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One Born Every Minute...
Now, I was initially interested in this book due to the asking price. High
considering that Grisham's first and rarer book can be had for much less... http://cgi.ebay.ca/John-Grisham-SIGN...QQcmdZViewItem Then I became fascinated by the certificate, issued by Book Grading Service, Inc. Certainly looks impressive, eh? After all: "Book Grading Service, INC is the official grading partner of Flatsigned Rare Books! Having your book authenticated, reviewed and sealed by Book Grading Service, INC adds a whole new dimension to the hobby of collecting books! BGS authenticates (for signed books), grades the condition and seals each book to ensure that each book is accurately represented and described in a manner that can be recognized by the entire spectrum of collectors out there! If you are the most knowlegable collector in the world - YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE GETTING WHEN IT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EXPERTS AT BGS! If you are the least knowlegable collector in the world - YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE GETTING WHEN IT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EXPERTS AT BGS! Book Grading Service, INC. (BGS) also provides appraisal services and are certified members of the International Society of Appraisers, whose members are often seen on PBS's Antiques Roadshow." It seemed to me that if such a company existed, they would have a web page. But no, they do not nor has there been any reference to them on the Internet that I can find. Now, being a part of Flatsigned might give some credibility. Has anyone heard of these certificates before? -- Hugs, Willow |
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One Born Every Minute...
"Willow Arune" wrote in message news:FZmSf.151672$H%4.144039@pd7tw2no... Now, being a part of Flatsigned might give some credibility. Has anyone heard of these certificates before? -- Hugs, Willow Yeah. Franklin Mint offers "Certificates of Authenticity" which state that the item truly is a limited edition (which actually means "limited to as many as we can sell"). So take it with the proverbial grain of COA-clouded salt. Kris Flatsigned and credible in the same sentence makes my hair hurt |
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"Willow Arune" wrote in message news:FZmSf.151672$H%4.144039@pd7tw2no... Book Grading Service, INC. (BGS) also provides appraisal services and are certified members of the International Society of Appraisers, whose members are often seen on PBS's Antiques Roadshow." It seemed to me that if such a company existed, they would have a web page. But no, they do not nor has there been any reference to them on the Internet that I can find. http://www.bookgradingservice.com/ HTH. |
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One Born Every Minute...
"Willow Arune" wrote in message news:FZmSf.151672$H%4.144039@pd7tw2no... Now, I was initially interested in this book due to the asking price. High considering that Grisham's first and rarer book can be had for much less... http://cgi.ebay.ca/John-Grisham-SIGN...QQcmdZViewItem Then I became fascinated by the certificate, issued by Book Grading Service, Inc. Certainly looks impressive, eh? After all: "Book Grading Service, INC is the official grading partner of Flatsigned Rare Books! Having your book authenticated, reviewed and sealed by Book Grading Service, INC adds a whole new dimension to the hobby of collecting books! BGS authenticates (for signed books), grades the condition and seals each book to ensure that each book is accurately represented and described in a manner that can be recognized by the entire spectrum of collectors out there! If you are the most knowlegable collector in the world - YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE GETTING WHEN IT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EXPERTS AT BGS! If you are the least knowlegable collector in the world - YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE GETTING WHEN IT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EXPERTS AT BGS! Book Grading Service, INC. (BGS) also provides appraisal services and are certified members of the International Society of Appraisers, whose members are often seen on PBS's Antiques Roadshow." It seemed to me that if such a company existed, they would have a web page. But no, they do not nor has there been any reference to them on the Internet that I can find. Now, being a part of Flatsigned might give some credibility. Has anyone heard of these certificates before? Book Grading Service 3415 West End Ave #1101 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 FlatSigned Rare Books 3415 West End Avenue #1101 Nashville, TN 37203 |
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One Born Every Minute...
From their website:
"Nor are we saying that we are experts or anything but humans who are professionals in this field. " They aren't experts, but they expect to be paid for their services.... "Our owner has been featured in nationally televised marketing programs showcasing his success with on-line autographs and rare books. The owner of our company is a contributing writer to Autograph Collectors Magazine and as a full chapter contributor to the Sander's Price Guide to Autographs, the world's foremost authority on autograph valuation. " I wonder why they don't give the owner's name? It sounds like he has some amazing credentials... "In the event of any legal action you may file against BGS, you agree to binding arbitration with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and that you will cover all costs for the AAA arbitration and arbitrator and will select Nashville, TN as the venue for any and all arbitration." Nashville? Now why does that ring a bell when talking about Flatsigned? Hmmm. |
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One Born Every Minute...
Book Grading Service
3415 West End Ave #1101 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 FlatSigned Rare Books 3415 West End Avenue #1101 Nashville, TN 37203 Anybody ever heard of Elder's Bookstore in Nashville? |
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One Born Every Minute...
Wildwood wrote:
On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:59:33 GMT, in rec.collecting.books "Willow Arune" wrote: Now, being a part of Flatsigned might give some credibility. My irony meter just exploded. I don't know if it's the same people, but a little while ago I contacted a seller on ebay who had listed an edition of Frank Harris's My Life and Loves, Volume 3 as a first. This particular edition I have investigated and proved to my satisfaction that it is a phoney, and I passed on the fruits of my research to him. He told me - though he did not regard it as conclusive - that a commercial book assessment service had passed another copy of this edition as an authentic first. (One thing that gives away this edition as a wrong 'un is the fact that those chapters that have any erotic content are numbered differently from the others, as a helpful guide to the intended one-handed readership. What an excellent idea, though, and one that could be taken further by printing those chapters on different coloured paper, or, even more radically, not bothering to include the boring, non-titillatory ones at all.) Alfred |
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