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Professional Sports Authenticator (Headquarters)

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(800) 325-1121 P.O.Box 6280, Newport Beach, CA 92658

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Description

This company business providing authentication of sports cards and memoribilia.

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Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that lowered this business's rating include:

22 complaint(s) filed against business

Factors that raised this business's rating include:

Length of time business has been operatingResponse to complaint(s) filed against businessResolution of complaint(s) filed against businessBBB has sufficient background information on this business

Customer Complaints Summary Read complaint details

22 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 12 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising / Sales Issues 8
Billing / Collection Issues 1
Problems with Product / Service 12
Delivery Issues 1
Guarantee / Warranty Issues 0
Total Closed Complaints 22

Additional Complaint Information

Some complainants allege the company fails to return items sent in for authentification, and in some cases deny ever receiving the item. Other customers complain that the company fails to provide services as agreed, returning itenms without explanation as to why they are determined not to be authentic. Some complainants allege items sent are lost, misplaced, or that the company replaces the high quality items sent in, with lesser valued items before returning to the customer. A few customers complain the company misrepresented the value of cards they purchased, and found after spending considerable amounts of money, a second opinion determined the item as worthless. Most customers report they experience difficulty contacting the company to resolve problems, claiming calls are not returned, and voice-mail or e-mail messages are not answered. The company responds to some complaints by offering explanations, or by directing complainants to review their policies which are posted on the website. In cases where items are missing or lost, the company asks for proof of delivery, registered tracking numbers, copies of submission forms, check numbers used, dates checks were posted, and any other documentation that might be associated to the transaction, advising the complainant the information will be taken under review, and resolution will depend on the information provided. The company addresses some complaints regarding purchased items by advising the complainant they do not engage in the sale of sports memorabilia, and they must have confused them with another company. The company disputes most allegations, and refunds or credits are usually not issued.

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: 8/24/1998 Business started: 2/3/1986
Contact Information
Jackie Curiel - Executive Assistant to the President
    Customer Service ()Joe Wallace (Chief Financial Officer)Annabelle Caberte (Executive Assistant to President)Complaint Dept ()Joe Orlando (President)
Number of Employees

1

Business Category

Collectibles

Alternate Business Names
Professional Sports AuthenticatorPSA DNA Authentication ServicesCollector UniverseCollectors Universe, Inc.