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CPG Direct Autographed Collectibles Question--Pictures Added

smeyer23smeyer23 Posts: 68 ✭✭
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I have an autographed item that I obtained at a charity auction about 10 years ago. It came matted and framed. It contains a label on the back saying that it has been inspected by CPG Direct and in there opinion is authentic. Anyone out there familiar with this company and what do you think? I would rather not say who is in the picture, since I am only interested in this company. Are they still in business and if so, how can they be contacted? I know about the major companies, but not this one. Any help would be appreciated.

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  • bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭
    Two links for you

    Hmmm

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    Bigger hmm - read the post by blanqdab
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  • smeyer23smeyer23 Posts: 68 ✭✭
    I am not the least bit concerned about what I paid for this item at auction. Under the circumstances mentioned, did this company sell autographs that where forgeries? One of the links refered to this company as a type of flipper. Sending people out to obtain free autographs and then reselling at a huge profit. Either way, I take it they are out of business. What do you think the chances are that they actually sold real autographs and not forgeries?
  • bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


    << <i>I am not the least bit concerned about what I paid for this item at auction. Under the circumstances mentioned, did this company sell autographs that where forgeries? One of the links refered to this company as a type of flipper. Sending people out to obtain free autographs and then reselling at a huge profit. Either way, I take it they are out of business. What do you think the chances are that they actually sold real autographs and not forgeries? >>



    If you follow the 2nd link and read it the same way I did, they may be operating under a different name and may be owned by our hosts here.
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    Working on the following: 1970 Baseball PSA, 1970-1976 Raw, World Series Subsets PSA, 1969 Expansion Teams PSA, Fleer World Series Sets, Texas Rangers Topps Run 1972-1989
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    Successful deals to date: thedudeabides,gameusedhoop,golfcollector,tigerdean,treetop,bkritz, CapeMOGuy,WeekendHacker,jeff8877,backbidder,Salinas,milbroco,bbuckner22,VitoCo1972,ddfamf,gemint,K,fatty macs,waltersobchak,dboneesq
  • hhmag70hhmag70 Posts: 2,107
    Reading only the first article with David D. stating that it wasn't even his signature being sold would raise questions about their products.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


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    << <i>I am not the least bit concerned about what I paid for this item at auction. Under the circumstances mentioned, did this company sell autographs that where forgeries? One of the links refered to this company as a type of flipper. Sending people out to obtain free autographs and then reselling at a huge profit. Either way, I take it they are out of business. What do you think the chances are that they actually sold real autographs and not forgeries? >>


    If you follow the 2nd link and read it the same way I did, they may be operating under a different name and may be owned by our hosts here. >>



    Bob ... I saw these links as well. That second once is 8 years old, so I didn't mention anything about it.

    To the OP: Maybe a phone call or email to PSA could shed some light on this issue. If they now do run the company I am sure they will stand behind the item. Can't hurt to give a call.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • smeyer23smeyer23 Posts: 68 ✭✭
    As long as this thread has gone somewhere, I might as well add some photos.
    I know that autographs change over the years and quite often, under certain circumstances are no more than scibbles. Anyone know this photo and what do you think about the autograph itself?


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  • bhelserbhelser Posts: 667
    This link has a good layout of the evolution of his sig Tiger autos over the years - doesn't look good to me.
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  • SportsModerator2SportsModerator2 Posts: 1,736 mod
    CPG Direct was never part of Collectors Universe.
    From the link provided it looks like it was conjecture of one of the posters. The post after gives the names that that poster felt they became and none of those were ever owned by Collectors Universe.

    Carol
  • SouthWestIASouthWestIA Posts: 179 ✭
    I think the photo is from 1997-98. I believe that was one of the "hot" Nike Golf shirts of the late 90's.

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  • bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


    << <i>CPG Direct was never part of Collectors Universe.
    From the link provided it looks like it was conjecture of one of the posters. The post after gives the names that that poster felt they became and none of those were ever owned by Collectors Universe.

    Carol >>



    Thanks for nipping my "research" in the bud quickly.
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    Working on the following: 1970 Baseball PSA, 1970-1976 Raw, World Series Subsets PSA, 1969 Expansion Teams PSA, Fleer World Series Sets, Texas Rangers Topps Run 1972-1989
    ----------------------

    Successful deals to date: thedudeabides,gameusedhoop,golfcollector,tigerdean,treetop,bkritz, CapeMOGuy,WeekendHacker,jeff8877,backbidder,Salinas,milbroco,bbuckner22,VitoCo1972,ddfamf,gemint,K,fatty macs,waltersobchak,dboneesq
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Carol ... thanks for coming on the thread and answering the question. I am sure you saved people a lot of time.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,251 ✭✭✭
    I believe it was sometime this past year someone had sold one on SCN and it was sent for authentication and deemed to be not authentic. I'll see later if I can find the link.
  • VegasBabyVegasBaby Posts: 82
    Doesn't look like any Tiger auto I've ever seen, including his early sigs.
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