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Glen TurnerAutographs.....
I have been collecting autographs for 47 years and feel as if I am a fairly good judge of an authentic autograph in most cases.
I decided that I would have some of my more expensive autographs authenticated by PSA/DNA because I know I am going to die owning them and this would make it easier for my family to dispose of the collection plus that MAGIC holder makes them worh more.
After a few experiences with PSA I decided that they did not know much more about authentication than I do.
Examples, I sent in 3 signed Roberto Clemente cards that I stood in the Continental Hotel in Houston, Texas and watched Clemente sign them in 1965. Guess how many came back authentic? One with the other other two being questionable.
Examples, I sent in several 1960 & 1961 Fleer signed cards and wasn't too pleased with the results. I obtained most of these autographs by writing to the players in the 1960s. A couple of years before Paul Waner passed away I received back from him a 1960 & a 1961 Fleer signed in the same ink pen. They autenticated one of the two cards.
I really don't think in the long run that PSA or JSA or whomever really is too worried about the percentage of being right or wrong and the reason is because they already have your money no matter what.
Just my opinion.