How good is a PSA Opinion?

[CollectGU]

Re: How good is a PSA Opinion?

In my opinion that ball will not pass PSA or JSA.

Regards,
Dave

[broome1000]

Re: How good is a PSA Opinion?

Here are some photos. Let me know what you think.

[ahuff]

Re: How good is a PSA Opinion?

It seems that autographs, with favorable opinions by known authenticators, bring a premium. On a ball worth that much, I would say that it would be worth the time and investment. Especially if selling on the bay. On there, I believe people seem to bid with a "buyer beware" attitude.

Perhaps another auction house might do you even better service.

[sammy]

Re: How good is a PSA Opinion?

Post a few photos and receive a FREE authentication.

As good as PSA/DNA in accuracy.

[otismalibu]

Re: How good is a PSA Opinion?

If you list it on eBay someone can pay $8 for the PSA opinion. If the verdict is "likely not genuine", eBay ends the auction.

[skyking26]

Re: How good is a PSA Opinion?

If I were buying a Maris ball, I'd pay more on ebay for a graded ball that PSA looked at vs. an opinion. If the item were a lesser value I'd say go for the opinion, but this is a valuable piece - so it might be worth your while to go the send off route...

RK

[broome1000]

I have a very nice Roger Maris autograph baseball I am going to put up for sale soon on ebay. The ball was put in a holder with days of being signed and has only been touched maybe twice over the last 25 years. I am sure it is a good idea to have the autograph certified and the ball graded beforehand. I am thinking of sending it off to PSA. Before I spend the $100 I read in the forum where someone suggested after listing an autographed item on Ebay someone might just want to pay $8 to PSA for an opinion. My question is how much weight does a PSA opinion carry verses having the ball phisically sent out for grading? The ball and signiture look like a 10 to me. If PSA says it is most likely authentic is that good enough for you?