Is "Say Hey Authentication" Legit?

[ffgameman]

Old topic, but what about a "Sey Hey" authenticated Mays ball sold by Dave and Adam's Card World?

 

[nyc3]

this dont say either way if they are legit or not but at the white plains show several months back I seen a stack of around 500 of those exact items being sold for $40. I asked a PSA buddy about them and all he would say is avoid them cause they have been getting rejected.

 

[AMAZIN HOF COLLECTOR]

I would not trust a hologram or coa alone. Like many have said do your research and know what you are buying.
I have been to a Steiner signing where you went in the store, got your auto, came out ant told a 15 year old kid how many things you got signed and thats how many stickers he gave you. You walked away with the stickers. Makes you think..... ::facepalm::

 

[Lars]

I stand by this:

Many active and retired players have their own Hologram to use when they conduct official autograph signings.

I think the 'Say Hey' is Willie Mays' hologram - it isn't really an authentication company, but kind of like Mays' seal of approval when it comes to his signed memorabilia.

On the other hand, who knows if there is a possibility - some shady people got a hold of holograms like the Mays' to place on forged memorabilia items and dump onto unsuspecting public through eBay or other sources.

 

[Tedw9]

Also, those in the know have known for years that Green Diamond who handled Ted Williams Stuff has had many,many pieces called into question. Ever wondered why JSA or PSA Williams outsell Green Diamond (run by Williams' run) easily?

I have heard many times over the years about how Green Diamond stuff was called into question. I have NEVER seen or heard of one piece that failed authentication. I think this is a story that has taken off but has nothing backing it as far as facts.

I think JSA and PSA outsells because of this story, it has people scared but has no truth or facts to back it up.



As far as Mays, I'm surprised we have not heard about them failing. That would be BIG news in the autograph community. I would love to hear from the person who had them all fail. I guess if someone stole some holograms, faking Mays autographs would be fairly easy.

 

[Mozzie22]

Signing an already dark piece in dark sharpie in one of the darkest areas of the photo sounds just about like something Willie "screw up your piece with my poor judgement and bad attitude" Mays would do.

 

[ffgameman]

What if a Say Hey authenticated item is sold third-party by a reputable site such as Steiner?

The authentication is the only thing holding me back from buying a Mays ball for $160 on a Steiner special.

 

[rehmus]

What if a Say Hey authenticated item is sold third-party by a reputable site such as Steiner?

The authentication is the only thing holding me back from buying a Mays ball for $160 on a Steiner special.

JSA & Say Hey: http://www.thehistoryofthegame.com/serv ... HED/Detail

 

[George K]

With those Mays stickers, there's no point to them because you can't verify the stickers and they have no numbers or online venue or coa besides that meaningless sticker. I'd stay away from those.

 

[Leaf]

I believe that there is something amiss with these 16x20's....
I know for a fact PSA is failing these (and has for the past year)...
BG

 

[nyc3]

I believe that there is something amiss with these 16x20's....
I know for a fact PSA is failing these (and has for the past year)...
BG

The stack I mentioned seeing actually has gotten bigger. No when I walk by this dealer they have around 2,000 of them. Something is very fishy.

 

[Leaf]

I believe that there is something amiss with these 16x20's....
I know for a fact PSA is failing these (and has for the past year)...
BG

The stack I mentioned seeing actually has gotten bigger. No when I walk by this dealer they have around 2,000 of them. Something is very fishy.

This is not a case of stolen authenticity stickers... It is something entirely different...
Ive heard there were a ton of "questionable" balls too... BG