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07-09-2012, 08:26 AM
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Here is my take as a seldom autograph seller. A seller needs to stand by the authenticity of an item. You should have a return policy so that the buyer can inspect the item in hand. If you want to give the buyer enough time within that policy to send an item to a third party, than do so, but never offer to cover their expenses for that.
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07-09-2012, 08:39 AM
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I sell a lot of low-end stuff on ebay. I offer a guarantee on the cost of the item. I tend to respect the people here more than PSA or JSA, but they are the popular choices. I had one item (a Soriano ball) get caught between dueling authenticators. I truly feel it was good, but I refunded the buyer because I want them to be happy. I don't think you need to worry about paying the buyer's fees as long as you are up front about it.
Ken PS: You have Richard Simon right here, why not see how much he'll charge you?
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07-09-2012, 09:17 AM
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I am not a seller but I am a buyer and I have had numerous exchanges with sellers regarding this topic. I am by no means an expert and I rarely trust my own eye to know if a particular autograph is authentic or not for the simple fact I just don't have the knowledge or experience.
My only pience of advice is be ware of offering buyers a refund if an item fails authentication. There are many stories out there of a buyer claming an item fails authentication because they'll switch your genuine item/autograph for a known fake. The buyer then submits the fake, it fails authentication, and they ask for their money back while sending you the fake back and keeping your original authentic item. In my mind it comes down to the difference in the final sale price that can be realized by having an item authenticated. If your selling a $50 autograph, its not worth having authenticated. If you're selling one that can be valued at several hundred dollars, then it could pay to spend $50-$75 to have it authenticated and realize the gain in a higher final sale price.
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07-09-2012, 09:37 AM
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DO NOT offer to refund fees unless you can somehow limit the exposure. If you have business insurance you might be able to do something there but probably not worth the cost.
I have two cases where PSA and JSA deemed "not genuine" high $ signatures that I obtained in person and witnessed the signing myself.
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07-09-2012, 10:14 AM
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It is just a shame.
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07-09-2012, 12:12 PM
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I haven't sold a lot on ebay in a while, but when I did, I handled it this way.
I offered a 2wk money back guarantee for any reason and a lifetime one on authenticity. I used to put a link in my auction to the quick opinion service for buyers to use if they wanted. I sent a clear receipt with my name, address, and phone. That's it. I would not offer to cover anyone's authentication costs as the decision to send it someone for their opinion is their's, not yours.
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07-09-2012, 04:08 PM
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Decisions, decisions...
I really don't want to offer a "lifetime" guarantee; not because I don't believe in the item, but because I am not a business owner and not a professional autograph dealer. Long after the lot is liquidated and I am out of the vintage autograph selling "business", I don't want to be on the hook for a refund. It seems like way too many things can go wrong months/years down the road. I almost want to sell the items strictly "as is" with excellent photos and will make it abundantly clear that I cannot be 100% certain of any autograph. I may take the advice to PM Richard Simon and see what he might charge to review the items. Many thanks to all. Very glad to be a member of this community. Chris
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