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i know this post has been posted by me previously but thought it would be better on here, just wondered if that site dealt with fakes or hand signed items??

Kelly

heres the site

www.sashasadiepup.com

I would stay clear of that site and yes this has been answered before. The endless supply of the most scarce autographs for $14.99 should be a huge red flag even if you don't know graphs.

I have been a buyer of Sasha's for many years. I have always been very satisfied. Anything I have ever sent out has been authenticated. I think $14.99 starting price is a fair price. If you look around you will see many reputable companies selling their autographs for less. When someone says worry about them having endless supplies it only makes me wonder about other large autograph companies both on their own sites and eBay that have always had large volumes to offer. They are reputable as well. I believe if someone has been around as long as Sasha, as well as some of the other autograph companies they have done a great job in getting to celebrities in order to get their items signed. Sasha shows they have the experience and the contacts to have a successful company. Newer companies struggle getting in the door. If you ask me I would not let the price or the volume stop you from buying authentic items from these folks.

I don't want to make a big deal about this but I looked at their current auctions just now. And I saw several items that were obviously not authentic.

After over 10 years of in-person collecting, all over the USA, I have an extensive collection of authentic IP examples and also know the signing habits of most of the major Hollywood players and musicians. I am friends with several other highly respected IP collectors and between us we have an amazing amount of knowledge about autographs.

If they sell authentic signatures that is great, and it is possible that they do, as I did not look at every item they have listed. However, three times I have been asked to check them out and each time I found bad stuff right away. For me that is sufficient to say it is not worth the risk. If people choose to take the risk that is their choice.

And this is simply my opinion.

WestCoastGifts wrote:I think $14.99 starting price is a fair price. If you look around you will see many reputable companies selling their autographs for less.

Is this a joke? I've never heard of many reputable companies doing this. Please explain, I am quite interested in hearing about this.

I have found that other very reputable autograph companies such as Autograph World LLC and JG Autographs start their authentic auction items at either .99 cents, $5.99 or $8.99. This anyone can verify themselves by looking them up on eBay. These are much lower than Sasha's and yet they are all authentic autographs. This is a perfect example of autograph companies not trying to overcharge the public. Anyone from these companies including Sasha's would tell you even though these are starting prices they usual get fair market value for their items. I stay clear of those companies trying to take advantage of the public by charging outrageous prices for similar items or celebrities. All I am saying is look around at other companies that have been in the business for years and I think you will see they do not take advantage of the public by charging huge sums for their items, that is no way makes the autographs not authentic. I have found usually those who yell the most about staying away from a company have a vested interest in the business. Those that complain about prices or try to scare the public away from someone are trying to drum up business for their own overpriced items. It's a shame some people work this way. Those that I have sent in for authentication review have been authenticated. Please make sure you are using a reliable authentication source. There are so many out there that are in alliances with certain selling companies and no not pass competitors items, or just plain take your money and make a guess. There is a site that I would recommend everyone to go to. Quite an eye opener for those who use certain authenticating services. www.autographalert.com Look through all the archived and current pages. I have always used and will always use Sasha'a to get my autographs because I have never had a problem with them or their products.

I guess I will chime in again.

Everyone on this board only cares about authentic autographs. Obviously at the lowest price possible. And yes, most do not put their trust in the authenticators 100%. I know I wouldn't.

There is no need to talk about JD & Bob everybody knows about them.

How about this challenge, I will post links to a few SSP autographs and lets have everyone comment on them. I think that will be fun for all and put an end to this debate on a positive note.

Here is the first one:

http://www.sashasadiepup.com/detail.asp ... Photo--COA

Is it real or not?

I think we all know the answer plus the photo is at a buy it now for $12. That tells the story...

WestCoastGifts wrote:I have found that other very reputable autograph companies such as Autograph World LLC and JG Autographs start their authentic auction items at either .99 cents, $5.99 or $8.99. This anyone can verify themselves by looking them up on eBay. These are much lower than Sasha's and yet they are all authentic autographs. This is a perfect example of autograph companies not trying to overcharge the public. Anyone from these companies including Sasha's would tell you even though these are starting prices they usual get fair market value for their items. I stay clear of those companies trying to take advantage of the public by charging outrageous prices for similar items or celebrities. All I am saying is look around at other companies that have been in the business for years and I think you will see they do not take advantage of the public by charging huge sums for their items, that is no way makes the autographs not authentic. I have found usually those who yell the most about staying away from a company have a vested interest in the business. Those that complain about prices or try to scare the public away from someone are trying to drum up business for their own overpriced items. It's a shame some people work this way. Those that I have sent in for authentication review have been authenticated. Please make sure you are using a reliable authentication source. There are so many out there that are in alliances with certain selling companies and no not pass competitors items, or just plain take your money and make a guess. There is a site that I would recommend everyone to go to. Quite an eye opener for those who use certain authenticating services. http://www.autographalert.com Look through all the archived and current pages. I have always used and will always use Sasha'a to get my autographs because I have never had a problem with them or their products.

First off, this Sasha and Sadie's company has other sellers on their website selling autographs, so I don't really understand the whole premise of this site.

If you actually do your research, the guy who runs autographalert.com is not a very reputable person. That being said, authenticators do make mistakes, they are human beings after all.