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Paul Newman - Butch Cassidy SP
Started this discussion. Last reply by Josh Board 11 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I was wondering if those of you with experience with Paul Newman's signing habits might assist me with this one. Of course it's a great image...but does the inscription and signature look to be…Continue
Chico and Harpo Marx signatures
Started this discussion. Last reply by Etienne on Friday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Stumbled across these signatures on a single album page of Harpo and Chico. How do these look to you guys? Ok?…Continue
sportscollectibles.com misrepresentation / UPDATE
Started this discussion. Last reply by Etienne Jan 10. 2 Replies 0 Likes
We've been discussing the fact that the website ww.sportscollectibles.com has an inventory seemingly made up of lifting other sellers' eBay listings (including scans, descriptions etc.) without…Continue
Bud Abbott signature
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Keith Longo Jan 7. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi all-A week or so ago I submitted a scan of a Lou Costello inscription and signature which three of you folks said looked authentic to you...much appreciated.I'm about to pull the trigger and…Continue
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Paul Newman - Butch Cassidy SP
I was wondering if those of you with experience with Paul Newman's signing habits might assist me with this one. Of course it's a great image...but does the inscription and signature look to be authentic? The seller says the photo is vintage and signed around the time of the film's release in 1969 . I'm considering possibly purchasing it but hope you folks might give me your thoughts. Thanks!…See More
"That’s why I hope more sellers become aware and tell them to “cease and desist”, the more that do that, maybe they’ll get a clue and change their that sites method of selling unowned items. However my 6 items no longer…"
"Todd, the only way that a person can get their property off of that site is to contact them directly and tell them basically to "cease and desist" looting your eBay store for their own potential profit.
In their business model, if you do…"
"Looks like "case closed" for me! I hadn't gone thru my emails yet today from Sports Collectibles is that they have credit me for my purchase in some formatted email, not a personally typed note or any explanation at all. …"
"I had one of those 'make an offer' to watchers on ebay of said item. I'm sure it's someone from Sports Collectibles. I only dropped it by 5% in an offer. Their next step should be a counter offer way less or…"
"Has anyone else noticed that these TPA companies, based upon what is being offered at auctions these days, seem to be getting sloppier and sloppier as time goes on? Even the auction houses that have had fine reputations seem to be…"
"Well my item I purchased from them is no longer on their site. No contact or eBay changes but I’m sure they are looking for a like product which I’m positive they will not find."
"That's also odd...but the difference as you point out is that there is a permission given by the actual dealers/owners. As I've said, the sportscollectibles guy on a chat actually stated that he had the item in their warehouse and…"
"In addition, I would place a note on my listing that “I am the true owner of this item & it is in my possession. Be wary of other listings that may claim ownership & list it w/o my permission & claiming TPA."
"Whole Situation is wrong & unethical.
Blue Nile does this as well with diamonds .....they have zero inventory as well & list the inventory of others in the industry from the Rappaport dealer database w permission however from the dealers…"
"Typo on my day of the week, as it was Saturday eve, still maybe no changes on Sunday though."
"Great experiment! We'll stay tuned."
"If they even sell anything that is soneone else’s eBay product only, then heck their biz is based on other individual seller or private collectors, whatever that eBay seller is. Total misrepresentation!
I have purchased one of my…"
"Is there an ounce of truth in any of that?"
"One of their FAQ's: (BTW, they accept returns, 15% restocking fee, cause they didn't stock it!!)
Do you purchase merchandise from individual sellers?
We typically do not purchase items from individual sellers however if you would like to…"
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