Sports Memorabilia Authentication Station Taking Place Saturday, February 16th at Ultimate Sports Cards & Memorabilia

Over 80 Percent of Autographs Sold Online are Forgeries, Event Gives Collectors Opportunity to Verify Their Items


LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- With over 80% of all sports memorabilia sold online fraudulent or forgery, Las Vegas' leading sports collectibles store Ultimate Sports Cards and online trading card superstore RookieCards.com are holding the first ever 'Authentication Station' this Saturday, February 16, from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 3211 North Tenaya Way, Suite 103, thirty seconds from Cheyenne and I-95, directly across from Target.

"We'll be authenticating items all day on a first come-first served basis using the finest minds in the sports authentication industry, Global Authentication," stated Ultimate Sports Cards owner Jeremy Brown. "Global has been featured in nationally televised broadcasts as the most reputable and reliable third-party authenticator in the business. We're honored to have them on location at our store to service our customers at a nominal rate of $15 per item.

"We strongly encourage anyone out there who has an item that's been personally acquired, handed down, given or purchased to come in and get the peace of mind that Global's Certificate of Authenticity (COA) provides. Remember, even if you know the item is real, to later sell that item to someone else who doesn't know you, you'll need a real letter of authenticity," Brown added. "With a Global COA behind the item, your resale will be easier and far more profitable. And you can stop wondering if that signed Brett Favre jersey on your wall is a fake.

"Additionally, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific we'll be holding a showcase of 'Discovered Treasures' brought in for the event that the news media can review. We have some amazing items ready to be authenticated and we'll know the truth about their authenticity at 3:00 p.m.," Brown stated. "We'll also be giving a brief seminar for the media as to how to identify forgeries led by one of Global's top authenticators."

Ultimate Sports Cards has become Las Vegas' most popular destination for sports collectibles of all varieties. From high-end packs, boxes and memorabilia to affordable supplies and gifts for fans, Ultimate has it all. The store can be reached at 702-363-7999 and is open everyday.

RookieCards.com is the premiere Internet destination for rookie cards of emerging stars and legends at affordable prices.

Global Authentication Inc. is a leading consumer protection provider of valuable collectibles for dealers and collectors of quality sports, entertainment, and historical memorabilia. Global Authentication Services are used by the finest Auction Houses, Dealers, and Collectors of fine memorabilia throughout the world. You may contact Global Authentication at 232 Avenida Fabricante, Suite 109/Box 4, San Clemente, CA 92672, by telephone at 949-366-9500, or visit our website at www.gacard.net.


            

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