Asking for help

[Lordstan]

Again, my big question as others have asked already is why get it authenticated?
Having their approval does mot all if a sudden make it "real". A type 1 photo is a type 1 phot regardless if whether or not it's authenticated by some authority. Authentication is a service that provides people with an OPINION on what their item is. This service has its uses, but, like all other services it also has its pitfalls.
If you feel certain that its a type 1 photo and you feel comfortable that the auto is real, why would you need to pay a company to confirm your knowledge? To me, as i said before, the only situation that that makes sense is that the cert is going to make you be able to sell your item for more money(at least enough yo offset the cost of the cert) or more quickly. If you intend to keep it for another 20yrs, why do you need it now?
Taking the money you spend on the cert and using it to buy more photos/items, seems to be a far better investment long term. When you go to sell, you, or whatever auction house you use, can spend the money getting everything certed prior to the sale. You then have the choice of who to use, based on who is considered the best at the time. Perhaps with a large enough collection, you might be able to negotiate a bulk discount.
For myself, TPAs do not provide peace of mind for things i intend to keep. Other opinions differ. If you feel it's worth it, go for it. Just remember that just because an item fails a TPA service does mean its not real.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.


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