ASI / Historic Auctions / Expert Sports Authentication

[stkmtimo]

I love how Wells "authenticated" it when there's a line under 125 on the bat and shows no signs of use whatsoever. Yikes.

Tim

[BaseballGM]

This thread should be saved as an educational tool for those just beginning to collect as well as long term collectors. Maybe it's a good thing that MLB and other leagues are taking more interest in game used items to sell for their own auctions since the memorabilia market (like any other marketplace) will always be full of those willing to try to make a quick buck and take advantage of others.

[hblakewolf]

Tim-
Better yet, how about Brad's title-HEAD Authenticator.

Classic!

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.met

I love how Wells "authenticated" it when there's a line under 125 on the bat and shows no signs of use whatsoever. Yikes.

Tim

[silverschmidts]

In reading this long but fascinating thread, I noticed some references to MASAuction. Wasn't there an auction company by that name owned by a guy named Mitch (last name escapes me--might have been Schumacher) and wasn't he convicted at one point of selling fake items? This might have been part of the big FBI sting that was widely reported in Sports Collectors Digest for a couple of years (or it might have been a separate investigation, I don't remember). Does anybody know if this Ebay seller using the name MASAuction is the same guy who cheated collectors?
--Steve

[Eric]

I would recommend that if you want to discuss this topic, that it be posted in a different thread AND it be very important to stick with facts.

I can tell you that Mr Schumaker has always been a helpful resource for me and has helped me work towards improving the hobby. He has nothing to do with this thread or what transpired with historic auctions.

Eric

[Eric]

If what people have discovered is true, then is this statement from Historic Auctions factually correct? Is it truly a third party?

Historic Auctions was founded in 2005 with a great desire to bring sports fans the products they love directly from the field. It is the start of something very special and was created to offer the best products, while providing the easiest bidding process found. By offering you, the collector, hundreds of game-used items obtained directly from the players, we have tried to take the guesswork out of collecting. Since every item in our auction has been authenticated by a third party, you never need wonder if your latest purchase was authentic. Only offering 100% authentic items is of our utmost priority.

http://www.historicauctions.com/inde...elp.main&id=94