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Re: Current GFC Auction items with "light use"
Hi Clinton,
I can only speak for the two pro leagues with which we are partners, the NHL and NBA.
Yes, they see this as a big problem. That is why they have entrusted us to come up with authentication procedures to combat the flood of fakes that have hit the market.
The NHL is much further along in the process, as we have been working with them since 2002 and have worked with 22 of the 30 teams individually, as well as with the league regarding all NHL-run games/events.
In the NHL, I would say the vast majority of the teams understand the need to differentiate gamers from pro-cuts, authentics, etc ...
The NBA and MGG began working a year ago, and the process will take time. We will soon announce the teams we are working with in 2007-08. Through our NBA partnership, we will have many teams' Europe Live, China Live, Hardwood Classic, NBA Finals sets.
One thing has happened, though ... the NBA is keenly aware of the problem, and steps are being discussed.
Thanks to the creation of this Forum (Eric, Chris, take bows) and the good detective work of many of you who contribute we have made everybody more aware of how prevalent the fakes are ...
As more information regarding our NBA Authentication Program becomes available, we will spread that info so all of you can make informed choices.
My only message now is to stay away from jerseys that lack provenance. NBA teams are telling us that there are FAR FEWER jerseys manufactured and worn by the teams than is hitting the market. Many, many pro-cuts are posing as gamers from unsubstantiated sources.
Regards,
Barry
Hi Clinton,
I can only speak for the two pro leagues with which we are partners, the NHL and NBA.
Yes, they see this as a big problem. That is why they have entrusted us to come up with authentication procedures to combat the flood of fakes that have hit the market.
The NHL is much further along in the process, as we have been working with them since 2002 and have worked with 22 of the 30 teams individually, as well as with the league regarding all NHL-run games/events.
In the NHL, I would say the vast majority of the teams understand the need to differentiate gamers from pro-cuts, authentics, etc ...
The NBA and MGG began working a year ago, and the process will take time. We will soon announce the teams we are working with in 2007-08. Through our NBA partnership, we will have many teams' Europe Live, China Live, Hardwood Classic, NBA Finals sets.
One thing has happened, though ... the NBA is keenly aware of the problem, and steps are being discussed.
Thanks to the creation of this Forum (Eric, Chris, take bows) and the good detective work of many of you who contribute we have made everybody more aware of how prevalent the fakes are ...
As more information regarding our NBA Authentication Program becomes available, we will spread that info so all of you can make informed choices.
My only message now is to stay away from jerseys that lack provenance. NBA teams are telling us that there are FAR FEWER jerseys manufactured and worn by the teams than is hitting the market. Many, many pro-cuts are posing as gamers from unsubstantiated sources.
Regards,
Barry
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