by Campbell999 » Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:54 pm
This can be a touchy subject, but if we are here, its because we are collectors and want to collect autographs. I am assuming no one is here because they want fake responses, pre prints, autopens, secretaries, etc. We want the real thing, thats why we take the time to write letters or buy from vendors.
On that note, if someone has a PP, AP, sec or forgery, and is asking about that item, then they do need to know the truth. Their is no use in letting someone be happy with a fake or imitated item, when they think its the real deal. Opinions from others, you have to sort through. Some think they know more than the really do, and some have no clue at all. But when you start to get the majority of comments telling you one thing, thats probably the truth.
If an item is fake or imitated and someone thinks its real, they need to be told its no good. How can they learn from their mistakes if they arent informed that they made a mistake.
If people dont have the knowledge and are just commenting to post a thread, then they shouldnt comment. But if they know what they are talking about and are asked for their opinion, then no one should be surprised by that opinion, good or bad. You cant be afraid to hear your item is bad or good if your inexperienced. If its bad, try and get a refund and live and learn. Dont get mad and believe that it has to be real or that just because a website sold it to you that its real. COAs are largely worthless. I can print one out from my home computer, they are just paper. If you buy from ebay, their is an option that most should be aware of. ITs called PSA quick opinion from psa dna. For around 8 dollars, psa will look at that item in quesiton and give you an opinion typically in a day. This will save you a huge hassle if you use it.
But we as collectors should never sit back and let someone pretend their items is real when its not. If we did that, than we would be the forgers best friend. You might as well have nothing but forgeries in your collection.
This can be a touchy subject, but if we are here, its because we are collectors and want to collect autographs. I am assuming no one is here because they want fake responses, pre prints, autopens, secretaries, etc. We want the real thing, thats why we take the time to write letters or buy from vendors.
On that note, if someone has a PP, AP, sec or forgery, and is asking about that item, then they do need to know the truth. Their is no use in letting someone be happy with a fake or imitated item, when they think its the real deal. Opinions from others, you have to sort through. Some think they know more than the really do, and some have no clue at all. But when you start to get the majority of comments telling you one thing, thats probably the truth.
If an item is fake or imitated and someone thinks its real, they need to be told its no good. How can they learn from their mistakes if they arent informed that they made a mistake.
If people dont have the knowledge and are just commenting to post a thread, then they shouldnt comment. But if they know what they are talking about and are asked for their opinion, then no one should be surprised by that opinion, good or bad. You cant be afraid to hear your item is bad or good if your inexperienced. If its bad, try and get a refund and live and learn. Dont get mad and believe that it has to be real or that just because a website sold it to you that its real. COAs are largely worthless. I can print one out from my home computer, they are just paper. If you buy from ebay, their is an option that most should be aware of. ITs called PSA quick opinion from psa dna. For around 8 dollars, psa will look at that item in quesiton and give you an opinion typically in a day. This will save you a huge hassle if you use it.
But we as collectors should never sit back and let someone pretend their items is real when its not. If we did that, than we would be the forgers best friend. You might as well have nothing but forgeries in your collection.
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