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Re: COA - NEED HELP WITH IT!!!

by noodlez » Sat May 09, 2009 6:50 am

JamesLarden wrote:
SoupMan wrote:Tell them COAs are worthless (which is true) and you wont be giving them one. Tell them you didnt state you were giving a COA in the listing and therefore are under no obligation to supply one.
^^They're right^^. People can just make them on the computer. Have you got the original envelope? They might like to see that. You could even send it with the autograph.

James {thumb2}
Already sent it off but I wouldn't have done this anyway - sending the envelope with the auto. I mean, I didn't even need to send this "oh so important" (to the auction winner) COA. 1st there was nothing about it in the description which means normally I was never about to include it and 2nd it's worthless just like all of you have said. But again - thanks anyway! {thumb2} 8)

Re: COA - NEED HELP WITH IT!!!

by JamesLarden » Fri May 08, 2009 8:05 pm

SoupMan wrote:Tell them COAs are worthless (which is true) and you wont be giving them one. Tell them you didnt state you were giving a COA in the listing and therefore are under no obligation to supply one.
^^They're right^^. People can just make them on the computer. Have you got the original envelope? They might like to see that. You could even send it with the autograph.

James {thumb2}

Re: COA - NEED HELP WITH IT!!!

by khackdrums » Wed May 06, 2009 7:57 pm

Here is what eBay says:
Important:
Certificates of Authenticity

Autograph Buying Tips: eBay requires sellers who promote listings with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) to provide details about the certificate including the name of the issuing party. Listings that don’t comply are in violation of eBay policy and may not be covered by eBay services such as feedback and purchase protections.

Before you buy, use this checklist to help you get the autograph that you want!

Read the listing carefully. Make sure you’re comfortable with the description and image of the item.

Get an Expert opinion. Before you buy, use the "Quick Opinion" service to get the opinion of a qualified expert (for a nominal fee).

Seek a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from a prominent authenticator. Some authenticators are considered more credible with the industry and collectors. At a minimum, make sure the COA issuer has a proven track record of experience and integrity.

Check the seller's feedback rating and ask questions. Don’t hesitate to ask the seller about their reputation or how they came to possess an item.

Be aware of "reprints". Sellers may sell reproductions of original autographs, but are required to disclose that they are reprints. Look for other reprint names like “print” or “copy” in the item description.

Do your research. Find out what an athlete’s signature looks like and remember, “If it seems too good to be true,” it probably is.
He/she might be seeking a COA so the purchase is covered under "Buyer Protection Coverage". Makes sense from a buyer's perspective {up}

Khackdrums :D

Re: COA - NEED HELP WITH IT!!!

by jdp3577 » Wed May 06, 2009 7:29 pm

the answers in this post are just proving how worthless CAOs are. I wouldnt include one myself since you got it through the mail and theres no way you can say you "I certify the authenticity" without lying

I would do BossC's suggestion

Re: COA - NEED HELP WITH IT!!!

by noodlez » Wed May 06, 2009 4:23 pm

guilder1st wrote:Try this

http://www.freeprintablecertificates.ne ... thenticity

You can print out a free COA and just put in the item name, and description. Date and sign it. Just a thought. {thumb2}
And I personally wouldn't write on there about the unconditional refund.

This is GREAT!!! Thanks for the link! That's the way I'll do it {thumb2} 8) 8) :)

Re: COA - NEED HELP WITH IT!!!

by guilder1st » Wed May 06, 2009 4:17 pm

Try this

http://www.freeprintablecertificates.ne ... thenticity

You can print out a free COA and just put in the item name, and description. Date and sign it. Just a thought. {thumb2}
And I personally wouldn't write on there about the unconditional refund.

Re: COA - NEED HELP WITH IT!!!

by jasonw » Wed May 06, 2009 4:11 pm

I agree they are worthless, but if the buyer insists on having one just print one out to make them happy. {thumb2}

Re: COA - NEED HELP WITH IT!!!

by noodlez » Wed May 06, 2009 4:10 pm

Thanks for your fast replies!

I was thinking about not sending anything along but since the buyer asked for it and I don't want to get any kind of neutral or negative feedback because of such a "stupid sheet of paper"... I decided to include something just didn't know WHAT exactly.

Your idea sounds good, BossC 8) Since I wasn't about to write any long explanations or "stories"...

8) {thumb2}

Re: COA - NEED HELP WITH IT!!!

by jasonw » Wed May 06, 2009 4:07 pm

Just type something up on a Word Document like:

"I certify the authenticity of this autograph and will provide an unconditional refund if proven otherwise"


----------------
(signed, date)

Jason 8)

Re: COA - NEED HELP WITH IT!!!

by BossC » Wed May 06, 2009 4:05 pm

I agree with SoupMan, they are worthless--too many people fake them, but it might be nice to include something since the buyer asked about one.

I don't buy autographs, just TTM but you could say something like, "8X0 of ______ sent TTM to _(your name)___. To the best of my knowledge it is authentic." and then sign it. Not quiet a COA but something for the person who bought the autograph.

Hope this helped.

BossC

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