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Permalink Reply by roger epperson on January 25, 2012 at 2:29pm

I'm a member of "The peoples autograph society of Germany"  and my wife is too.

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Permalink Reply by Rick Garceau on January 28, 2012 at 5:24pm

I hope there is no such organization that would recognize that lineup!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on January 29, 2012 at 2:06pm

So far I only found two stooges who say they're Autograph Society of America members. 

Hmm...well if we can't find it, it must be an autograph underworld organization. 

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Permalink Reply by DB on January 29, 2012 at 1:14pm

Hmm... seems to me that the board of directors who had appalachian meeting regularly consisted of;

Michael Lopez, Greg & Roger Marino along with consiglieres..

 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on January 29, 2012 at 2:00pm

Autograph Society of America

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Permalink Reply by Rick Garceau on January 29, 2012 at 2:39pm

I don't know anything about these dealers mentioned here, but wouldn't their claim to be a member of an association that doesn't exist, constitute fraud in itself. Are they saying they are members after their customers have authenticity concerns and try to get refunds?

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Permalink Reply by DB on January 29, 2012 at 3:34pm

Rick, like anything else but especially prevalent within this hobby if you don't check things out under "the hood" you never know who is really in the band;

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Permalink Reply by Rick Garceau on January 29, 2012 at 3:50pm

Right DB. I didn't do my homework before I started collecting, but with the help of this magazine and its members I'm catching on.

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Permalink Reply by DB on January 29, 2012 at 4:07pm

Rick, you weren't the only one believe me and you most assuredly won't be the last one.  It's probably one of the lasting legacies that this blog site brings to the collecting world.  But of course, it has taken it's licks & beatings from some (some justified, much not).  What I have come to understand is that the interaction, insights, knowledge and inter-active dealings behind the scenes is generally not published (and for good reason) but it is something.

Of the many items that stick in my craw (other than yours) was the gal who had a Marino Forgery Mantle that she had re-acquired after her father's passing which she had given to him as a wedding present from her daughter.  These shysters, self proclaimed "I am the greatest" authenticators", and their friends of forgers blogs, magazines & websites could care less who get's screwed.

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Permalink Reply by Seleznev Dmitri on February 4, 2012 at 12:43am

Dear Rick,

You are not alone, most of us, new collectors had no idea abour a bunch of scumbags pretending to be a "dealers" and selling us a garbage. Use this magazine, communicate with Mr. Cyrkin who can always help you and give you a friendly advice. You might also want to check www.isitreal.com and www.autografica.com exellent start for new collectors like us.

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Permalink Reply by Rick Garceau on January 29, 2012 at 5:01pm

DB, where can I read more about her story?

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Permalink Reply by Seleznev Dmitri on February 4, 2012 at 12:37am

I live in San Francisco more than 20 years. Never heard of these guys. Never met them mentioned on the ANY respectable or reputable website, by ANY well known and respectable dealer or member of UACC-AFTAL-IADA- etc. They don't recognize PSA/DNA ? Fine, so we do not recognize them! I would strongly suggest to stay away from them, unless you want to waste your time and hard-earned money...

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