[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by keithsky

The way the auction companies get around being responsible is using the word "OPINION" in there certs. Anybody can have an opinion and they have there's. People are so brainwashed with these companies that they think no matter what they authenticate it's real and with the word Opinion these companies don't have to worry about being held accountable. There certs in the early days used to say Guarantee to be Authentic or words to that affect and now it's our Opinion. Thery are right most of the time but it makes me mad when they are wrong and someone calls them out on it they don't apoligize or state why they think it's wrong. They keep quite till everything dies down and people move on.

I don't think a TPA COA ever said guarantee to be authentic.
The autograph dealer who collects the money from the collector is the one who has to issue a guarantee of authenticity.
I agree with most of what you say but TPA's never guaranteed anything as far as I can remember.
If a company spends a ton of money on advertising then you might be able to successfully brainwash the public.