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[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by jgmp123

So you spent thousands of $$$ on a COA? Makes sense to me.

+1

[bufordraley]

I am a collector of memorabilia and I have spent thousands of dollars on such items. Before I buy anything, I make sure it is authenticated.

[HRBAKER]

This is a perfect example of how the market place has evolved with TPG, what is really meant is if they say it's real - the marketplace accepts and treats it as real (making it liquid).

[Leon]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

This is a perfect example of how the market place has evolved with TPG, what is really meant is if they say it's real - the marketplace accepts and treats it as real (making it liquid).

Same thing on the card side, the TPG's basically print money by their actions.

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

This is a perfect example of how the market place has evolved with TPG, what is really meant is if they say it's real - the marketplace accepts and treats it as real (making it liquid).

but that doesnt make it right.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by travrosty

but that doesnt make it right.

...........or real

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

This is a perfect example of how the market place has evolved with TPG, what is really meant is if they say it's real - the marketplace accepts and treats it as real (making it liquid).

TPA authenticated autographs are no longer historical artifacts. They are commodities, and the only thing you need know about them is that they can be easily resold down the line.

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

TPA authenticated autographs are no longer historical artifacts. They are commodities, and the only thing you need know about them is that they can be easily resold down the line.

Too true David. Reminds me of buying an old unopened bottle of wine for and investment. Might be vinegar and nobody's going to know for sure unless they open it...which probably isn't going to happen.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

TPA authenticated autographs are no longer historical artifacts. They are commodities, and the only thing you need know about them is that they can be easily resold down the line.

Well-stated.

It's easy to forget that 'collectors' are buying these things with no idea as to whether or not they are authentic - doubt many even care.

[shelly]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Well-stated.

It's easy to forget that 'collectors' are buying these things with no idea as to whether or not they are authentic - doubt many even care.

There not only buying the authenticator there buying the stories that go with it.

[shelly]

Originally Posted by shelly

There not only buying the authenticator there buying the stories that go with it.

LOT WITHDRAWN (along with lot #’s 857, 861, 881, 917, 929, 975, 977, 983, 984): This lot has been withdrawn at the request of our consignor due to REA’s efforts to provide additional information regarding provenance being excessive (which they may have been). We are honoring the consignor’s request and apologize for any inconvenience to the consignor and to bidders.

Once you start asking the right questions things happen. I personally would like to see a few more removed but this was one great start.
I am happy to see that a least Rob had the guts to do what is right. Rob will tell you it only takes few question to change how you look at things.

[Paulanthony]

Originally Posted by bufordraley

I am a collector of memorabilia and I have spent thousands of dollars on such items. Before I buy anything, I make sure it is authenticated.

Yikes.

[jetsticks]

James Graham...I sent you an e-mail. Let me know if you get it.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Paulanthony

Yikes.

This sort of comes to mind too.....(concerning LOA's in general, not this specific auction. I haven't even looked at it)

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by bufordraley

I am a collector of memorabilia and I have spent thousands of dollars on such items. Before I buy anything, I make sure it is authenticated.

by whom? just authenticated, by uncle frank or grandpa bob?