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I have been accused of knowingly trying to sell an autographed mickey mantle baseball that members of Autograph Magazine Live website think is a fake. No evidence has been provided other than opinion, while I have a certificate of authenticity from a sports memorabilia dealer with questionable history but that does not automatically condemn my signed baseball. This is irresponsible on their part. An argument for malice intent can be made when this website and several members of said site have taken my information and photographs without permission and stated in writing I was deliberately trying to sell a fraudulent autograph. This was done knowing it could and likely would harm my reputation. This was done so without any proof being offered. I have requested several times in writing to please remove the photos, auction listing and any of my personal information immediately. They have declined.
Under the circumstances, I was inclined to use an alias of Steve Wilson in the forums to further protect my identity. This is common practice online. The forum knows me as Steve Wilson.
Due to their irresponsible actions my reputation to sell on Ebay is being harmed. I even offered to let them use the photos if they removed my eBay name. They agreed and then later refused. The information is still posted in a public forum today.
There are several contributors on the website who have been commenting on this issue. All of these comments are available to the public through search engines.
The comments span pages 60-64 of the “Mantle, Williams and DiMaggio: Authenticating Baseball Forger Favorites” forum as of today.
Steve Cyrkin is the forum Moderator. He originally agreed to remove and later decided he wouldn't remove my information.
Original forum topic posted by Larry Rosenbaum.
Chris Williams found my information on Ebay and submitted my it to the forum.
Chris Williams contacted me on Ebay and raised the initial question of authenticity. He may be right but could also be wrong. No proof other than opinion has been provided.
"Lance" outright accused me of knowingly selling fraudulent item. He later stated it was in error.
Other contributor names or their aliases are "Mr. Zipper", terrier8HOF's, James Wymer, Michael Wagner, DB, Louie reeves, Fuddjcal, Harry Lare, Travis Christenberry.
Autograph Magazine
PO Box 25559
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Editorial Contact
Steve Cyrkin
Publisher, Autograph Magazine
Community Manager, Autograph Magazine Live
Email: steve.[protected]@autographmagazine.com
I wish Autograph Magazine Live remove my information and photos from their website and anywhere else they have used them immediately. I would also like them to destroy my images and all other materials related to me or my property immediately. Finally, I would like assurances they will not use my information or photos ever again.
Thank you,
Terry Merlo
Autograph Magazine Live User Name: Steve Wilson
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
why? I went to the website and you seem two face. At one point you are thanking them for preventing you from selling a forgery now you are running your mouth and frankly making some bs statements. It appears EBAY lets them get away with posting pictures, seller names and trademark information that they don't own. If this had not happened you would have sold a forgery plain and simple. Whether you knew it or not is simply an excuse - seriously?