"And what credentials do these authenticators actually have? I mean, are they qualified handwriting experts with formal certification? I don't think so. I believe these authentication companies simply offer opinions based on the reputation and…"
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Help with authenticating autographs
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I want to thank all members who shared their experience and opinions when getting autographs authenticated. Thanks to everyone who took time from their schedules to share their opinions . You help was greatly appreciated. Thanks to everyone .…Continue
Grad Collections vs PSA and JSA
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Do letters of authenticity from Grad Collections bring in the same value as letters of authenticity from PSA and JSA ?Continue
Opinions on this Sandy Koufax autographed baseball. Is it real??
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Joe Dimaggio real or fake
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These are more copies of the DiMaggio photo and Steve Grads responses
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I apologize if the first photos were blurry. Sincerely Don …Continue
KOUFAX"S PLEASE Could someone please give their opinion on these KOUFAX"S
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Is this a good Koufax autograph? Thank you for your time and help 🙏 😊
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"Thanks for your time and help 🙏 "
"I agree ballroom, in fact, I just mentioned them in my post prior to reading your comment"
"DR, I will provide you with my simple assessment. I would say that all three command about the same premium over non-authenticated items. The reason I say that is that they have all made mistakes, and what they are offering is an opinion, not…"
"I think the process that ACOA uses in which multiple experts are involved is much better. If one makes a mistake, there’s at least a chance that another will catch it. Doing it all by yourself and covering so many different signers with a high…"
"You are very welcome Don."
"Steve does it all by himself. He's probably authenticated more autographs than anyone, many times over. "
"I'm not sure what your area is like but sometimes specific cardshops have PSA events with deals. The last one I attended was anything normally priced $49 and under was just $15.. 20% off higher up to $100. Its the only reason I had certain…"
Help with authenticating autographs
I want to thank all members who shared their experience and opinions when getting autographs authenticated. Thanks to everyone who took time from their schedules to share their opinions . You help was greatly appreciated. Thanks to everyone . Sincerely Don See More
"Thanks again for your opinion. If I've learned anything from this discussion is that the safest way to authenticate my autographs is just to mail them to PSA or BECKETT this way I know my autographs will be carefully looked at in person and at…"
"Thats the 10,000 question. I would imagine that he must has some people who help him, it would be impossible for one person to answer all the submissions he must get. I wonder if they use some sort of AI to help out. I also would imagine that…"
"Steve is advertising his quick opinion service heavily on social media. Its a good price (9.00) so he must be getting a ton of emails,. My question is , with so many emails to looks at, is he the one who actually decides or does he have…"
"Steve still works for Beckett as a consultant. And i understand why you think his service is just a glorified autograph review, but if you're using that as your example then one could argue that JSA is also a glorified…"
"I understand that a person physically looks at the autograph before emailing it to an authenticator,but the person who physically looks at the autograph isn't an administrator so the have no idea if the autograph is real or if it's a…"
"JK, I just realized I said what you said!"
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This site is absolutely fantastic and I for one really appreciate every single person thank you for your time and effort and help regards Don
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