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"Here's another dirtbag doing the same thing.
Ebay seller Nyr17-collectibles selling a laughable forged Mickey Mantle photo with a Scoreboard COA.
Piece of crap…"
"It certainly is.
One of the biggest scams over the last ten years is for dirtbags to use an old/copied/edited Scoreboard COA to sell their forgeries."
"I don't like it at all.
I did a thread on CAS.
https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/coa-certified-authentication-service-cas-forged-derek-jeter-1992-"
"Pathetic attempt on a cheap jersey."
""A joke" is being polite. That is certainly awful."
"I saw this earlier today. I think he had it listed for $1000. What a joke!"
"Thank you, Alexander. I just posted it.
https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/ebay-seller-cavslover2399-sells-forged-derek-jeter-jersey-coa-not"
Ebay Seller Cavslover2399 Sells Forged Derek Jeter Jersey COA Not Steiner Sports
Over the past two years I have posted dozens of threads/blogs on Ebay sellers who list and sell so-called Steiner Sports autographs.These scam sellers always have some type of hologram on the item but they never have the Steiner Sports COA.This is a relatively easy scam because Ebay is so heavily-populated with delusional autograph collectors and impulse buyers.The forgery industry on Ebay is huge, and that is why on any given day, more forgeries are sold on Ebay than authentic…See More
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- Collector
- 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.
- Who can we thank for telling you about Autograph Live?
- Mr. Steve Cyrkin
- What do you collect, or want to collect?
- Sports
- Tell us more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:
- Tom, Tresh, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Derek Jeter and Teresa Wright.
- What is your level of expertise?
- Advanced Collector
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Tom Tresh 1963 Autographed Card.
- Why do you collect?
- History.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- George Washington
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Ebay Seller Garageinc_5 Sells Forged Counterfeit 2000-01 Ovation Autograph Card For $335.00
Posted on March 28, 2020 at 7:34am 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.
People don't realize what a TOUGH PULL this particular card was and yet they are all over…
ContinueEbay Seller Nikejustdoit1972 Sells Forged Mickey Mantle Baseball For $183.50
Posted on March 27, 2020 at 8:23am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Before I continue, below are links showing hundreds of examples of forged Mickey Mantle baseballs, photos, etc. found on Ebay (the most dangerous place to buy autographs if you're a casual collector or impulse buyer).…
ContinueEbay Seller Apdafd128 Lists Forged Derek Jeter 1993 Topps Card--Please Read
Posted on March 26, 2020 at 12:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I previously posted a blog on Ebay seller Mdncollectables selling a forged Derek Jeter "1993 Topps" card for $30.00.
ContinueEbay Seller Gorillafx Lists Forged Signed Mickey Mantle Jersey Gotta Read
Posted on March 25, 2020 at 2:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Before I continue, below are links showing hundreds of examples of forged Mickey Mantle baseballs, photos, etc. found on Ebay (the most dangerous place to buy autographs if you're a casual collector or impulse buyer).…
ContinueEbay Seller Cavslover2399 Sells Forged Derek Jeter Jersey COA Not Steiner Sports
Posted on March 24, 2020 at 1:30pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Over the past two years I have posted dozens of threads/blogs on Ebay sellers who list and sell so-called Steiner Sports autographs.
These scam sellers always have some type of hologram on the item but they never have the Steiner Sports COA.
This is a relatively easy scam because Ebay is so heavily-populated with delusional autograph collectors and impulse…
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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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