Does PSA/DNA certificate mean the 52 Mick is real?

detroitfan2

Here's one for you: Autographed 52 Mick

We know how PSA/DNA feels about the autograph. Given that the PSA/DNA certificate labels this card as a "1952 Topps Rookie baseball trading card #311", do we know for sure the card itself is authentic?

Also, why are some autographed cards slabbed by PSA/DNA, while others just have an associated certificate? Is it a different price tier?

Allen

Q: Is the card itself authentic or just the signature?
A: Both are authentic, but the card hasn't been graded or slabbed. Given that it would grade a PSA 2, tops, I found it more attractive in a one inch screw-down rather than encapsulated.


The PSA/DNA letter says it is a 1952 Topps card, I would think if it were fake they would list it as so. Only thing would be if he switched the card but he would have to copy the signature exactly to the one in the picture on reprint worn like that which would be pretty near impossible. It is a truely great item and if you look at his other auctions he has some other amazing items. I would love to have that card.

ajw

Interesting question...would the slab a fake card with a real auto?

Allen

Please keep in mind that an autographed card submitted under the PSA card grading and autograph authentication combination service must pass both autograph authentication and card grading authentication in order to be encapsulated. For example, a card that is deemed altered in any way will not be encapsulated even though the autograph may be genuine. In addition, if the card is deemed original and unaltered yet the autograph does not pass inspection, then the card may not be encapsulated. There may be very rare exceptions to the rule on a case-by-case basis (whereby the autograph and card are deemed authentic but the card has been altered in some fashion). In a rare case where an authentic card has been altered, PSA may choose to label the card "Authentic" since the card cannot have a grade assigned. Keep in mind that this is a rare occurrence and PSA must feel that the encapsulation is warranted and justified. The final determination, as to whether a card is encapsulated under these conditions, is at PSA's sole discretion.