Ted Taylor/TTA to Stop Authenticationg Autographs

[roarfrom34]

In the 11/30/12 edition of Sports Collectors Digest, Ted Taylor/TTA has his usual small advertisement towards the back, however it was interesting to note that he states that "as of December 1, 2012, we will no longer accept any items for authentication."

Ted later claims that this is due to to it "now being time to downsize."

I guess this may mean more business for ACE or Morales.....

[GrayGhost]

When did he start "AUTHENTICATING" Autographs?

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

When did he start "AUTHENTICATING" Autographs?

Right. The real question is, "will he stop issuing certificates?"

[thetruthisoutthere]

Has anyone ever seen an autograph with a Stat Authentic/TTA cert that Ted Taylor actually got right?

I haven't.

I've emailed Taylor many, many times over the years and he would always reference "That I know you're TomTresh2 on YouTube." Ted, you're quite the detective.

Taylor stopped replying to my emails when I started getting getting on his case about him certing vintage Philadelphia A's (Taylor calls himself a Philadelphia Athletics historian) garbage. I guess I must have hit a nerve, hey, Ted.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

Right. The real question is, "will he stop issuing certificates?"

You mean for autographs like this?

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[Mr. Zipper]

I love the "moon and capsule" sketch by Buzz. It shows the artist has a sense of humor.

[chaddurbin]

coaches corner signed him to an exclusive contract and didn't want him authenticating public-sent sigs in fear of cheapening the cert.

[Fuddjcal]

and this is what Ted has been up to lately....

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See you Ted. Thanks for the BAD MEMORIES & the gifts that will keep on giving through-out your lifetime. STAT & TTA go together like Horseshit & Flies

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

and this is what Ted has been up to lately....

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See you Ted. Thanks for the BAD MEMORIES & the gifts that will keep on giving through-out your lifetime. STAT & TTA go together like Horseshit & Flies

"HA, HA, HA! Oooh, I wet 'em."

[thecatspajamas]

This may just be stirring the pot, but does "no longer accept any items for authentication" actually mean he will not be authenticating any more, or that he just won't be taking public submissions?

[keithsky]

Maybe he figures going out of business if that is what he is doing will free him from any lawsuits if that ever happens like since he is not authenticating anymore he is not liable for any past fake stuff in his mind. Who knows what he is thinking.

[pclpads]

SCD is still in business??? Who knew?

[RichardSimon]

So long Ted, we will miss you like an itch that has vanished.

[Wymers Auction]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

You mean for autographs like this?

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Chris those are visible from half a mile though!!!!

[travrosty]

maybe one of the bigger services will pick him up now that he is unattached.