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Originally Posted by Asian62150
As an authenticator, why would you not raise an eyebrow or question something's authenticity? That's a huuuuuge red flag.
Shouldn't you be questioning the authenticity of items all the time? Isn't that your job? Do they approach items as "not authentic until proven otherwise" or "authentic unless proven otherwise"?
Again, it's Steve's/BBCE's attitude and arrogance that get in the way of being professional.
When stuff is brought into question, shouldn't your approach be "you know what? Let's take a closer look at this. Maybe we missed something. We're going to keep an open mind and re-examine this."
We've talked about giving the dude a second chance. But the attitude he gives off says he doesn't think he needs a second chance, nor does he want one.
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Your take on this is correct, if it is your business to be an expert and an investigator for the truth then you should investigate not rely on your expertise that contradicts itself in this case.
The problem is that he thinks by admitting he made a mistake and the box was a resealed box would jeopardize his name and company which in turn would reduce revenue.
I would argue it would do the opposite, by being truthful and admitting you made a mistake would make you a human being and then gives you more knowledge of how this person passed this box off. He should always be searching for the truth and not rubber stamping boxes that come through his shop.
I have had no problems with Steve personally. He has authenticated several boxes I sent him and he has also sent back resealed packs that I bought from a local card shop (which I was able to get my money back after showing the shop owner Steve Hart’s email)
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