Sports Autograph Authenticity

rowech · 12-09-2006, 11:42 AM

I'm debating bidding on a sports autograph on ebay as a Christmas gift for my brother. The listing says it comes with a certificate but I'm wondering if there are certain company names I should be looking for when it comes to this certificate.

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samifan24 · 12-09-2006, 02:30 PM

In general, if the certificate is not from PSA or Beckett or Steiner Sports or another major name, I would be VERY WARY of buying an autograph on eBay. I used to work at an eBay dropoff store (like in 40 Year Old Virgin) and I know from experience that it isn't worth it to buy an auto without certification from one of the major companies. Also, be sure to check feedback before purchasing.

Akuma · 12-10-2006, 06:08 PM

If you didn't get the autograph yourself or from someone you can trust, then there is no real way of ever knowing.

I wouldn't even trust Beckett.

12-09-2006, 02:30 PM	#2
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	In general, if the certificate is not from PSA or Beckett or Steiner Sports or another major name, I would be VERY WARY of buying an autograph on eBay. I used to work at an eBay dropoff store (like in 40 Year Old Virgin) and I know from experience that it isn't worth it to buy an auto without certification from one of the major companies. Also, be sure to check feedback before purchasing. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

12-10-2006, 06:08 PM	#3
Akuma n00b Join Date: Dec 2006	If you didn't get the autograph yourself or from someone you can trust, then there is no real way of ever knowing. I wouldn't even trust Beckett.

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