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Sports Collectibles Newsletter |
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Issue 13, 9/3/2005 |
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The Problem with Autograph Authentication By Adam McFarland |
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As recently as 1997, the FBI estimated that between 50% and 90% of all collectibles in the marketplace are not authentic. Everyone that cares about the hobby agrees that something must be done. And most think that autograph authentication – paying a third party company to certify that an autograph is real - is a logical solution that benefits everyone involved and eliminates counterfeiting. Last month, we featured a story by a small business owner (and friend of mine) who would strongly disagree with that statement . He sold a Michael Vick autographed mini helmet on eBay. The buyer sent it to be authenticated by PSA/DNA and, upon not receiving authentication, demanded a refund. My friend stood his ground and denied this request. In my opinion this was the right move – the autograph is real and he cannot set the precedent of letting PSA/DNA dictate his sales. No business owner wants to have to make a decision that will result in an unsatisfied customer, but what was he supposed to do? Give the customer a refund on a perfectly good item because it’s another company’s opinion that the item is fake? That would be even worse for his reputation than an unsatisfied customer! It seems that as collectors we have given authentication companies far too much control over the hobby. [read more] |
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McFarlane’s upcoming box set will feature Deion Sanders and Jerry Rice in a classic one-on-one match up representing a game between the Cowboys and 49ers from 1996 (the photos look phenomenal). This will be one of the most anticipated releases of the year and is sure to be a hit with collectors. Good thing McFarlane decided to go classic with this match up - I am guessing the interest would be considerably less if Jerry was in a Broncos uniform and Deion was sporting his Ravens uniform. |
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FEATURED ITEM: Larry Bird UDA Autographed Limited Edition Print |
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This is a limited edition print of Larry Bird which is autographed by the Hall of Famer and Certified by Upper Deck Authenticated. It comes with the UDA COA and comes complete with holograms. Be sure to check out the hundreds of other autographs that I am selling on SportsLizard.com. [More Details] |