Is "STAT Authentic" a reliable auto/sig/authentication Service? (i.e., DiMaggio/Mantle/Wil

rbdjr1

There's an interesting item available to me, but I'm wondering about a few things:

1. Just who's STAT Authentic? Are they legit? Or is STAT Authentic the "GEM/PRO" of signature authentication?
2. Check-out the sigs on the scan below. Do all three sigs just look "too perfect, or what"?
3. Why would an item like this not be already authenticated by PSA/DNA?
4. What do you think? Opinions anyone?

rd

scooter729

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They are the authenticators used by Coach's Corner - need I say any more?

Just in case, for more emphasis....

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!

justmichael

The item is fake.As far as stat goes,the fact there coa is on the a forged item should say enough.I think they are the ones that do Coach's Corner's authentication.

rbdjr1

That's what I figured (notice the cert # on the hologram, does not even match STAT's certificate # (but might be just a "stock photo").

rd

P.S. My experience with the likes of Mickey Mantle & Ted Williams sigs are limited to PSA/DNA slabbed Perez Steele. And other than a nice set of "Star Trek Auto cards", that's it with my autograph experience!

But when I see an item like this LINK TO PROPERTYROOM.COM AUCTION

...With a bid of $184, with just a few hours to go? Well, you know!

NickM

STAT Authentic and Christopher Morales are the new "authenticators" of choice for autograph forgers.


Here's a very funny story where Ted Taylor (head of STAT) tried to make excuses for why the Harmon Killebrew signature on a 500 HR club ball looked bad. Mr. Killebrew set the record straight.

I'd call STAT the GEM of authenticating. They're in bed with the forgers.

Nick

zep33

<< <i>They're in bed with the forgers.

Nick >>



hope they wear protection cause forged babies are no good either

stown

<< <i>NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They are the authenticators used by Coach's Corner - need I say any more?

Just in case, for more emphasis....

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!! >>



That's what she said.



But seriously, I wouldn't touch their stuff even if it was free.

NickM

<< <i>
But seriously, I wouldn't touch their stuff even if it was free. >>



For free, I'd take their signed baseballs. They're still good for playing fetch with a dog.

Nick

StanTheManMusial

No, those signatures don't look too perfect. But.. they are forgeries. Not even very good forgeries at that.

Ironmanfan

I concur....................Run Forrest Run

scashaggy

I agree, I don't like that company.

scashaggy

Here is an Ali forgery authenticated by them



and here is a link to a closed ebay auction with the same type of forgery also authenticated by them.

forgery sold for $150

Pre72

I can see why this seller has a BIN for $90 on this Mantle 4x6 authenticated by you guessed it STAT

link

Dboneesq

<< <i>I can see why this seller has a BIN for $90 on this Mantle 4x6 authenticated by you guessed it STAT

link >>



Just sent the seller an email asking if he would guarantee that the sig passes PSA/DNA and also stated that I am sure he is aware that STAT has authenticated a lot of forgeries. IF I get a response I will let you guys know.

bigjed

Nice work with the placement of the hologram STAT. It really adds to the piece, not that it is real.

okposo21

It looks like "Mickey Mantle" signed around the hologram in that 4x6. Unbelievable.

Dboneesq

Here is the response I received from the ebay seller of THE MICK:

I appreciate the info, however, I am not aware of any stat forgeries, I can not grarantee anything, however, if if does not pass, I will be more than happy to give you back a complete refund no questions ask, thanks again

Pre72

Well , it seems like he has a decent reputation as a seller , but he has to know the "Mantle" 4x6 is fake or the BIN would be $289 instead of $89

Dboneesq

<< <i>Well , it seems like he has a decent reputation as a seller , but he has to know the "Mantle" 4x6 is fake or the BIN would be $289 instead of $89 >>



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