REA catalog intro

[markf31]

Originally Posted by travrosty

i would like to ask REA why they trust JSA?

I think they made that pretty obvious if you read the autograph intro.

Originally Posted by REA

We think very highly of their service. This doesn’t mean that all other autograph authentication services are not good. This is what we have chosen to do because we believe that JSA offers the best authentication service in the business for the type of items that we specialize in.

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by markf31

I think they made that pretty obvious if you read the autograph intro.

no they didn't, they didnt explain why they feel that way and why they believe jsa to be the best. how did they come to that conclusion?

i wish rea would come on here and explain.

[mschwade]

Slightly off topic, but why does REA post that letter from Barry Halper on the inside cover? I think with all the controversy surrounding his collection, this is certainly not a good business move for potential buyers. I know they'll most like be "just fine" with it in there, just don't feel confident seeing REA boast the Halper thank you letter.

[shelly]

Originally Posted by travrosty

no they didn't, they didnt explain why they feel that way and why they believe jsa to be the best. how did they come to that conclusion?

i wish rea would come on here and explain.

I know that when I buy something for 20,000 I will really sleep well at night

[travrosty]

they pawn off authentication to an outfit that doesnt tell you who looked at the item so they can wash their hands of the authentication? who the heck looks at these items?

[shelly]

I do have one question to the people that do buy from auction houses. Did they or do they still guarantee an item for life?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by shelly

I do have one question to the people that do buy from auction houses. Did they or do they still guarantee an item for life?

I think it depends. They have to be able to go back to a consignor for relief and after a lot of time that could be difficult. If I sell something privately I always give a lifetime warranty of authenticity. I don't, and would almost never, sell autographs. I have given a few refunds of items sold 1-2 yrs before.

[shelly]

Leon, if the consigner sends a ball to REA in good faith and it is authenticated by there expert. Why would he have to pay back the money? It is sort of like the Uda card that sold for $85,000 the guy who sold it never had to pay back the money. It was the people that said it was authentic who where sued.
Take the card side. You pay a lot of money for a card that was graded. You then want to see if you can get a higher grade. It comes back trimmed who do you go after?
Not trying to pick a fight just curious.