Posted By:
edacra
There was a very well known autograph dealer in the late 80's who used to get prime spots at national shows who got in trouble with the law from selling autopen signatures. While the incident got a huge amount of press, the thing that stood out for me at the time was how many dealers admitted they knew the material was fake, and turned the other cheek. By that point, a large number of dealers handling autographs were carrying these fake signatures - and continued to sell them.
I can remember feeling a huge amount of resentment towards the people who knew and didn't blow the whistle sooner. It's a matter of integrity, and I think it's the responsibility of anyone who makes a living through sports cards.