Best way to sell unauthenticated TTM cards on eBay? (scans added)

MULLINS5

I have some from about 15-18 years ago before the internet caused some stars to turn down/use an autopen. I'm confident they are authentic based on my knowledge of the particular signers and guaranteed them so in my listings. I stated that if they come back questionable from Beckett, PSA, or SGC I will refund their money plus shipping. For unslabbed TTMs is this the best way to sell them on eBay? Anybody have experience with this and advice/suggestions? Normally I wouldn't sell my TTMs, but I can't keep lugging them from school to school with me.

Thanks,

Patrick

thenavarro

That sounds like a good plan you have so far. I always offer to refund the standard authentication fees as well if they were to ever fail PSA/DNA or JSA. I believe that if you are confident in your items, that a good seller should be willing to do that.

Mike

leathtech

post some scans... I'm sure you'll get some more opinions - there are some very good auto guys on these boards - you may even make a few sales. Any HOF rookie cards or future HOF'ers?

MULLINS5

<< <i>That sounds like a good plan you have so far. I always offer to refund the standard authentication fees as well if they were to ever fail PSA/DNA or JSA. I believe that if you are confident in your items, that a good seller should be willing to do that.

Mike >>



Thanks Mike, while I did not specifically state I would refund their grading fees in the listings, if someone messaged me saying their item did not pass I would feel pretty bad if I didn't refund that as well.

MULLINS5

<< <i>post some scans... I'm sure you'll get some more opinions - there are some very good auto guys on these boards - you may even make a few sales. Any HOF rookie cards or future HOF'ers? >>



Thanks, I think the only rookie future HOF is possibly the Jason Arnott

Gordie Howe (and his sons) no longer signs TTM for free -- he used to do TTM and I have a "Hi Patrick, Gordie Howe" which was obtained too TTM. He has openly said he never used an autopen, and he always takes his time signing his name -- I say this because the signature is so neat on this card.

fkw

Post pictures of the return envelope with the card. Ive seen a couple eBayers do this.

Unless you just used a SASE with your address in both spots, then it wont work

Barfvader

Policy on this is pretty easy to follow.

Be sure to include the following information in your listing:

A clear photo of the actual autographed item

A clear photo of the COA or LOA

Information about the COA or LOA, including the name of the person or company issuing the certificate

Refund policy, in case a reputable dealer informs us or the buyer that the item is "likely not authentic"

Authentic and authorized pre-printed autographs or autographed items should generally be listed in the Autographs-Reprints category. An authorized pre-printed autograph means a company has acquired the rights to accurately reproduce the original signed item.

Sellers can use statements like these to describe an item they know is authentic:

"Guaranteed authentic."

"100% authentic or your money back."

Sellers are not allowed to say things like:

The autograph looks real to me."


As far as returning grading fees in the event something is deemed not authentic, only you can decide if that is the way you would handle the situation.