It's important to note that I cannot guarantee that any item will pass aurthentication by a third-party authenticator. Authentication decisions are influenced by various factors, including the methods and criteria used by the authenticator, as well as the specific context in which the item was obtained. Most important is the quality of the reference material available to the authenticator and their abiliy of knowing how to use it. This is just one example why there are so many differences of opinion between authenticating companies when one or more authenticators are used for the same item.
Third-party authenticating companies often have multiple employees who interpet differently the standards used to authenticate, this is a reason why individual assessments can still vary.
Therefore, no item can ever be guaranteed to pass authentication, as each companies evaluative process is unique and subjective.
As sellers and auctioneers of autographs, members of PADAH (Preferred Autograph Dealers and Auction Houses) our reputation is our main concern. All members passed strict scrutiny and each provides an accurate description and representations of the items they sell.
Guarantees about third-party authentication would not be ethical or professional, given the inherent variability in the authentication process.
Remember, legally, the most important document a collector needs is a properly filled out receipt from a member of PADAH.
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