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Forum: GRADING Yesterday, 02:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,802
Posted By auburn35
Agree, and even when PSA tries to counter...

Agree, and even when PSA tries to counter evidence and explain why there are so few 10's, they highlight something that often exists on the "10's" they did approve.
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Forum: BASEBALL 01-04-2026, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,360
Posted By auburn35
Yeah, both Mile High and PSA know who summited...

Yeah, both Mile High and PSA know who summited the cards.

gif that 312 shared that might be good to post on Net54.
https://i.imgur.com/kDWkbyH.gif
Forum: BASKETBALL 01-04-2026, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By auburn35
That's a great question, and hopefully something...

That's a great question, and hopefully something that eventually gets released.
Forum: BASKETBALL 01-04-2026, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 613
Posted By auburn35
This appears to the be the eBay listing. ...

This appears to the be the eBay listing.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G92IXuabIAEw4sU?format=jpg&name=small


PSA cert matches this item. ...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-04-2026, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,494
Posted By auburn35
As usual, great work. Unlikely, but if eBay...

As usual, great work.

Unlikely, but if eBay is still reviewing their decision to welcome back probstein, maybe these additional examples will help.
Forum: GRADING 01-04-2026, 12:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
Posted By auburn35
Not directly through the eBay/PSA grading option,...

Not directly through the eBay/PSA grading option, but there are multiple examples of items passing eBay/PSA authenticity, only to be later rejected by PSA (who authenticated the original purchase).
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Forum: BASEBALL 12-31-2025, 04:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,154
Posted By auburn35
Nice effort, reaching out. Multiple people at...

Nice effort, reaching out.
Multiple people at PSA and Brand Protection have been aware of these (many other) documented issues for awhile, without addressing or correcting the problems.
Forum: BASEBALL 12-29-2025, 03:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,154
Posted By auburn35
I reached out to Dcsports87, after seeing...

I reached out to Dcsports87, after seeing clearblueconsignment had changed names. As a large seller (brand the account was trying to copy), thought they might have better luck discussing the issue...
Forum: BASEBALL 12-29-2025, 03:32 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,154
Posted By auburn35
Not an expert on the signature, but both were...

Not an expert on the signature, but both were flagged as fake last week. Like the other "buybacks" the seller has, there are lots of the issues with the Tiger cards.

There's supposedly a...
Forum: BASEBALL 12-28-2025, 01:06 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,154
Posted By auburn35
Surprisingly, it appears that fake Tiger Woods...

Surprisingly, it appears that fake Tiger Woods sale (reached $8k) was actually removed by eBay today.

The typical "we care" move from eBay to pull one bogus listing, while allowing all the...
Forum: BASEBALL 12-22-2025, 12:46 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 27,606
Posted By auburn35
E4 thread posted a little more info, related to...

E4 thread posted a little more info, related to what they allegedly shared with Darren Rovell.
With the bid history, it should be pretty easy to confirm or reject the accuracy of the data....
Forum: BASEBALL 12-21-2025, 06:32 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 27,606
Posted By auburn35
In the e4 thread, it was previously posted the...

In the e4 thread, it was previously posted the source was giving Probstein until Christmas to respond.
Not expecting to see any response from Probstein, so it will be interesting to see if any...
Forum: BASEBALL 12-19-2025, 04:19 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 6,953
Posted By auburn35
The hobby is represented by two different,...

The hobby is represented by two different, Patrick Ryan's.

One tries to help the hobby by bringing attention to potential issues, while the other exploits the hobby through shill bidding.
Forum: BASEBALL 12-18-2025, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1,399
Views: 86,123
Posted By auburn35
Like non hobby "media", most hobby stories are...

Like non hobby "media", most hobby stories are just copy/paste from whichever manufacture, auction house, seller,...wants to get something in the news. If/when the hobby "news" does ask difficult...
Forum: BASEBALL 12-14-2025, 03:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,154
Posted By auburn35
New account? Same type of garbage among the...

New account?
Same type of garbage among the current and completed sales.

Nancyyo
https://ebay.us/m/VEXmaj
Forum: GRADING 12-13-2025, 04:08 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 11,281
Posted By auburn35
After seeing that PSA added a few more names to...

After seeing that PSA added a few more names to the "PSA Partner network", I noticed that they also recently removed the section about PSA not regrading or selling the items sold through the offers...
Forum: BASEBALL 12-12-2025, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8,174
Views: 990,498
Posted By auburn35
Thought this note from a counterfeit PSA slab...

Thought this note from a counterfeit PSA slab court case, was worth sharing in this thread.

"The Government is not aware of any substantiated claims of misconduct by PSA related to grading or...
Forum: BASKETBALL 12-12-2025, 06:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,366
Posted By auburn35
Adding to this, in the recent update to the court...

Adding to this, in the recent update to the court case, the defendant is looking to block his own book (documenting previous trading card scams) from being used in this current case. Oops.
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Forum: BASEBALL 12-11-2025, 05:47 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 27,606
Posted By auburn35
If accurate, the shoddy reporting from...

If accurate, the shoddy reporting from Cllct/Rovell looks even worse.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G764-aSagAASwq-?format=jpg&name=large
Forum: GRADING 12-10-2025, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,127
Posted By auburn35
Yes, clearly a paid press release, and like that...

Yes, clearly a paid press release, and like that MPE mess, something to avoid.. Just thought the ridiculous grading scale was humorous.
Forum: GRADING 12-10-2025, 11:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,127
Posted By auburn35
Doesn't really mention AI, but thought this...

Doesn't really mention AI, but thought this newest grading company fit in with the "future of grading" topic.

Who needs a 10, when you can get an 11. Forget those fancy HGA labels, now you can...
Forum: GRADING 12-10-2025, 11:15 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 11,281
Posted By auburn35
Maybe other partners are known, but this article...

Maybe other partners are known, but this article mentions Burbank, cardshq (Geoff Wilson) and Dave and Adam's card world.

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Forum: GRADING 12-10-2025, 10:44 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 11,281
Posted By auburn35
The "PSA" isn't buying/selling cards is just a...

The "PSA" isn't buying/selling cards is just a way to spin the narrative.
Yes, there are outside partners also buying, but "PSA" certainly is buying and selling their own products.

Collectors...
Forum: BASKETBALL 12-09-2025, 12:31 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 13,611
Posted By auburn35
Here's a couple more examples that are still in...

Here's a couple more examples that are still in circulation.

https://www.psacard.com/cert/74036257/psa
https://www.psacard.com/cert/85204855/psa
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Forum: GRADING 12-07-2025, 01:48 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 11,281
Posted By auburn35
I don't have specifics to share (still...

I don't have specifics to share (still researching), but the unconfirmed story matches with the post I quoted.

There are already other well documented examples, if you need names.
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Forum: GRADING 12-07-2025, 11:53 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 11,281
Posted By auburn35
There are several fun stories on this very topic....

There are several fun stories on this very topic. One recent example (partially confirmed) would be really interesting to see made public.
Forum: GRADING 12-06-2025, 01:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,951
Posted By auburn35
For sure. The idea that PSA did the swap for...

For sure. The idea that PSA did the swap for their own gain is silly, but so is the claim that this was a one-off situation. Like your example, there are numerous instances of items getting through...
Forum: GRADING 12-04-2025, 09:30 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,951
Posted By auburn35
They posted an update, after PSA reached. ...

They posted an update, after PSA reached. Nothing to worry about, it's a one-off situation situation.
Forum: GRADING 12-04-2025, 06:53 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,951
Posted By auburn35
Thought this was worth a share. ...

Thought this was worth a share.

https://x.com/PZPTCG/status/1996701380820516911?t=7mBJOINZvv2fw_AQDeujiw&s=19
Forum: FOOTBALL 12-04-2025, 04:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,700
Posted By auburn35
After reaching out, PSA has now deactivated the...

After reaching out, PSA has now deactivated the cert and Fanatics/PWCC paused the auction, but thought it would be good to document the Elway, should it appear elsewhere. 005/150
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Forum: HOCKEY 12-03-2025, 02:22 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,749
Posted By auburn35
Seems like a really odd feature, welding a...

Seems like a really odd feature, welding a secondary grading label to the already encased Upper Deck slab.

It's free if anyone wants to try.
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Forum: BASKETBALL 11-28-2025, 09:49 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 13,611
Posted By auburn35
Here's another fake that got by PSA, without even...

Here's another fake that got by PSA, without even looking at the autograph.

https://www.psacard.com/cert/129071972/psa
Forum: BASEBALL 11-26-2025, 10:41 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 27,606
Posted By auburn35
I would start by avoiding Probstein, but looking...

I would start by avoiding Probstein, but looking at the items that Burge apperantly "won" on that sham auction site, would likely provide some clues

Being listed with Probstein, this is likely...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-26-2025, 07:06 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 27,606
Posted By auburn35
Everything? This page has links to some of the...

Everything? This page has links to some of the many discussions on that topic.
https://www.sportscardradio.com/sports-card-scammer-kevin-burge/
Forum: BASEBALL 11-26-2025, 06:37 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 27,606
Posted By auburn35
Absolutely hilarious that eBay welcomed Rick...

Absolutely hilarious that eBay welcomed Rick back, at least temporarily.
From the early data dump, I guess one positive is the hobby learned of a new account (Kevin Burge & Keith Koenig) to add to...
Forum: BASKETBALL 11-26-2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,477
Posted By auburn35
Haven't seen any updates on the Brett Lemieux...

Haven't seen any updates on the Brett Lemieux investigation, but thought I would update the Miami Heat story.

After paying some restitution, the defendant was requesting home detention and...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-24-2025, 11:01 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 27,606
Posted By auburn35
If correct, it sounds like Rick might be...

If correct, it sounds like Rick might be providing a response later today.
...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-22-2025, 02:37 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 27,606
Posted By auburn35
Adding to the previous discussion about Rick...

Adding to the previous discussion about Rick possibly moving some of his Jordan collection, these two IG posts match up several additional high-end items that were consigned to the PWCC spinoff...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-21-2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 27,606
Posted By auburn35
Not sure if he's still the owner, but I noticed...

Not sure if he's still the owner, but I noticed one of his 10's was recently posted by the former pwcc group (acquir).

https://www.psacard.com/cert/22978516/psa

Here's a video of Rick...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-21-2025, 11:14 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 27,606
Posted By auburn35
The e4 thread posted some additional accounts and...

The e4 thread posted some additional accounts and "bydding", which also includes Keith Koenig (partner with Burge).
Not surprising, but still interesting to the info documented.
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