OT: Criminal embezzles to buy forged autographs

[isaac2004]

The only way to get traction with this is to have the media (ie the Chicago news) run a segment on it, that way the Marshals office will be forced to remove the listings.

Can anyone prove that Drew Max issues COAs for unauthentic items? Halls of Shame or some blog isn't going to be enough, we need real evidence.

Maybe someone knows someone at a TPA that is credited and can issue a statement?

I live in Chicago, so I have no problem contacting the stations, but they won't run anything without proof.

This is our best chance to prove Drew Max has no right to state an item is authentic or not.

[packs]

I know the government doesn't work together as one solitary unit, but that is not a valid argument for what is happening here.

The FBI investigated Jackson Jr. Here is a quote from their own website on the case:

"The sentencings were announced by U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen, Jr., Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office Valerie Parlave, and Chief of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Richard Weber."

And the most damning aspect of the case as far as the FBI is concerned:

"In announcing the sentences, U.S. Attorney Machen, Assistant Director in Charge Parlave and Chief Weber commended the work of those who investigated the case for the FBI and IRS-CI. They also expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by the U.S. Marshals Service on the asset forfeiture aspects of the case. In addition, they commended those who worked on the case from the U.S. Attorney’s Office."


So here is the FBI thanking the US Marshals for seizing assets from Jackson Jr. that the FBI itself worked to eliminate from the marketplace during their own investigation.

These assets were then subsequently put up for sale to collectors the FBI is actively working to protect from just this type of fraud.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

This is our best chance to prove Drew Max has no right to state an item is authentic or not.

WHAT?? Drew Max authenticated for Pawn Stars.

[packs]

This whole thing stinks.

[shelly]

I have contacted one of the writers in regards to this. I told him the whole story and he will be contacting the FBI, Marshalls Office and the Auction house. I will keep you updated on what is happening.
Issac, it would not hurt for you to contact the other people in Chicago. You can give them my name if you want. The Bruce Lee's are Greg Marino's.
714-731-7800

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

Maybe someone knows someone at a TPA that is credited and can issue a statement?

What dream world are you living in Isaac? There is as much chance of that happening as there is for the Mets to make the playoffs. The TPA's will NEVER do anything good like that.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

What dream world are you living in Isaac? There is as much chance of that happening as there is for the Mets to make the playoffs. The TPA's will NEVER do anything good like that.

I know that, but its a pipe dream. I want to think TPA's want bad stuff authenticated by shit shopsoff the market so the value of thier cert goes up.

I think getting the news involved would help though, nothing better than annoying media people asking questions.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

I know that, but its a pipe dream. I want to think TPA's want bad stuff authenticated by shit shopsoff the market so the value of thier cert goes up.

I think getting the news involved would help though, nothing better than annoying media people asking questions.

Now it is a pipe dream for you?
Your initial question sounded like you were very serious to me.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Now it is a pipe dream for you?
Your initial question sounded like you were very serious to me.

We both know they wont help, but I would like to think they would be interested in the matter.

[Big Dave]

They would be interested in the matter....if someone pays them. They won't do it for any other reason.

[Exhibitman]

Classic...like advertising Viagra and fake Rolexes together: a fake boner deserves a fake watch to go with it.