Eli and Giants Fake Memorabilia lawsuit

[yankees506]

Wow, this stuff isn't cheap I'd be livid. Disgusting if true

[mbenga28]

When something like this happens, and if true, how much liability should be placed on the memorabilia company selling to collectors? Like with Steiner, should they be considered innocent because they took Eli's word that the items were game used, or do they have a responsibility to photo match the items before selling them to the public? It's worrying to also hear that when buyers returned some items to Steiner saying the items couldn't be photomatched, that they did not investigate further and instead just sold it again to someone else.

[ivo610]

A lot of Eli items at auction right now.

[Phil316]

Wow......speechless. This should put into question any and all Giants game worn/used equipment unless a photomatch can be had.

[Dewey2007]

Even Meigray Giants items?

Wow......speechless. This should put into question any and all Giants game worn/used equipment unless a photomatch can be had.

[ivo610]

Even Meigray Giants items?

Of course. If the EM had a hand in it I would question all of it.

For the record Meigray is one of the good guys in the hobby IMO

[BarryMeisel]

Hi Dewey2007 (and everybody),

MeiGray last acquired jerseys directly from the Giants following the 2002 NFL season.

We have sold and authenticated NY Giants through the secondary market since then. But our authentication procedures for those secondary market jerseys all have included photo-matching and have come with our 100% lifetime guarantee of authentication and protection.

Hope this clarifies,

Barry

[ironmanfan]

the whole thing is just another black eye on the hobby unfortunately

IMF

[KGoldin]

Wow......speechless. This should put into question any and all Giants game worn/used equipment unless a photomatch can be had.

Based on the news today, we have added photo matches to the 2 ELI manning game worn jerseys in our current auction.
'better safe than sorry'.
I would advise people that this is a civil action, and anyone can accuse anyone of something civilly. Before we tar and feather Eli and the Giants, we should let it play out. Although I know that that is hard to do....

http://www.goldinauctions.com/Eli-Ma...e-LOT8542.aspx

http://www.goldinauctions.com/2007-E...d-LOT8381.aspx

[Roady]

If this is true it is disgusting but should not be a surprise.
Even those who seem to have everything want more.