reply by Isaac Levin on August 15, 2012 at 5:35am

Why does it matter?

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Permalink Reply by Isaac Levin on August 14, 2012 at 5:11pm

So is there a reimbursement that occurs with a rejection, or is the fee the fee?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 14, 2012 at 5:17pm

The fee is the fee. There's only a refund if they can't come to a decision...which is quite rare.

You can use PSA's Quick Opinion service, which only opines on auctions...eBay or auction house. It costs $7.49 a listing (soon to go up a bit), but you can put multiple items in the listing for the same price! You'll get a credit for the $7.49 for the items you want to send in for a full cert. It eliminates a lot of the risk, or at least makes it more affordable.

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Permalink Reply by Isaac Levin on August 14, 2012 at 5:38pm

So you post an item to ebay then send it through Quick Opinion? Then take the item down? I assume it is far more conservative than the actual authentication process

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 14, 2012 at 5:46pm

Yes, that's what you do. I've never done it, so ask around. Friend Peter Lougheed and ask him how he did it, just recently. He'll save you some money.

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Permalink Reply by DB on August 15, 2012 at 1:45pm

There is however a hitch with a QO.  The term itself and the following disclaimer;

• CU will not render opinions with respect to items consisting of (a) autographs NOT listed on the QuickOpinion Autograph Schedule or, (b) autographs that in CU's opinion are damaged and/or their scans illegible. Fees paid to CU for such items shall be refunded to Customer.
• Certification and authentication involves individual judgments that are subjective and require the exercise of professional opinion, which can change from time to time. CU does not guarantee that any opinion rendered by QuickOpinion will agree with the opinion(s) of any other autograph experts, or with the opinion rendered by CU itself should the item be submitted for physical inspection immediately following purchase or at any time in the future. Therefore, CU makes no warranty or representation and shall have no liability whatsoever to Customer for the opinion rendered by QuickOpinion with respect to any item, including but not limited to losses or damages incurred by any person as a result of relying upon any QuickOpinion opinion in connection with the purchase (or non-purchase) or sale of any item. CU further disclaims any liability whatsoever for losses or damages incurred by any person as a result of the reproduction and/or use of any QuickOpinion opinion by third parties not connected with CU including, but not limited to eBay sellers.

So it's a barometer at best especially with the exclusions IMO.  Now, if you happen to be the buyer you could then submit it for a "full" evaluation and if w/i 90 days you get a credit of $7.50 off of the Item's listed price.

Nonetheless, at least you get a barometer reading and on some items (such as in baseball) they are pretty good from what I have read and seen.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Panagopulos on August 14, 2012 at 5:46pm

Frankly, with the track record both have, I wouldn't waste the money. Or, give it to one of their "preferred" dealers and you might get it certified for a couple of dollars. 

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