I agree that for most collectors "stuff trumps all." But crap like this still lowers the value of all "stuff" in the auction, or at least all game used stuff. It diminishes bidders' confidence that the stuff they are getting is the stuff advertised. Would you really spend a quarter million dollars on a Ruth jersey with these guys? How could you possibly be assured it was legit and unaltered? That doubt has to affect bidding.
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