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The Authentication System Is Broken — And Nobody’s Fixing It
Scammers use real Beckett cert numbers on fake autographs. And even when authenticators examine items in person, they can’t agree — PSA authenticated a Lindbergh autograph, rejected it, then authenticated it again.
Steve Grad Leaving Beckett Authentication Staff After 24 Years, Plans to Expose Industry Problems
Steve Grad, the longtime Pawn Stars cast member and autograph authenticator, announced he is stepping back from his full-time role at Beckett Authentication after nearly a quarter-century with the company. “It was announced today by Beckett Authentication. I will be coming more of an advisor consultant role with them. No longer going to be on…
What Happens to Your PSA Submission When Your GameStop Closes?
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Company Profile: AGS (Automated Grading Systems)
AGS Automated Grading ServicesWebsite — POP Report Pros: Only uses AI Transparency around technology used Pricing starts at $12 Detailed grade breakdown Cons: AI misses some altered/fake cards Unknown brand = poor resale value Turnaround times aren’t impressive Customer support only OK Automated Grading ServicesCEO: Alex AleksandrovskiOur Grade: D- There is a clear pattern of…
Authenticator Claims eBay Seller Moved $1 Million in Fake Beckett COAs, Calls for Federal Investigation
An authentication specialist is calling on federal authorities to investigate what he says is a massive counterfeiting operation involving fake Beckett certificates of authenticity. Roman Pioner, who runs CheckCOA, posted a detailed thread on X documenting what he describes as “the largest single fraud case I have ever seen in the hobby.” Pioner claims a…
