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Originally Posted by Tom Hufford
Any company that would put a permanent adhesive sticker anywhere on an object - especially on the front - has no respect whatsoever for the history, value, or integrity of the object. All they are really trying to do is to place an ad for themselves where it is sure to be seen.
And, an ad for what? The logo (signature?) on the pictured sticker really can't even be read - some other companies do use a logo or block lettering that can be read. But, 25 or 50 years from now, if someone were to run across an item with one of these stickere on it, what would they think? Who was stupid enough back then to do this? And will the company still be in business, or the computer database maintained anywhere, so that the numbers on the stickers will even have any meaning.
Do they need something to show that it has been authenticated? Since supposedly the authenticators have already left a bit of their DNA or whatever somewhere on the item, a Certificate of Authenticity that includes a photo of the item would do just fine.
I'm absolutely certain that if anyone submitted the Mona Lisa to one of these companies for authentication, it would probably come back with one of the stupid stickers right beside her smile.
Just my (less than) 2 cents worth.
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This could not have been stated any better. The sticker represents a lack of reverance and respect for the item itself. And it shows how the Authentication Companies care most about promoting their own product.
I realize that the owner of the item is given this option upon submission... but perhaps it should no longer be an option! And how can JSA/PSA possibly justify stickering the front side??? I saw this recently on an Index Card as well. Just neglectful and mindless, IMO...
With that said, don't try to remove the damn thing... The tearing/smudging/discoloration it would create would look even worse. You still have a great piece, and I love how Mantle slapped a gorgeous "king sized" autograph in the perfect spot
