Just really upset

[shelly]

I really think that the people that come on this site and want to find out if an autograph is real or not should never ask or question someone's opinion.
I have never agreed with David on anything but we have found common ground.
If you ask for an opinion please have respect for the opinion and not say anything. Go spend your money on a tpa cert but don't insult us. You are getting free advice from some of the best people out there.
We can can be wrong but if five people tell you your drunk and one tells you your not who are you going believe ?

I am just amazed how people can ask for an opinion and then have total disrespect. There are five or six people on this site that I would take there opinion over Jsa, Psa or any TPA. I don't have to say who they are but I bet there percentage is higher than those people that can't even get a name correct or know boxing from a politician.
In the last few months people that didn't know there a-s from a hole in the ground are now experts. How do you in a few months now become something that it took most of the really good people on here years?

Just a reminder to those people that want to correct by spelling or anything else. I am a total dyslexic. This took two hours of my time.

[David Atkatz]

+1

[jgmp123]

+1...Like I have said in many other threads, I trust the opinions of the brain trust here much more than any of the "professionals" out there...that includes Spence and Leland's.

The amount of money and time that folks on this forum have saved people by giving their opinions (for free I might add) is priceless.

Have a little respect.

[sdkammeyer]

yup, +1

and kudos to those of you who look at auto after auto and give your professional opinion for free.

[Big Ben]

Originally Posted by sdkammeyer

yup, +1

and kudos to those of you who look at auto after auto and give your professional opinion for free.

+1 I posted a thread a week or so ago and very much appreciated the opinions expressed by everyone.

[Leon]

And I don't participate much but I sure do appreciate the folks who help others without ever asking for anything. Thanks guys!!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Yours, David's, Jim's and Richards and others knowledge is invaluable to our community. Thank you

[danc]

True Dat Sheldon.

[Sean1125]

I appreciate all the help on autographs I have posted .

[JimStinson]

Originally Posted by shelly

I really think that the people that come on this site and want to find out if an autograph is real or not should never ask or question someone's opinion.
I have never agreed with David on anything but we have found common ground.
If you ask for an opinion please have respect for the opinion and not say anything. Go spend your money on a tpa cert but don't insult us. You are getting free advice from some of the best people out there.
We can can be wrong but if five people tell you your drunk and one tells you your not who are you going believe ?

I am just amazed how people can ask for an opinion and then have total disrespect. There are five or six people on this site that I would take there opinion over Jsa, Psa or any TPA. I don't have to say who they are but I bet there percentage is higher than those people that can't even get a name correct or know boxing from a politician.
In the last few months people that didn't know there a-s from a hole in the ground are now experts. How do you in a few months now become something that it took most of the really good people on here years?

Just a reminder to those people that want to correct by spelling or anything else. I am a total dyslexic. This took two hours of my time.

Instead of beating around the bush why don't you just SAY what you feel and not pull any punches ..., I agree 100% but I've learned my lesson. I've noticed that with most FREE opinions , they are perceived as worthless. So why bother ? Also it seems there is alot of "opinion shopping" ...20 say its bad and one says its good so it MUST be good. Then if I express a negative I'm inundated with pm's asking WHY ???? or someone hurls an insult or two. If I wanted to have a fight I'd just go to the local tavern and pick one but I won't be "leading with my chin"
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[drc]

I'm not involved in autographs, but my personal rule I learned years back about other areas I deal with was only give an opinion if asked for one (a post for an opinion on a this board can count). I'm happy to help out collectors who have some questions but offering unsolicited opinions can lead to trouble and/or a waste of your energy. The second is give your honest opinion and that's it-- some people won't accept the facts you give them, especially when potential for resale money is involved involved, so don't worry about.

But there are many honest collectors and sellers with sincere questions about date, identity and authenticity, so I don't have an issue with people asking me for my opinions . . . If answering email questions becomes a part time job I'll quit, but two a month I can handle

[ss]

Anyone who does not appreciate and respect Richard Simon's or Jim Stinson's opinion is a fool!

[keithsky]

People are so brainwashed they buy the item for the cert as PSA and JSA and that has been taked about many times before. It's sad but it's the way it is and collectors are the ones that let it happen. Sure you want a so called expert opinion but to me if Jim or Richard say it's goood why the heck would I send it to PSA or JSA. People think there item is easier to sell with PSA or JSA because the collector that hasn't heard of the other little guys won't take a chance and in there mind PSA and JSA authenticate everything with no mistakes. I would also take Richard and Jim and a few of the other guys on here over PSA and JSA a hundred times over the big 2 TPA.

[Bestdj777]

I rarely post on this side of the form. I listed a Mantle once and Christopher and Jarrod chimed in with opinions. I just wanted to thank you two again as well as the rest of you that are on here consistently offering your valuable services for free. After getting everyone's opinion on my Mantle, I happily returned it to the collection knowing without a doubt that it was authentic. Although that was the only instance I've solicited an opinion, I immensely appreciate the free education every one of the experts on here have provided. So, thank you all again for all of your assistance.

[Big Dave]

The reason PSA & JSA are so prominent and used is strictly because of ebay. If they don't say it's good....either via a letter of quick opinion....it will get pulled. This mostly applies to higher dollar items but even an item valued at a few hundred will get pulled. Have seen it happen many times.

[JimStinson]

Originally Posted by keithsky

People are so brainwashed they buy the item for the cert as PSA and JSA and that has been taked about many times before. It's sad but it's the way it is and collectors are the ones that let it happen. Sure you want a so called expert opinion but to me if Jim or Richard say it's goood why the heck would I send it to PSA or JSA. People think there item is easier to sell with PSA or JSA because the collector that hasn't heard of the other little guys won't take a chance and in there mind PSA and JSA authenticate everything with no mistakes. I would also take Richard and Jim and a few of the other guys on here over PSA and JSA a hundred times over the big 2 TPA.

Hey did you just call Richard and I one of the LITTLE GUYS ????
On behalf of little guys everywhere we resent that remark
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[JimStinson]

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[keithsky]

Originally Posted by JimStinson

Hey did you just call Richard and I one of the LITTLE GUYS ????
On behalf of little guys everywhere we resent that remark
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Sorry Jim, Didn't mean little guys like in stature just meant one of the little guys without all the overhead and waste the bigger guys have.