Comments - How To Make The Most of Autograph Live: Insight for New Members - Autograph Live2024-03-29T00:35:38Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=3524372%3ABlogPost%3A1051873&xn_auth=noTyler B - I noticed that you…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-02-26:3524372:Comment:18235172023-02-26T05:05:49.671ZEddyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/StevenPoole
<p>Tyler B - I noticed that you are also a new member as of today. <strong>Welcome</strong>....and we look forward to getting to know you!</p>
<p>Tyler B - I noticed that you are also a new member as of today. <strong>Welcome</strong>....and we look forward to getting to know you!</p> A great write up, still spot…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2023-02-26:3524372:Comment:18236872023-02-26T03:36:18.906ZTyler Bhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/TylerB
<p>A great write up, still spot on!</p>
<p>A great write up, still spot on!</p> In one of the above comments,…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-12-02:3524372:Comment:16978922021-12-02T01:49:23.999ZEddyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/StevenPoole
<p>In one of the above comments, a mention was made about opinions offered on this site and how they are not always right. That's true. I've had a piece or two that got thumbs down over time when I knew it was good due to provenance, the dealer obtained from, etc.. </p>
<p>Having said that, I feel that most members here are truly invested in the hobby and simply want to assist others when asked by offering their experience (and yes) expertise. I feel members usually stick to what they know,…</p>
<p>In one of the above comments, a mention was made about opinions offered on this site and how they are not always right. That's true. I've had a piece or two that got thumbs down over time when I knew it was good due to provenance, the dealer obtained from, etc.. </p>
<p>Having said that, I feel that most members here are truly invested in the hobby and simply want to assist others when asked by offering their experience (and yes) expertise. I feel members usually stick to what they know, for the most part, when offering an opinion. I know I would be useless in trying to offer an opinion in the area of contemporary rock music or space exploration, for instance. I've never really picked up that we have many "generalists" offering opinions in any or every area.</p> These TPAs "authenticate" ple…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-12-01:3524372:Comment:16974502021-12-01T21:34:30.124ZRichhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Rich1
<p>These TPAs "authenticate" plenty of items they know zero about and have zero information about and have no idea how to get information about. Since they're on the clock to knock out their stickering, what type of effort do you really think is involved here. Again, what they sell themselves as being really doesn't exist anywhere. That's probably the biggest issue.</p>
<p>These TPAs "authenticate" plenty of items they know zero about and have zero information about and have no idea how to get information about. Since they're on the clock to knock out their stickering, what type of effort do you really think is involved here. Again, what they sell themselves as being really doesn't exist anywhere. That's probably the biggest issue.</p> PSA recently was hiring for b…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-12-01:3524372:Comment:16975782021-12-01T21:28:56.908ZNick Dimeohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/NickDimeo
<p>PSA recently was hiring for both graders and autograph authenticators. My friend attended an interview at The National in Chicago and found out PSA pays about 40k a year and you have to move to California. People like Nat Turner and Steve Grad make big money but the others I wouldn’t say get paid “a lot of money”. I can see authenticators who feel underpaid and overworked missing a few along the line.</p>
<p>PSA recently was hiring for both graders and autograph authenticators. My friend attended an interview at The National in Chicago and found out PSA pays about 40k a year and you have to move to California. People like Nat Turner and Steve Grad make big money but the others I wouldn’t say get paid “a lot of money”. I can see authenticators who feel underpaid and overworked missing a few along the line.</p> I also agree with Terrier and…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-12-01:3524372:Comment:16974462021-12-01T21:13:21.427ZGreg Jeranekhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/GregJeranek
<p>I also agree with Terrier and Steve and I want to add something that bothers me about this site. I do appreciate comments and opinions on the authenticity of our autographs, but are we always right in our opinions No, as the saying goes "Opinions are like A-holes everyone has one". Maybe a particular autograph we own is fake and we use that as our guide in what's real or fake. Companies like JSA, PSA, and Beckett get paid a lot of money to authenticate autographs and they use a large…</p>
<p>I also agree with Terrier and Steve and I want to add something that bothers me about this site. I do appreciate comments and opinions on the authenticity of our autographs, but are we always right in our opinions No, as the saying goes "Opinions are like A-holes everyone has one". Maybe a particular autograph we own is fake and we use that as our guide in what's real or fake. Companies like JSA, PSA, and Beckett get paid a lot of money to authenticate autographs and they use a large number of examples to authenticate, are they right all the time No, are we right all the time No.</p> Agree with Terrier. I’ve hear…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-12-01:3524372:Comment:16973702021-12-01T14:39:35.277ZSteve Zarellihttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/MrZipper
<p>Agree with Terrier. I’ve heard the old saw about “the only way to know 100% for sure is if you got it in person“ a million times. And there are some collectors that’s all they will collect. As terrier stated, you’re really limiting yourself. It’s simply not an option for people who collect historical autographs, vintage entertainment etc.</p>
<p>And I do dispute the notion that the only way you know 100% is if you saw it signed yourself. With proper research and authentication, you can have…</p>
<p>Agree with Terrier. I’ve heard the old saw about “the only way to know 100% for sure is if you got it in person“ a million times. And there are some collectors that’s all they will collect. As terrier stated, you’re really limiting yourself. It’s simply not an option for people who collect historical autographs, vintage entertainment etc.</p>
<p>And I do dispute the notion that the only way you know 100% is if you saw it signed yourself. With proper research and authentication, you can have an extremely high level of confidence in many many areas of collecting without seeing it signed yourself.</p> if we had to depend on gettin…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-12-01:3524372:Comment:16973682021-12-01T13:40:06.196Zterrier8HOFhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/terrier8HOF
<p>if we had to depend on getting every autograph in person, our collections would be limited and boring. Part of the challenge and fun of this hobby is collecting autographs of deceased icons. If you stated that the only way to be 100% certain that your autograph is authentic is an in person experience I would have to agree, but to say that if it is not obtained in person, it is likely fake is ridiculous.</p>
<p>if we had to depend on getting every autograph in person, our collections would be limited and boring. Part of the challenge and fun of this hobby is collecting autographs of deceased icons. If you stated that the only way to be 100% certain that your autograph is authentic is an in person experience I would have to agree, but to say that if it is not obtained in person, it is likely fake is ridiculous.</p> hello,
i just joined. not a c…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-12-01:3524372:Comment:16970002021-12-01T06:55:48.849Zstan grubmanhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/stangrubman
<p>hello,</p>
<p>i just joined. not a collector just interested in the topic.unless you saw the athlete or celebrity sign</p>
<p>it, good chance it's fake.i do handwriting analysis for pre-employment screening (more accurate</p>
<p>than Myers Briggs) and romance compatability assessment.anyone know any good places to</p>
<p>advertise? i grew up in Canton, Ohio 3 miles from the football hall of fame so if anyone would</p>
<p>like to talk about football (or Cuban cigars) they can call me.…</p>
<p>hello,</p>
<p>i just joined. not a collector just interested in the topic.unless you saw the athlete or celebrity sign</p>
<p>it, good chance it's fake.i do handwriting analysis for pre-employment screening (more accurate</p>
<p>than Myers Briggs) and romance compatability assessment.anyone know any good places to</p>
<p>advertise? i grew up in Canton, Ohio 3 miles from the football hall of fame so if anyone would</p>
<p>like to talk about football (or Cuban cigars) they can call me. 301-956-6706.hope nothing in my</p>
<p>first post is improper. a witticism i heard the other day i'll share: when a mime (e.g. Marcel Marceau) dies does he have any last words? ha-ha</p>
<p>talk about football (or Cuban cigars)</p> You just answered so many qu…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-09-25:3524372:Comment:16703312021-09-25T05:31:41.311ZDorian Oliohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/DorianOlio
<p> You just answered so many questions that have been on my mind, especially regarding COAs. Thanks Rich. </p>
<p> You just answered so many questions that have been on my mind, especially regarding COAs. Thanks Rich. </p>