PSA/DNA Mastro Controversy

[sammy]

Re: PSA/DNA Mastro Controversy

Just some more food for thought.

I had some signed items that Global had authenticated as genuine. Their stickers were also affixed to these items.

I sent these items to PSA/DNA and they failed every one.

Personally I don't like to use either company anymore because I really don't feel they are objective, or knowledgeable enough.

"Piece of advice GAI - PSA.

If you must put your stickers/advertisements on photos, PUT THEM ON THE BACK!!!

It is so tacky and looks bad on the front.

[trsent]

Re: PSA/DNA Mastro Controversy

Joel,

It may just be me personally, but if I buy a sizable lot of autographs then the first five I'd look to have a second opinion on are the most prominent....one is considered the greatest basketball player, one considered the greatest hockey player ever, one considered one of the all-time greats in tennis, and two that would have a pretty good resale value right about now. What better way to help out your own wallet than by having the two main companies authenticate them?

I understand, but as the previous post mentions, maybe there is issues when one authenticates after the other. I am not stating the autographs in question are genuine or not, just there is a mental bias when one authenticates after the other I believe.

I also agree with the previous posts, a $100,000.00 a year customer should have never found issues when they asked for returns. If the 8x10s were not mint, that is a good sign they were autographed in person, but it still doesn't authenticate them - PSA or Global.