photo matched -VS- COA

[scottishcowboy41]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

To me it depends on the reputation of the company. But, since I just photo matched my first GU item, I feel like a game used photo match is the best feeling in the world...game used speaking, of course.

I have a couple of pretty pounded Cowboys game jerseys that came with game issued LOA's from Steiner. I have since photomatched these extensively and as 'sportnbikes" says, the pride of ownership went through the roof when I made my first photomatch! Yes, correct paperwork from a reliable source adds to the experience and is always desirable, but looking at a crystal-clear photo of your favourite player wearing the jersey you have in your hands, with everything matching is quite a surreal moment!

[sportsnbikes]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

To me it depends on the reputation of the company. But, since I just photo matched my first GU item, I feel like a game used photo match is the best feeling in the world...game used speaking, of course.

[UGA-1]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

An obvious photo match is unbeatable and true peace of mind for me. I will accept a team LOA somewhat, but for the most part they are just interesting at best. If I had a quarter for everytime an LOA was proven to have mis-information or was completely bogus I could buy a nice photo matched gamer an actually know what I have.
But I can understand why someone would feel otherwise after seeing some of the wacky photo matches that sometimes get posted.

[GMEN92]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

even if there is a photo match, does a game used piece still feel incomplete if an LOA/COA is missing and you know one was originally issued?

I feel 100%!complete.. Because it matches without any questions.. If it was a team loa I'm sure it might help but I wouldn't need it as long as there was no doubt in the match.. Just my 2cents.. Everybody's different

[GMEN92]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

Gmen ... you should have correct the title..


Hi-Res and Detailed Photomatch - VS- COA/LOA


... then you would have gotten 85% to 15% in favored of photomatch.


But seriously, how many of those "hi-res and detailed" photomatch out there? Not much.

I agree I'm sure there's not as many hinges matches. But I just got lucky with the 2 I got.. And I don't know how to switch titles .. Sorry..

[mbenga28]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

even if there is a photo match, does a game used piece still feel incomplete if an LOA/COA is missing and you know one was originally issued?

[marino13]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

Gmen ... you should have correct the title..


Hi-Res and Detailed Photomatch - VS- COA/LOA


... then you would have gotten 85% to 15% in favored of photomatch.


But seriously, how many of those "hi-res and detailed" photomatch out there? Not much.

[808jerseys]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

COA's are great to have as long as that company stays in business. When they close for whatever reason,now my COA is useless.
I prefer a photo matched jersey. It also looks cool next to the photo matched picture as a display.

A solid COA is a "good start" in deciding to buy or not buy the item.

[GMEN92]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

I have to agree 100% i got some photos from help of some other members here and was able to 100000% photmatch 2 jerseys that i didmt have a team coa for ..i got a coa but juat from the seller so i also think paper coa is just that...PAPER... photographs of your player wearing the exact Jersey in your hands... priceless authenticity to me...

Thanks for your help

[G1X]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

I would take a true photomatch before any piece of paper.

+1
I have a drawer full of COAs and similar paperwork that contain errors. Some come from very reputable sources. Trust your eyes in what you see, and trust your ears in what you hear.

Mark Hayne
Gridiron Exchange
gixc at verizon dot net

[lengthwise1]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

Cant beat a quality photo match. I am a big Rockies collector, so pinstripes always help!!

[emann]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

Speaking of LOAs, the Oakland A's have sold a lot of items with them. How trustworthy would u rate an item on eBay with one of these? They look pretty simple, have there been any cases of forged Oakland team LOAs?

Unless you're buying it from the club direct (or a really trustworthy seller), this is precisely why you'd want a photomatch.

I'd never trust a team letter by itself, certainly not on anything big ticket. If you're talking a $75 A's cap or something, that's not a big deal... But, if you're talking a $500 or $1,000 jersey you're getting into some risk.

You need to weigh out all the other factors: how does the item look? can you find a photomatch? does the letter match other letters that are known to be good? who is the seller? etc.

[Misha]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

Speaking of LOAs, the Oakland A's have sold a lot of items with them. How trustworthy would u rate an item on eBay with one of these? They look pretty simple, have there been any cases of forged Oakland team LOAs?

[emann]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

I'd take photomatch also... Also, holo'd as "team-issued" with a photomatch beats holo'd as "game used" without photomatch to me anyday.

[Phil316]

Re: photo matched -VS- COA

I would take a true photomatch before any piece of paper.