Autographed Card Sold As Is

[carlsonjok]

I've been working for several years on an autographed 1963 Fleer baseball set. Having gotten pretty close to complete (62/66), I decided to work on autographed 1960 and 1961 Fleer sets.

I have mostly stuck to authenticated and slabbed cards, but recently a couple auctions came up for raw, signed 1960 Fleer. The autos looked close enough to authenticated signatures that I took a chance and I ended up winning both Ernie Lombardi and Dazzy Vance. Vance would be a great pickup since he died in February of 1961 and, thus, there was a small window to actually get the card signed. I am going to send it in for authentication, but had a question.

The seller clearly stated that he had bought a large collection and marked the cards as be sold as is, without a COA. I am assuming that, if the card does not pass authentication, I just end up just taking the loss and using it as a lesson to stick to be less exuberant and stick to previously authenticated card. Correct?

With winning the card for $42 delivered and $93 for authentication and shipping, it would be a coup if it is authenticated, but a painful experience if it isn't.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Do a PSA/DNA Quick Opinion

[carlsonjok]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

Do a PSA/DNA Quick Opinion

Will they do that for a completed auction? Already have the card in hand.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by carlsonjok

Will they do that for a completed auction? Already have the card in hand.

No clue lol

[swarmee]

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Have someone send it in on this membership special for the month with one of their submissions. That will cut down shipping and your price.

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[Republicaninmass]

The above special posted has nothing to do with signed cards.


It would be $25 for a psa/dna dual grade submission plus 18 return shipping.

I'd try the quick opinion for 10$ Even though the auction has ended they may render an opinion.

[Lordstan]

Could you show the cards here as many people here could give you an opinion that IMO is as reliable as any TPA.
Regarding the wording of the auction, I still think it depends on the auction venue. If it fails authentication eBay will often give you back your money regardless of the wording in his auction unless he clearly states it's a reprint and being sold that way. If there is any hint he is intimating that it is real, I think eBay will side with you. I have no idea about other sites' policies.