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Follow up to inquiry about pokeball...
Started this discussion. Last reply by JK Jul 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
On reflection, I guess the deeper question is this: can you really fake a Beckett hologram and a Beckett paper COA and get your numbers verified on the Beckett website? How is that possible? Continue
Ebay seller pokeball....
Started this discussion. Last reply by BallroomDays67 Jul 5. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Do I trust ebay seller pokeballcollectiblesexclusiveshop? Background: bought 2 Michael J Fox photos, came with Beckett hologram cert and with Beckett paper cert - verified numbers on Beckett and…Continue
jgautographs on ebay
Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Jeranek Jun 8. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Is anyone familiar with jgautographs on ebay? He has a number of musician listings that seem highly desirable but nothing is authenticated as far as I can tell. I've included two listings as…Continue
Met Jeff Goldblum in person, also Naomi Watts
Started Jun 2 0 Replies 1 Like
Met Goldblum last Friday at Barnes and Noble 5th Ave and Naomi awhile ago at 14th street. Autographs obtained in person should anyone want an authentic example.Continue
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"Certain types of fraud are easy. Take an authentic item, forge similar items, and add fake stickers with the authentic item's #.
Holograms can be made to order, and I suspect there are shady people who would create fake Beckett (or any)…"
"Thanks Steve, apparently not as hard as I thought."
"In some cases they may remove a sticker from a genuine BAS, PSA or JSA authenticated autograph where possible, and use the COA. Then resend the original in as a new submission.
In other case they may have holographic stickers printed that look like…"
"Hi Steve, Ballroom has informed me that forgers on ebay are using previously-issued cert numbers on their forged photos. This is apparently possible because Beckett verification on their website does not show the item verified. That…"
"You could create duplicates of the hologram and COA but it would be very hard to duplicate the hologram well. You would have to hack their system to possibly get fake ones into their database. Is that what you want to know?"
"Believe it or not, someone was taking some of the PSA ones to various pawn shops and using them as collateral(!). Here’s one the discussions regarding the ones with fake PSA…"
"So we all know that the vast majority of autographs on ebay are fake. There's too many thieves to list but easy red flags are sellers from "Ukraine" (really?), Belgium, and China. This guy used "Japan" to avoid…"
"That’s how it appears to me. The same thing was done a while back with PSA certed items with no image in the certification database. I couldn’t find the real Seinfeld SP. I haven’t studied his signature, but that one doesn’t…"
"Thanks Ballroom, so it appears the seller is lifting already issued cert numbers (to get past the Beckett website verification) and then manufacturing his own hologram and certificate? Is that a fair assessment? Clever, and very scary."
"This appears to be the actual Robin Williams SP with that cert #:
Here’s the one from the OP:"
"I agree JG Autographs is a legitimate autograph dealer. There auctions are quite impressive with their listing's are awesome. I highly recommend them and the authenticity of their items are impeccable . They also offer auctions online…"
"I'd agree with all the positive, about JG! I had great experiences in the past when he was on eBay."
"Again, thanks to all for input. I did reach out to the seller, likely Jared, and will bid actively. I appreciate the vote of confidence."
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- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- I live very near Manhattan and so attend many signing events, especially bookshop sponsored, in the City. These may be sports figures, actors, scientists or a variety of other celebrities, so my collection is quite eclectic.
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- Sports, Books/Literature
- Why do you collect?
- Both for fun and profit. Meeting celebrities in person, as I do regularly at events in the City, is quite enjoyable. My friends are always asking me who I seen lately. And yes I am a dealer and sell on a variety of websites, mostly books but other items as well.
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Neil Armstrong
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Mickey Mantle
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- April 17, 2022
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