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Is it safer buying from a dealer or someone with a personal collection?

JWBlueJWBlue Posts: 489 ✭✭✭
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I want to avoid purchasing a counterfeit PSA card.

This thread is not about whether buying a counterfeit PSA card is a legitimate concern.

Would I be more likely to receive a counterfeit PSA card from a dealer or from someone with a personal collection?

Someone can be as honest as they come however that does not mean they could not unknowingly sell a counterfeit PSA card.

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  • MapleleafMapleleaf Posts: 506 ✭
    With the internet, I would think a dealer would be out of business pretty quick if they were selling counterfeit cards - PSA or otherwise.

    A personal collector may not know they have a counterfeit.
  • vols1vols1 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭
    I would say personal collection. They should be experts on what they collect unlike dealers. I have seen many big dealers & consignors with counterfeits because they just "turn & burn" too fast to notice.

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  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,981 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You seem to be really worried about counterfeit cards in PSA's holders.

    Whenever I purchase a PSA graded card, no matter who it is from, it's unlikely that it will be a fake.

    If I had to answer your question, I would say it's safer to buy from a private collector.

    I would suggest to not worry about this and enjoy collecting!
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  • NickMNickM Posts: 4,895 ✭✭✭
    Don't buy on Craigslist.
    That should prevent most problems.

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  • MikeyPMikeyP Posts: 990 ✭✭✭
    It all depends on the seller. image
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  • EchoCanyonEchoCanyon Posts: 2,288 ✭✭✭
    Is it safe?

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  • bishopbishop Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭
    I buy ungraded cards to avoid this dilemma
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  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    it's safer to purchase from anyone when you are knowledgeable and confident in your ability to detect irregularities.
  • ndleondleo Posts: 4,146 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The best way to avoid buying fake PSA cards is to buy non-graded cards. It really depends what you are buying, the fakers tend to focus on high dollar cards.
    Mike
  • vols1vols1 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭


    << <i>With the internet, I would think a dealer would be out of business pretty quick if they were selling counterfeit cards - PSA or otherwise.
    A personal collector may not know they have a counterfeit. >>



    Well you thought wrong, LOL
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  • dberk12dberk12 Posts: 399 ✭✭


    << <i>You seem to be really worried about counterfeit cards in PSA's holders.

    Whenever I purchase a PSA graded card, no matter who it is from, it's unlikely that it will be a fake.

    If I had to answer your question, I would say it's safer to buy from a private collector.

    I would suggest to not worry about this and enjoy collecting! >>



    Completely agree. You pay a premium for the PSA holder to ensure it is a legit card. I understand there are a few examples of fake cards out there but those are few and far between. I have never had an issue with a PSA graded card. BVG on the other hand is a disgrace but we are not allowed to bash other companies on this forum.


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