Vendor Arrested for Selling Fake Memorabilia!

hohlernr · 08-03-2018, 07:09 AM

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fox8.co...cleveland/amp/

Anyone see this? Who was it?!

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ehp6737 · 08-03-2018, 07:16 AM

Wow, that takes some balls

88horsepower · 08-03-2018, 07:22 AM

What exactly were they selling?

griffan15 · 08-03-2018, 07:30 AM

Most likely they were selling 8x10s for dirt cheap. No offense to memorabilia dealers, but I don't trust any of them.

88horsepower · 08-03-2018, 07:37 AM

There was a dealer there selling a ton of 8x10’s for cheap and I hate to say it, but I immediately became suspicious.

byronscott4ever · 08-03-2018, 07:43 AM

I guess it’s back to eBay for him...

maconithappen · 08-03-2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

I guess it’s back to eBay for him...

hahaha!

JustinZZZ · 08-03-2018, 08:41 AM

I’m pretty sure I was standing at the exact booth shortly after they initially confronted the guy. It appeared as if the police had taken a few items to possibly get checked out by someone? The guy had some strong words like he had nothing to hide and they could call the FBI for all he cared lol

This wasn’t the booth selling all of the prints that people may be thinking of.

callou2131 · 08-03-2018, 10:42 AM

The guys name is Tony Podsada and is a well known forger. Mantles for $30 and Jordans for $40 may throw up a red flag or 2.

superdan49 · 08-03-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

I guess it’s back to eBay for him...

I actually LOL'd at reading this.

callou2131 · 08-03-2018, 10:51 AM

Outside the Lines traced the movement of some of the Ali-signed photographs that were posted on eBay.

Many of the Ali autographs, which were then authenticated by eBay sellers by GFA, come from South Florida dealer Tony Podsada, who runs a company called SCM.

"At one point, I had about 18,000 Ali autographs," Podsada said. "I have about 3,000 left, mostly on 4-by-6 and 5-by-7 photos."

Podsada said he obtained the Ali signatures from 1988 to 1993, when his business, My Favorite Players, was one of the heavyweights in the industry.

Podsada's items do not come with a certificate of authenticity. Disenchanted with the authentication business, Podsada said he merely offers buyers the assurance that it's a "decorative item only."

"I believe what I have is real, but I don't guarantee anything because I know too much," Podsada said.
https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/autogr...ry?id=40680389

Cant believe he tried this at the national lol. What a moron.

glen87 · 08-03-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by callou2131

Outside the Lines traced the movement of some of the Ali-signed photographs that were posted on eBay.

Many of the Ali autographs, which were then authenticated by eBay sellers by GFA, come from South Florida dealer Tony Podsada, who runs a company called SCM.

"At one point, I had about 18,000 Ali autographs," Podsada said. "I have about 3,000 left, mostly on 4-by-6 and 5-by-7 photos."

Podsada said he obtained the Ali signatures from 1988 to 1993, when his business, My Favorite Players, was one of the heavyweights in the industry.

Podsada's items do not come with a certificate of authenticity. Disenchanted with the authentication business, Podsada said he merely offers buyers the assurance that it's a "decorative item only."

"I believe what I have is real, but I don't guarantee anything because I know too much," Podsada said.
https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/autogr...ry?id=40680389

Cant believe he tried this at the national lol. What a moron.

that right there is signature worthy

mnvikingstwins · 08-03-2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by glen87

that right there is signature worthy

/r/iamverysmart

Jasondr91 · 08-03-2018, 12:08 PM

Tony Podsada......just google the name.....

majestik101 · 08-03-2018, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

I guess it’s back to eBay for him...

Very funny lol

Randy Shields · 08-03-2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by callou2131

Outside the Lines traced the movement of some of the Ali-signed photographs that were posted on eBay.

Many of the Ali autographs, which were then authenticated by eBay sellers by GFA come from South Florida dealer Tony Podsada, who runs a company called SCM.

"At one point, I had about 18,000 Ali autographs," Podsada said. "I have about 3,000 left, mostly on 4-by-6 and 5-by-7 photos."

Podsada said he obtained the Ali signatures from 1988 to 1993, when his business, My Favorite Players, was one of the heavyweights in the industry.

Podsada's items do not come with a certificate of authenticity. Disenchanted with the authentication business, Podsada said he merely offers buyers the assurance that it's a "decorative item only."

"I believe what I have is real, but I don't guarantee anything because I know too much," Podsada said.
https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/autogr...ry?id=40680389

Cant believe he tried this at the national lol. What a moron.

Hmm...GFA a company founded by Stephen Rocchi, who by the way was the original founder and President of PSA. And upon leaving PSA he founded GAI along with Mike Baker-and I think most of us know how "good and reputable" they turned out to be before they eventually filed for bankruptcy.
So in my opinion Podsada isn't the only guilty party here. Maybe Rocchi should be looked into as well as it seems things haven't worked out too well for him since leaving PSA.

This is also interesting because I got a call from Megan from the National yesterday afternoon offering me a booth that had just become available. Long story short I had prior commitments.
Maybe that's a good thing because I wouldn't have wanted to set up with the stench of fake autos still lingering...

mathbowler · 08-03-2018, 09:26 PM

I am glad that this seller and his garbage were removed so quickly.

myerscards · 08-03-2018, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinZZZ

I’m pretty sure I was standing at the exact booth shortly after they initially confronted the guy. It appeared as if the police had taken a few items to possibly get checked out by someone? The guy had some strong words like he had nothing to hide and they could call the FBI for all he cared lol

This wasn’t the booth selling all of the prints that people may be thinking of.

Please don't call the FBI. They maybe in on it. Knowing the ones in it now.

Big35Hurt · 08-04-2018, 02:44 PM

I saw the large empty booth and thought it was odd that a dealer was gone so quickly. I'm not into auto'd memorabilia, so didn't give it a close look at all, but this is crazy. Has anything like happened at past Nationals?

SDcardguy24 · 08-04-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

I guess it’s back to eBay for him...

Seriously. Guy was way too cocky to think he could get away with fake autographs at a place like the National

Grid · 08-04-2018, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

I saw the large empty booth and thought it was odd that a dealer was gone so quickly. I'm not into auto'd memorabilia, so didn't give it a close look at all, but this is crazy. Has anything like happened at past Nationals?

I remember a dealer getting bounced for having a booth full of fake Ichiro patches. This was years ago

ILOVEBEER · 08-04-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by griffan15

Most likely they were selling 8x10s for dirt cheap. No offense to memorabilia dealers, but I don't trust any of them.

Exactly. I went to the National the last time it was in Cleveland. How people could spend money on these items is beyond me. I saw so many random items signed with either no COA or some garbage piece of paper that said it was legit.

AwesomeBrian · 08-04-2018, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by callou2131

Outside the Lines traced the movement of some of the Ali-signed photographs that were posted on eBay.

Many of the Ali autographs, which were then authenticated by eBay sellers by GFA, come from South Florida dealer Tony Podsada, who runs a company called SCaM.

.

Fixed it!

08-03-2018, 07:09 AM	#1
hohlernr Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,761 RogerDorn24 hohlernr	Vendor Arrested for Selling Fake Memorabilia! https://www.google.com/amp/s/fox8.co...cleveland/amp/ Anyone see this? Who was it?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Always looking for Tyler Naquin, Dorssys Paulino, Jason Kipnis and Danny Salazar cards!

08-03-2018, 08:41 AM	#8
JustinZZZ Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 11	I’m pretty sure I was standing at the exact booth shortly after they initially confronted the guy. It appeared as if the police had taken a few items to possibly get checked out by someone? The guy had some strong words like he had nothing to hide and they could call the FBI for all he cared lol This wasn’t the booth selling all of the prints that people may be thinking of. Last edited by JustinZZZ; 08-03-2018 at 08:42 AM. Reason: Corrected

08-03-2018, 10:42 AM	#9
callou2131 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Centreville, Md Posts: 8,476	The guys name is Tony Podsada and is a well known forger. Mantles for $30 and Jordans for $40 may throw up a red flag or 2. __________________ Sent using US Airways Wifi

08-03-2018, 10:51 AM	#11
callou2131 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Centreville, Md Posts: 8,476	Outside the Lines traced the movement of some of the Ali-signed photographs that were posted on eBay. Many of the Ali autographs, which were then authenticated by eBay sellers by GFA, come from South Florida dealer Tony Podsada, who runs a company called SCM. "At one point, I had about 18,000 Ali autographs," Podsada said. "I have about 3,000 left, mostly on 4-by-6 and 5-by-7 photos." Podsada said he obtained the Ali signatures from 1988 to 1993, when his business, My Favorite Players, was one of the heavyweights in the industry. Podsada's items do not come with a certificate of authenticity. Disenchanted with the authentication business, Podsada said he merely offers buyers the assurance that it's a "decorative item only." "I believe what I have is real, but I don't guarantee anything because I know too much," Podsada said. https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/autogr...ry?id=40680389 Cant believe he tried this at the national lol. What a moron. __________________ Sent using US Airways Wifi

08-03-2018, 12:08 PM	#14
Jasondr91 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Behind the Pokemon cards at WalMart Posts: 4,549 Jasondr91	Tony Podsada......just google the name..... __________________ Still collecting certain Aleksandaя "Sasha" Pavlovic items since 2004. "The United States has become a place where professional athletes and entertainers are mistaken for people of importance." - Robert Heinlein

08-03-2018, 07:16 AM	#2
ehp6737 Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 478	Wow, that takes some balls

08-03-2018, 07:22 AM	#3
88horsepower Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere In Time Posts: 23,814	What exactly were they selling?

08-03-2018, 07:30 AM	#4
griffan15 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 7,533 griffan15	Most likely they were selling 8x10s for dirt cheap. No offense to memorabilia dealers, but I don't trust any of them.

08-03-2018, 07:37 AM	#5
88horsepower Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere In Time Posts: 23,814	There was a dealer there selling a ton of 8x10’s for cheap and I hate to say it, but I immediately became suspicious.

08-03-2018, 07:43 AM	#6
byronscott4ever Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11,409	I guess it’s back to eBay for him...

08-03-2018, 09:26 PM	#17
mathbowler Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 76	I am glad that this seller and his garbage were removed so quickly.

08-04-2018, 02:44 PM	#19
Big35Hurt Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9,628	I saw the large empty booth and thought it was odd that a dealer was gone so quickly. I'm not into auto'd memorabilia, so didn't give it a close look at all, but this is crazy. Has anything like happened at past Nationals?