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My interesting experience using a quick opinion

I will keep this post vague as to not make it sound like a "hit piece" on anyone

I saw a high ticket item at a potentially good price for sale so I wanted to get an expert's opinion on the item before purchase

I purchased an online quick opinion from one of the leading third-party authenticators and sent them the link to the listing

15 minutes after submitting the request, the item had sold. I received an email a few hours later from the TPA saying they were unable to make a decision and to submit the item in person

Now, I see the exact same item up for auction at RR pre-certified by the same company I sent the request to

Coincidence? Has this happened to anyone else?

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 26, 2022 at 11:43am

I use their pre-certified service a lot. It's well worth serious consideration.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 26, 2022 at 2:34pm

I think that is the "quick opinion" equivalent - then, if warranted, an in hand examination is done. Re-read what Joe said. If they were issuing letters w/o actually ever seeing the item such a letter would be wortlhess. How could they determine live ink and just as important, all the other things that an in hand exam provides?

Permalink Reply by Eddy on February 26, 2022 at 11:49am

I'll check it out for sure. I am curious about something else. Do you know if eBay allows you to post the results of a pre-certification & database info. in a listing if you are selling a piece you have had this done with?

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 26, 2022 at 11:52am

I have them included with my listings. I've not experienced any problems.

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 26, 2022 at 2:50pm

This is a reply to Eric. Everything is done on their pre-certification except the in person review. That is necessary to receive their cert or LOA. Basically, if the item is not found to be pre-printed or happens to be a copy it will pass.

This is clearly stated online. RR Auctions use a similar service with Beckett and PSA in the past. It's a much more thorough process than a quick opinion. And you are paying for a full authentication except for the mailing and getting papers issued by ACOA.

Which can be done in a later date no matter if the item sells to someone else. It's in their database.

Permalink Reply by Eddy on February 26, 2022 at 11:54am

Very good. I'll check it out....Thanks!