Authentication - Is It Really Worth It?

[3arod13]

This doesn't shock me, but I know it goes on with most all authentication services. The more money you spend, the better the grades. The more money you spend, the better chance your item gets authenticated.

http://www.thebrillreport.net/2007/0...aws_fire_.html

I had a 1986 Michael Jordan autographed rookie card (signed in 1987) that I sent to PSA for grading. It came back a PSA 8. There was no question it would come back PSA 9. I sold the card. Within 1 week (yes, 1 week) the card was back on ebay graded PSA 9. Oh, I forget, the buyer lives in California and does a tremendous amount of business with PSA.

When authentication first started, it was good for the hobby. However, when everyone realized how much money could be made, the game changed.