RMY Auction - Conlon Prints

[Snapolit1]

Henry may be the most honest above board guy in the world, but isn't it a little weird that he's the grader on photos that he sells? Seems like a minor conflict of interest, no?

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Henry may be the most honest above board guy in the world, but isn't it a little weird that he's the grader on photos that he sells? Seems like a minor conflict of interest, no?

How is this different than auction houses who do not use PSA?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

How is this different than auction houses who do not use PSA?

What does that mean?
I like Henry a lot, we have a great rapport, but there is a little conflict when selling something you graded yourself. That said I would buy something from him, that he graded, in a heartbeat. But yes, there is a little conflict in "arms length" type transactions of photos he sells and grades. No doubt he stands behind his stuff 100%. I trust him a lot but again, no different than when I sell something and give my thoughts on it, there is a bias. I think Henry is good enough to be fair on every single thing he grades, whether his or not.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Leon

What does that mean?
I like Henry a lot, we have a great rapport, but there is a little conflict when selling something you graded yourself. That said I would buy something from him, that he graded, in a heartbeat. But yes, there is a little conflict in "arms length" type transactions of photos he sells and grades. No doubt he stands behind his stuff 100%. I trust him a lot but again, no different than when I sell something and give my thoughts on it, there is a bias. I think Henry is good enough to be fair on every single thing he grades, whether his or not.

It means exactly what I said.
First of all, he doesn’t grade anything.. he authenticates. So, for example, if auction houses call something a type 1 yet don’t have a psa letter.. what’s the difference? It’s either authentic or it is not.
Besides, It’s a tired comment. This happens in bats, uniforms packs etc. etc. Must be a slow day on Net54

Is there an example in the last auction that someone thinks was authenticated incorrectly?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

It means exactly what I said.
First of all, he doesn’t grade anything.. he authenticates. So, for example, if auction houses call something a type 1 yet don’t have a psa letter.. what’s the difference? It’s either authentic or it is not.
Besides, It’s a tired comment. This happens in bats, uniforms packs etc. etc. Must be a slow day on Net54

Is there an example in the last auction that someone thinks was authenticated incorrectly?

So WTF about grading vs authenticating, it's the same thing we are talking about (arms length transaction).
It's not a tired comment to most of us, just you. .. Must be a slow day for one of us and it's not me LOL.....

As I had said, I trust him regardless of if he "authenticates" it or not and sells it himself or not. Thanks for your contribution though..

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Leon

So WTF about grading vs authenticating, it's the same thing we are talking about (arms length transaction).
It's not a tired comment to most of us, just you. .. Must be a slow day for one of us and it's not me LOL.....

As I had said, I trust him regardless of if he "authenticates" it or not and sells it himself or not. Thanks for your contribution though..

Merry Christmas

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Merry Christmas

Happy Hanukkah....

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

It means exactly what I said.
First of all, he doesn’t grade anything.. he authenticates. So, for example, if auction houses call something a type 1 yet don’t have a psa letter.. what’s the difference? It’s either authentic or it is not.
Besides, It’s a tired comment. This happens in bats, uniforms packs etc. etc. Must be a slow day on Net54

Is there an example in the last auction that someone thinks was authenticated incorrectly?

Next time you buy a house I am sure you'd have no issue whatsoever if the independent home inspector turns out to be the same dude you are buying the house from. Sure no problem at all. And when he tells you there is absolutely nothing wrong with the house, I'm sure you'll believe him and not be the slightest bit uncomfortable. I mean what ulterior motive could he possibly have?

[Runscott]

Steve, that is way different. If no one else has explained it to you by the time I get to a real keyboard, then I will. But I do understand where you are coming from.

[Snapolit1]

Ok. Henry is beyond question a very legit guy. I get that. But I always thought the point of an authenticator is that they are an impartial third party to the transaction. No skin in the game so to speak.

[PSACJ]

I was able to pick up some of the Conlon's for my Collection. Super Happy

Missed out on one that I really wanted as well "Konetchy"


1- Shotten
2- Killerfer
3- Pratt
4- "Wildfire" Schulte
5- Demaree
6- Cracker Jack Photo (Not Conlon)