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Originally Posted by David Atkatz
Stop blindly relying on their "expertise," perhaps?
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I will say what I said in my "So what is an autograph collector supposed to do?" thread. I have a number of PSA/DNA and JSA authenticated autos in my HOF autograph collection, photos of which can be found in the link in my signature. Not all of the autos are authenticated, and not all of those those that are authenticated are shown to be such from the scan. But I believe all of them to be authentic. I would welcome (really rather appreciate, actually) if any- and everyone looked through them and pointed any out that they thought to be inauthentic.
Having said that, it is damn hard to avoid certed autographs on the high-end side of this hobby. The reputable dealers that have been listed here are usually out of my price range. Auctions it is! If they are not using those certs, all the better for me I guess.
Further, I do not want to "break the slabs and throw them away," because they do actually add value at the present, and I can do that at any time (when and if they face a GAI-like downfall).
I do know which LOAs I will stay away from entirely. PSA/DNA and JSA are not among them.
Wayne Walker