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"Marc, I have posted hundreds of threads on Rocchi and Guaranteed Fake Autographs (GFA) and have yet to observe one authentic autograph with their COA.
Here are links to just a few that are…"
"Did you find out if they are frauds cause now there is one on ebay thats called home plate autographs like this Neil smith auto it seems funny to me and all there inventory is cheap cheap like this signed mini helmet is only 44.99 seems pretty low"
Ebay Seller devo_6414 Sells Forged Counterfeit Willie Mays 2003 Topps Legends Baseball Card
Immediately below are a few links to previous blogs on forged/counterfeit Willie Mays "2003 Topps Legends" autograph cards.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/mays-forgeries-on-fake-2003-topps-legend-cards-flood-market…See More
Ebay Seller Cardslabber990 Sells Forged Counterfeit Willie Mays 2003 Topps Legends Baseball Card
Immediately below is a link to my blog titled "Willie Mays Forgeries On Counterfeit 2003 Topps Legends Autograph Cards Flood Market."https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/mays-forgeries-on...Below is another link to the forged/counterfeit "1996-97 Willie Mays Topps Commemorative" cards.…See More
"I don't know if there are (Steve would know), but I saved all of mine and I treasure them."
"The Ted and Joe is very nice!!!"
"in the end, Steiner got their money for the items up front. What this sticker theft or forging is achieving is lowering the market price for these on resale. So it only affects the people that trusted the Steiner name and paid the extra…"
"Funny you mention the VERO program as I first found out about it like 20 years ago as Pat Priest from the Munster's son handled her fan mail and Al Lewis's fan mail and would use the VERO to get fake items removed from ebay. Steiner def.…"
"Well written, Steve.
Steiner (Brandon) never cared, and now he owns CollectibleXChange and as soon as I received an email from them I "Unsubscribed.""
"The solution was quite simple. All Steiner had to do was assign an intern or a lower level employee to periodically review eBay lots. When they saw the fake Steiner holograms on bad items, they simply report it to eBay through Vero and the listing…"
"Here's the other thing, Jason.
I must have contacted Steiner at least a dozen times about these, and they never replied.
You would think they'd be adamant about protecting their brand."
"It's really a shame as company as big as Steiner was (not sure about new ownership) couldn't have better stickers with personalized numbers they could input in a system, which matching hologram and number for their cards. Their cards were…"
"Yep. Drawn fake.
Sadly, Steiner has turned into the new Scoreboard. A reputable company whose COAs became corrupted through copying. Steiner was alerted years ago of this problem and it appears they did nothing. Now it’s reaching critical…"
Ebay Seller Miltobigg0 Sells Forged Mariano Rivera Baseball COA Not Steiner Sports
Here's another instance where an Ebay seller sold a so-called "Steiner Sports" autograph item, but without the Steiner Sports COA card.Only the so-called hologram.The below forged Mariano Rivera baseball is not a Steiner Sports product.It's simply a laughable forgery penned by a amateur forger.Observe that the sellers never possess the Steiner Sports COA card.I have posted dozens of similar auctions like this one, where the seller lists a so-called Steiner Sports product, but they never possess…See More
"Excellent, Mary!!!"
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- What brings you to Autograph Live?
- Help rid the autograph hobby of forgeries like those certed by Stephen Rocchi and his Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators group.
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- Mr. Steve Cyrkin
- What do you collect, or want to collect?
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- Tom, Tresh, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Derek Jeter and Teresa Wright.
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- Tom Tresh 1963 Autographed Card.
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- History.
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- George Washington
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Ebay Seller devo_6414 Sells Forged Counterfeit Willie Mays 2003 Topps Legends Baseball Card
Posted on January 10, 2021 at 9:17am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Immediately below are a few links to previous blogs on forged/counterfeit Willie Mays "2003 Topps Legends" autograph cards.
ContinueEbay Seller Cardslabber990 Sells Forged Counterfeit Willie Mays 2003 Topps Legends Baseball Card
Posted on December 31, 2020 at 1:03pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Immediately below is a link to my blog titled "Willie Mays Forgeries On Counterfeit 2003 Topps Legends Autograph Cards Flood Market."
https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/mays-forgeries-on...
Below is another link to the…
ContinueEbay Seller Miltobigg0 Sells Forged Mariano Rivera Baseball COA Not Steiner Sports
Posted on December 27, 2020 at 1:00pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Here's another instance where an Ebay seller sold a so-called "Steiner Sports" autograph item, but without the Steiner Sports COA card.
Only the so-called hologram.
The below forged Mariano Rivera baseball is not a Steiner Sports product.
It's simply a laughable forgery penned by a amateur forger.…
ContinueEbay Seller discounts_from_hundul Sells Kobe Bryant Forged Counterfeit 2000-01 Ovation Autograph Card
Posted on December 8, 2020 at 12:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Immediately below are links to previous threads on forged/counterfeit Kobe Bryant "2000-01 Ovation" cards.
People are continuing to emotionally impulsive buy Kobe Bryant forgeries on Ebay.
I find all of this disgusting.…
ContinueEbay Seller Flxtite Sells Forged Bart Starr 2001 Legends Card
Posted on November 29, 2020 at 11:21am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Immediately below are links to previous threads on forged/counterfeit Bart Starr "2001 Legends" cards.
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- At 7:04pm on July 10, 2018,
CuJo said…
I also have some unique collectibles that I believe could be one of a kinds to include a Babe Ruth Autographed Baseball. I have been collecting stuff for many years and would about bet the bank that the Babe Ruth signature is legit. Here is the twist. On the opposite Sweet Spot there is nothing. On the other sweet spot it has Babe Ruth and I cannot tell if it was printed or signature but I am thinking this was printed and is the label? Below this "Japan 1934" and after this it has what I would bet almost anything on his is signature. The weird thing is the 2 symbols inscribed on each side of the ball. I had a Japanese collector tell me this is the symbol of the Order of the Golden Kite that was an elite clan/ninjas/whatever that served the Emperor of Japan. It was dissolved in 1947 I think it was by the commander of the Japanese Allied Forces. I mean I have seen thousands of baseballs and never seen anything like this. Everyone I show it to freaks out and I am including collectors and some are thinking that it could be a one of a kind. Might be worthy of posting on a major sports memorabilia or auction site.
- At 6:56pm on July 10, 2018,
Thanks for allowing me on this site and thanks for the message Christopher. I just bought a Joe DiMaggio autographed photo from BOXSCORE. I then read some of your articles as you know and immediately sent a message to them that when the item arrives I am probably going to return it. I then got a long email from him that some sites are under litigation for false accusations against him and other new sports memorabilia authentication companies. It was a long letter telling me he is an avid collector and that he would never sell a forgery. With that being said, it sounds like you have no doubt about them?
- At 11:19am on January 31, 2013,
Ryan said…
Chris can you please accept my request so I can send you a message. I have received a complaint about a fake Mantle I pointed out.
- At 7:51am on July 12, 2012,
T M EVANS said…
Thanks for the heads up,but did you really have to post my pic and site? I had no idea....thanks
- At 6:14pm on April 22, 2012,
David Jackson said…
Hey CW. I was wondering if you could please look at the Derek Jeter Autograph I listed and give me your opinion on it? Thanks for your time!
http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/derek-jeter-signed-baseball
- At 8:18pm on December 22, 2011,
CEE GEE said…
- Happy Birthday Chris...A true hero in the war on fakes and forgeries...I personally owe so much to you because if it wasn't for you I may have never knew how bad the industry has been destroyed and corrupted....one of the greatest voices in the industry....my hats off to you for all your great and hard work you have put in over the years....Happy Birthday bro....many more happy holidays Chris...
- At 6:55pm on December 22, 2011,
Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…
Happy Birthday Chris Williams...one of the heroes trying to protect autograph collectors from forgeries.
- At 4:50am on August 5, 2011,
- hey Chris....when you get a chance check out my quick youtube video i put together on my page....also check the forum I posted on Ted Williams and Joe Dimaggio...those forgeries are insane !!!
- At 6:26am on July 30, 2011,
Tiger Lapointe said…
- Hello good friend. Glad to be here to offer my help in the fight against the bad guys!
- At 1:38pm on July 20, 2011,
- I have always loved your videos and i am now starting my own...i love your insight and i think on this site we all can help each other out on making a real purchase from a fake....but we may never win the battle of the dirt bag thieves out there...i applaud your work you put in over the years and because of you which made me want to have a voice to be heard i want to help in the battle
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