SGC bowing out

T206Collector · #1 03-28-2019, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

Sorry, didn't mean to insult anyone who had carefully thought out an escape plan. I'm glad to hear things worked out in your example.

On the other hand, there are bad certified Ruth balls sitting on mantels all across the USA, and no one will ever be reimbursed for them.

What JSA or PSA/DNA certified Ruth balls that are currently sitting on mantels are worthless?

Again, regardless of what percentage of those you think are fake - 1% to 99% - the simple fact is they are still valuable today. Today - March 28, 2019 - you can still get "reimbursed."

The scary thing is when JSA or PSA/DNA go under, or start to not stand by their authentications. Your autograph collection is only as valuable as the credibility of the Third-Party Authenticator, or the willingness of collectors to purchase items without a certification.

Runscott · #2 03-29-2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by T206Collector

Again, regardless of what percentage of those you think are fake - 1% to 99% - the simple fact is they are still valuable today. Today - March 28, 2019 - you can still get "reimbursed."

You are not alone in this collecting mentality - as long as they are "valuable" then it doesn't matter whether or not they are authentic.

I'll bow out of this, as you and I have completely different ethics about collecting and neither will change the other's mind.

T206Collector · #3 03-29-2019, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

You are not alone in this collecting mentality - as long as they are "valuable" then it doesn't matter whether or not they are authentic.

I'll bow out of this, as you and I have completely different ethics about collecting and neither will change the other's mind.

I'd be curious to know more about your ethics. I only purchase autographed cards that I believe to be real. By purchasing them with an LOA, I protect myself from mistakes, but only to the extent that the LOA is still worth reimbursement - either in a resale situation, or in a reimbursement context.

drcy · #4 04-11-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

You are not alone in this collecting mentality - as long as they are "valuable" then it doesn't matter whether or not they are authentic.

I'll bow out of this, as you and I have completely different ethics about collecting and neither will change the other's mind.

There was an 'investment' thread on the main board, and I'll tell you that the best longterm investment involves buying an item that is authentic.

Authenticity is strictly a matter of fact, and not determined by today's poll or popularity contest or market value(though there often is a correlation). And, as the saying goes, the truth eventually comes out. Hobby history is full of corrections, factual revelations and continuing research-- often on these Net54 boards.

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