Do you guys trust card shop memorabilia?

blingbrian · 12-10-2011, 05:50 PM

Everytime I go to a card shop or a mall they always have either signed jerseys, photos, balls, etc. but they either don't have a COA or have the "store's COA". My question is do you guys generally trust signed memorabilia from these stores? Where do they get all these things? Part of why I am asking this is because i was always curious, but someone is trying to sell me a signed griffey ball that came from a shop in MD in 2004.

marino5084 · 12-10-2011, 05:54 PM

I don't trust anything that doesn't have a legit Certificate. Take a look at all the memorabilia issues in the news lately.

Zacky1053 · 12-10-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by marino5084

I don't trust anything that doesn't have a legit Certificate. Take a look at all the memorabilia issues in the news lately.

I agree. It's sad, because there ARE people who acquire legit autographs and are still doubted, but that's how it is. There are too many fakes out there.

We're at a point where we can barely trust what's authentic and what isn't in card products, why should we trust people who print up their own COA's?

nabzy28 · 12-10-2011, 07:39 PM

Absolutely not. There are plenty of reputable sources who conduct signings regularly and can provide photo proof w/holograms or just get it at a show, in person. I can't understand people's issues with paying for things like this. If you want the real deal, it costs a bit. So, like stated above, pass on anything without a great COA from a known representative or company.

38stud · 12-10-2011, 07:52 PM

No, don't ever trust a store's COA. Only known companies like Steiner, JSA, PSA/DNA. I used to work in a memorabilia store (Athlon Sports Collectibles) that made their own COA's because they obtained local autographs in person. They closed their physical memorabilia stores now. Many were legit, but every time they misplaced a company COA all they had to do was print one of their own, even if they weren't sure if it was "the real deal."

NonSportsCardForum · 12-10-2011, 08:08 PM

Wasnt JSA the one where they had a signing of a few stars and a news crew got someone to sign the name of an athlete at the show and they took the fake sig that got the JSA thumbs up certification?

To answer the OP...If I still collected sports stuff, theres one store owner I would trust.

dthimesch · 12-10-2011, 08:41 PM

I dont trust anything unless it has a major reputable company's COA.

38stud · 12-10-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NonSportsCardForum

Wasnt JSA the one where they had a signing of a few stars and a news crew got someone to sign the name of an athlete at the show and they took the fake sig that got the JSA thumbs up certification?

To answer the OP...If I still collected sports stuff, theres one store owner I would trust.

You may be thinking of GAI. They were known for passing fakes through their system and sleazy stuff like that.

NonSportsCardForum · 12-10-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 38stud

You may be thinking of GAI. They were known for passing fakes through their system and sleazy stuff like that.

I did a quick google and found it was a chicago fox station that went undercover to a show and did the thing but the link to the newstory just goes to the homepage.

"Fox TV in Chicago sent an undercover team to investigate JSA Authentication at a baseball card show in Chicago. Click this link to see the broadcast and see how JSA Authentications authenticated a bogus autograph. This is the second time a mistake by Mr. Spence or his company has been made in front of a TV camera. "

12-10-2011, 05:50 PM	#1
blingbrian Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: My Dark Cold Empty Room Posts: 1,747	Do you guys trust card shop memorabilia? Everytime I go to a card shop or a mall they always have either signed jerseys, photos, balls, etc. but they either don't have a COA or have the "store's COA". My question is do you guys generally trust signed memorabilia from these stores? Where do they get all these things? Part of why I am asking this is because i was always curious, but someone is trying to sell me a signed griffey ball that came from a shop in MD in 2004. __________________ BIG BIG POO C

12-10-2011, 05:54 PM	#2
marino5084 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the air Posts: 6,493 marino50841984	I don't trust anything that doesn't have a legit Certificate. Take a look at all the memorabilia issues in the news lately. __________________ But his name is James Cortellessa, retired air force, loving grandfather, father and husband, and the best smartass around. RIP PAPAJIM Sabrina Cortellessa

12-10-2011, 07:39 PM	#4
nabzy28 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In a warehouse of common sense Posts: 7,351 nabzy28	Absolutely not. There are plenty of reputable sources who conduct signings regularly and can provide photo proof w/holograms or just get it at a show, in person. I can't understand people's issues with paying for things like this. If you want the real deal, it costs a bit. So, like stated above, pass on anything without a great COA from a known representative or company. __________________ Sent from my Danger Hiptop T-Mobile Sidekick in 2002

12-10-2011, 08:41 PM	#7
dthimesch Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 32,799	I dont trust anything unless it has a major reputable company's COA. __________________ @dt_sportscards YouTube

12-10-2011, 07:52 PM	#5
38stud Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,368	No, don't ever trust a store's COA. Only known companies like Steiner, JSA, PSA/DNA. I used to work in a memorabilia store (Athlon Sports Collectibles) that made their own COA's because they obtained local autographs in person. They closed their physical memorabilia stores now. Many were legit, but every time they misplaced a company COA all they had to do was print one of their own, even if they weren't sure if it was "the real deal."

12-10-2011, 08:08 PM	#6
NonSportsCardForum Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 512 Posts: 6,693	Wasnt JSA the one where they had a signing of a few stars and a news crew got someone to sign the name of an athlete at the show and they took the fake sig that got the JSA thumbs up certification? To answer the OP...If I still collected sports stuff, theres one store owner I would trust.