Should a Authentication Company start grading World Series Programs

jbsports33 · #1 06-26-2010, 05:18 AM

Photos are okay, but you start getting into the paper type stuff I really do not think it would be a good idea. There is a company that does magazines, so if you really wanted to they may be able to work with you on the WS programs

Jimmy

barrysloate · #2 06-26-2010, 07:24 AM

It's probably an excellent idea to slab the great comic book rarities- I wouldn't want to be handling a Superman #1 or any other six figure item, but if I bought a comic for $25 or $50 I would want to be able to read it.

I guess with any area of collecting the more valuable an item, the less you want to handle it. If you dog ear a $25 comic, you're out five bucks. If you read Superman #1 in the bath tub and it slips and falls in...OOPS!

RichardSimon · #3 06-26-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by barrysloate

It's probably an excellent idea to slab the great comic book rarities- I wouldn't want to be handling a Superman #1 or any other six figure item, but if I bought a comic for $25 or $50 I would want to be able to read it.

I guess with any area of collecting the more valuable an item, the less you want to handle it. If you dog ear a $25 comic, you're out five bucks. If you read Superman #1 in the bath tub and it slips and falls in...OOPS!

Barry - After reading your post, I had a visual of a collector reading a rare comic book in the bathtub and it is troubling me to no end. What a sight. Thanks a lot for the post

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Bridwell · #4 06-26-2010, 08:16 AM

Slabbing a program or booklet is silly because nobody can see what's on the pages inside once it's entombed. It would protect it, but it would be hard to resell later because I'm not sure anyone would invest in an expensive program without being able to view the inside pages.

Having said this, I don't collect World Series Programs because I can't tell the originals from the fakes. I would have to rely on the reputation of the auction house or seller. So I see your dilemma.

Hankphenom · #5 06-26-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bridwell

I don't collect World Series Programs because I can't tell the originals from the fakes. I would have to rely on the reputation of the auction house or seller. So I see your dilemma.

Gosh, Ron, we certainly wouldn't want you to ever have to rely on the reputation of an auction house or a dealer. But then, I guess you go to any old dentist or car repair shop that's convenient, don't you? There is zero problem in the hobby of publication fraud that I'm aware of. The Opie world series reprints are clearly identified as such inside, and those and the few other repros (several negro league pubs come to mind) I've seen are obvious in a casual perusal by anyone who has handled much old paper by the lack of toning and clarity of the print. In other words, the old paper area of the hobby is quite safe to jump into should you be so inclined, in my opinion.

Bridwell · #6 06-26-2010, 12:21 PM

Hank, I do a lot of buying on ebay, so that's why I don't buy WS Programs that way. I feel it's more difficult to determine the legitimacy of a paper item that has been reprinted unless I can see it in person or if its authenticated by a major auction house or dealer that I trust.

Hankphenom · #7 06-26-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bridwell

Hank, I do a lot of buying on ebay, so that's why I don't buy WS Programs that way. I feel it's more difficult to determine the legitimacy of a paper item that has been reprinted unless I can see it in person or if its authenticated by a major auction house or dealer that I trust.

OK, I'm just saying that there are other areas, pennants for example, that I have more concerns with. And doesn't eBay require reprints to be identified as such? But we all have a different level of possible trouble we're willing to put up with in our purchases, so I understand. A good reason to buy from reputable auction houses and dealers, by the way.

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