authenticity

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

Steiners are as legit as they get, but they are massively overpriced.

I see what you mean. The bat I looked at was $509! I have seen them with PSA/DNA cert for $200.

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

I see what you mean. The bat I looked at was $509! I have seen them with PSA/DNA cert for $200.

There's a difference between PSA and Steiner: Steiner watches the item get signed, PSA gives an opinion later. If you don't mind paying a little more, get one from a company that holds the signings (Steiner, MAB, MLB, Mounted Memories come to mind.)

With Steiner, I would always go secondary market, but watch for people tampering. The good news is Banks isn't as highly forged as many.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

There's a difference between PSA and Steiner: Steiner watches the item get signed, PSA gives an opinion later. If you don't mind paying a little more, get one from a company that holds the signings (Steiner, MAB, MLB, Mounted Memories come to mind.)

With Steiner, I would always go secondary market, but watch for people tampering. The good news is Banks isn't as highly forged as many.

Good advice, thanks.

[Maddog]

Fair warning. There have been numerous reports of bad items offered on the secondary market with Steiner certs. Steiner knows about this because I and others on the board reached out to them regarding this and none of us received a response.
If you are buying straight from Steiner I see no problem except the outrageous prices.

Charlie.