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My only direct experience was with a Jackie Robison signed cut I was selling. The buyer who won got his quick opinion ("not likely genuine") back right after he had paid for the auction. I refunded his money, but knew the history of the item and that it was good. About 3 months later, I was at the Philly show in Fort Washington. I negotiated to sell it to a dealer. He walked it over to PSA's table to get approval while I waited. Of course it passed.
I think sometimes we all forget that all of these authenticators only offer opinions, not guarantees. The quick opinion service is convienent but not fool proof, especially since they can't examine the paper, depression of the pen, and other variables. I definitely would ask him, before purchasing, would he accept a return if a full exam by PSA, etc came back as negative.
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