Comments - If selling - "Do you offer a COA ?" - Autograph Live2024-03-29T01:13:10Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=3524372%3ABlogPost%3A1649699&xn_auth=noTrue.
Looking right now on e…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-24:3524372:Comment:16503122021-07-24T23:05:25.621ZEddyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/StevenPoole
<p>True. </p>
<p>Looking right now on eBay you can find tons of autographs with older COAs or LOAs from dealers that, if you try to search for them, show no sign of having existed.</p>
<p>True. </p>
<p>Looking right now on eBay you can find tons of autographs with older COAs or LOAs from dealers that, if you try to search for them, show no sign of having existed.</p> If somebody would forge or se…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-24:3524372:Comment:16500442021-07-24T22:24:45.626ZRick Meyerhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/RickMeyer
<p>If somebody would forge or sell a forged signature then what would keep them from forging a COA. If they lie to sell something thats bad do you really think they would have a hard time lying on a COA?</p>
<p>They are a waste of time.</p>
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<p>If somebody would forge or sell a forged signature then what would keep them from forging a COA. If they lie to sell something thats bad do you really think they would have a hard time lying on a COA?</p>
<p>They are a waste of time.</p>
<p></p> It's got to the point that fo…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-24:3524372:Comment:16501272021-07-24T13:24:34.149ZMikexhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/michaelwain
<p>It's got to the point that forgers don't bother to simulate an autograph. Many forgeries on eBay bear no resemblance to the Autograph they are selling. They know there are people who do no research.</p>
<p>It's got to the point that forgers don't bother to simulate an autograph. Many forgeries on eBay bear no resemblance to the Autograph they are selling. They know there are people who do no research.</p> @Martin: A term I picked up f…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-24:3524372:Comment:16502702021-07-24T10:58:16.874Zcrazyrabbits23https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/crazyrabbits23
<p>@Martin: A term I picked up from a content creator that describes someone so focused on chasing the current hype/trend that they don't bother to do the research, and are more concerned with short-term gain than actually doing their due diligence.</p>
<p>@Martin: A term I picked up from a content creator that describes someone so focused on chasing the current hype/trend that they don't bother to do the research, and are more concerned with short-term gain than actually doing their due diligence.</p> Some of those fake seller COA…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-23:3524372:Comment:16498412021-07-23T20:55:51.910ZEddyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/StevenPoole
<p>Some of those fake seller COAs look more legit than the autograph they are "certifying".</p>
<p>Some of those fake seller COAs look more legit than the autograph they are "certifying".</p> A COA from an otherwise unkno…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-23:3524372:Comment:16499262021-07-23T18:36:27.779ZSteve Zarellihttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/MrZipper
<p>A COA from an otherwise unknown eBay seller is absolutely worthless. COAs only add value and assurance when it comes from a RECOGNIZED expert, whether third party or a dealer/auction house.</p>
<p>The irony is, the worst fake sellers on ebay always offer their off brand COAs, which seems to satisfy naïve buyers.</p>
<p>A COA from an otherwise unknown eBay seller is absolutely worthless. COAs only add value and assurance when it comes from a RECOGNIZED expert, whether third party or a dealer/auction house.</p>
<p>The irony is, the worst fake sellers on ebay always offer their off brand COAs, which seems to satisfy naïve buyers.</p> "A letter of provenance is to…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-23:3524372:Comment:16499822021-07-23T14:09:58.993ZEddyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/StevenPoole
<p><em><strong>"A letter of provenance is to keep the history of the item intact....</strong></em>"</p>
<p>Yes, that is a very different thing. I've noticed that some of the big auction houses go this route even with vintage material, when available. If someone had obtained this autograph even decades ago, a letter from the prior owner stating when, where and how does lend further credibility to the piece. It seems a reputable auction house would vet the story as a real one.</p>
<p><em><strong>"A letter of provenance is to keep the history of the item intact....</strong></em>"</p>
<p>Yes, that is a very different thing. I've noticed that some of the big auction houses go this route even with vintage material, when available. If someone had obtained this autograph even decades ago, a letter from the prior owner stating when, where and how does lend further credibility to the piece. It seems a reputable auction house would vet the story as a real one.</p> A "TIMMY"??tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-23:3524372:Comment:16500812021-07-23T12:48:43.089ZMartin Petershttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/MartinPeters
<p>A <em>"TIMMY"</em>??</p>
<p>A <em>"TIMMY"</em>??</p> Reliance on generic COAs is a…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-23:3524372:Comment:16498192021-07-23T10:37:55.578ZJKhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JK
<p>Reliance on generic COAs is a bit ridiculous. The only purpose they serve is to provide a link to the seller, if that serves any purpose.</p>
<p>Years ago, reputable dealers would not provide COAs, only detailed bills of sale with a lifetime guarantee. </p>
<p>COAs are false security. If the seller is experienced in authenticating and if they are honest, <strong>that </strong>is what means something.</p>
<p>Reliance on generic COAs is a bit ridiculous. The only purpose they serve is to provide a link to the seller, if that serves any purpose.</p>
<p>Years ago, reputable dealers would not provide COAs, only detailed bills of sale with a lifetime guarantee. </p>
<p>COAs are false security. If the seller is experienced in authenticating and if they are honest, <strong>that </strong>is what means something.</p> If it is an item someone aqui…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-07-23:3524372:Comment:16499792021-07-23T10:20:18.292ZAdam Halloranhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/AdamHalloran
<p>If it is an item someone aquired first hand, I usually ask for a letter of provenance. I actually prefer first hand accounts over 3rd party verification. </p>
<p>I can do by own research in determining if I feel an autograph is legitimate and If I am skeptical or have doubts, I will not buy. For me a letter of provenance is to keep the history of the item intact. </p>
<p>If the item has no provenance to be passed with it, I don't see the value of "homemade" COAs. Not for me at…</p>
<p>If it is an item someone aquired first hand, I usually ask for a letter of provenance. I actually prefer first hand accounts over 3rd party verification. </p>
<p>I can do by own research in determining if I feel an autograph is legitimate and If I am skeptical or have doubts, I will not buy. For me a letter of provenance is to keep the history of the item intact. </p>
<p>If the item has no provenance to be passed with it, I don't see the value of "homemade" COAs. Not for me at least. </p>
<p>I can understand if people are asking if it has PSA, ACOA, JSA, or Beckett in that instance. </p>