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Still questions about GFA Authenticated
I again tried to write to them, this time using a link to one of their founders, directly on their website.
This is what I got in return: "Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently: jackie@gfaauthenticated.com" You would think this company would have an operating e mail system which is using their domain name, but my e mail attempt DID NOT EVEN GO THROUGH. Mr. Rocchi, Ms. Gomez can you possibly explain this lack of communication with the public? This is not my first attempt to contact them. So far I have only seen their certs on AtAuction.com and I think we have discussed that site already. Formerly the home of Mr. Burczyk and Mr. Morales. Come on Steve, you were never shy before. What is the problem now?
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Steve Rocchi Mickey Mantle
It certainly didn't take long for a Mickey Mantle signed photograph authenticated by Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators (Steve Rocchi) to show up on Ebay.
It didn't last long. It was removed rather quickly. Geez, I wonder why. GFA-Mantle-5.jpg GFA-Mantle-6.jpg GFA-Mantle-7.jpg Last edited by thetruthisoutthere; 04-26-2012 at 11:04 AM. |
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It also looks like Mr. Rocchi is the primary authenticator for AtAuction.com. AtAuction.com has sold approximately one dozen of the below Mickey Mantle signed photograph during the past few weeks and forensically examined by Steve Rocchi. I guess Mr. Rocchi's forensic examination doesn't include a spell check. Gotta love the Milkey Mantle. GFA-Mantle-200.jpg GFA-Mantle-201.jpg Last edited by thetruthisoutthere; 04-26-2012 at 11:27 AM. |
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Another rat that has sold his name for a few bucks.
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Is that Mickey or Milkey Mantle?
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My motives were pure as the driven snow .
It was a choice between Mr. Rocchi and Ms. Gomez,,, not hard to choose there.
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I would think the email problem was a website design or email setup mixup. I don't know why a company, even a bad one, would intentionally list non-existant emails.
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Just speculating...
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I'm not saying stupid businesses don't do stupid things, but that would be a most bizarre marketing technique. Like painting an entrance door on your hobby shop so it looks like a real door to passersby. If you don't really want people to email, simply don't post emails on your company web site.
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And the only authentication they appear to be doing is for AtAuction.com.
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They (GFA) opened their doors on Sept. 12, 2011 and six months later the emails are still bouncing. Please!!!! Last edited by thetruthisoutthere; 04-26-2012 at 02:15 PM. |
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So your suggestion then would seem to may be a front or a superficiality or whatever, and the web site is merely there to make everything appear legit to the casual collector-- and that a real authentication company website, trying to get customers as most companies try to do, would have such things as working email addresses.
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It is hard to say what it is when they never answer any queries but people can draw their own conclusions.
Some collectors here on 54 were interested when they saw the posted rates for authentication ($10-30) but those rates don't mean a thing if you cannot submit any items.
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Stephen Rocchi GFA, Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators
Looks like Stephen Rocchi (Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators) and his staff also certifies and grades coins for AtAuction.com.
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Pretty interesting marketing tactic as there is ZERO mention of coin grading on their website.
This is quite an interesting company you have there Steve.
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