'William Tell Research' Autograph Authentication?

[danc]

First off, anyone can come here with a fake name and disrespect people. That was my point when I used the word "troll".

Second, how much is the asking price for this piece, if I may ask? Items authenticated by...well, those whose certs were photographed on the HBO Real Sports episode is usually sold quite cheaply. A bargain!

Lastly, 8x10 signed photos in baseball garb usually fetches $3,500+ and civilian clothing, maybe $2,000-2,500 depends on uniqueness.

Dan

[J.McMurry]

Mr. Bluebirds,

I was just curious as to what convinced you to use Mr. Garo for your authentication needs?

[bluebirds]

Mr McMurry

I used Mr Garo because I heard good things about him and have never been disappointed. Whether my items have been good or bad, he thoroughly explains why. Have had no trouble selling with his cert.

Despite the negative comments, not one "expert" or even "pseudo expert" has come forward and said the Ruth signature is bad.

This forum has some fine enlightened members who are fair, honorable and knowledgeable. But as with any group there are always a few who have there own agenda and get great pleasure ripping someone's name and reputation based on rumor, innuendo and just plain lies.

I guess it's easier to curse the darkness then light a candle and seek the truth.

[shelly]

The reason I said he was a step above morales is that he got 2 correct on the HBO show which is two more than Morales. I can also tell you that he authenticated a lot of Marion's items. This does not make him a bad guy but I would not use him.

[autograf]

Maybe there's a conspiracy, maybe not. I have never seen anything positive about William Tell Research. If you comb the auction catalogs of major auction houses of Lelands, Legendary(formerly Mastro), Hunts, Robert Edward Auctions, Heritage, SCP, or any others, I can not remember ever seeing an item in there authenticated by William Tell Research. I don't specifically search that out but if he were so universally appreciated and acclaimed, you'd think his work would find it's way into such catalogs. So.....as with all authenticators........caveat emptor.............

[Rich Klein]

Mr. Garo's ability to authenticate items. However; he has been active in the hobby for three decades and has had many big names at his shows when he promoted shows back in the day. Plus; as GS Gallery; he was a big time dealer.

So at least he has old-time experience.

Regards
Rich

[bluebirds]

Mr Jaffe:
Who is "Marion"? If you meant Marino, Mr Garo was just getting started full time when Operation Bullpen went down. He had nothing to do with the Marino's or any of their dealer outlets and was never questioned by law enforcement. To say otherwise is a bald face lie. Has he made errors? Absolutely but so has anyone else. What is worse? A few errors or deliberately being involved in a criminal organization ripping off people knowingly selling forgeries like you so greedily did.

As for that pathetic, second rate HBO show you're always touting as the Rosetta Stone of authentication, you were so proud of it you used a phony name and hid your identity. A real test would've been to have everyone check the same items, not different ones. Who got the easy ones? Who got the hard ones? I'm sure it was just a coincidence your bosom buddy and chief defender was the "co-winner".

Mr Boblitt

From having spoken to Mr Garo re the major auction houses, his items have been in all of them only under a different authenticator's name. You'll have to ask the auction houses but I'll toss this out to chew on. Demorats and Republicans fight each other tooth and nail. But when it comes to a third party threatening them, they suddenly unite to fight it. I hardly think the biggest names in authentication or card grading want competition.