Most eBay Items Definitely Not Authentic

eBay Authenticity Statistics from the WIW2U Group

WIW2U.com has just released the latest statistics for one of their newer services, the Opinion of Authenticity. This service allows customers to get an expert?s opinion regarding the authenticity of an item up for sale on eBay.

July 9, 2007 - The expert provides their comments and chooses one of the three following options

The item is:
probably authentic
probably not authentic
definitely not authentic

Here are 3 examples of items within these three categories

Probably Authentic: Yellow Ware Bowl
http://www.wiw2u.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=appraisal.certificate&item_ID=142871

Probably Not Authentic: Humphrey Bogart Postcard
http://www.wiw2u.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=appraisal.certificate&item_ID=143938

Definitely Not Authentic: Bowie Knife
http://www.wiw2u.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=appraisal.certificate&item_ID=144936

Using a sample of 500 Opinions of Authenticity done for customers on items on eBay, it is interesting to note the overall percentages of the 3 different choices.

Probably Authentic- 33 items = 7%
Probably Not Authentic-101 items = 20%
Definitely Not Authentic- 366 items = 73%

It must be understood that many times, when a customer requests an Opinion of Authenticity, they already have some doubt in their minds regarding the genuineness of a listing, however, it is staggering to see the percentages stack up day after day.

We will continue to post statistics as this service continues to grow and a larger sampling becomes available.

For more detailed information regarding the Opinion of Authenticity or to see all of the WIW2U Group's services visit www.wiw2u.com

About wiw2u.com
Now host to over 200 experts worldwide, wiw2u.com is the leader in online item valuation and resource information.

Wiw2u.com is heavily utilized as the portal into the online world of antiques and collectibles. Providing answers to questions, opinions of authenticity, expert judgment for ongoing eBay auctions and item valuations, the appraisers on the wiw2u website continue to provide clarity and honest responses.

Key partnerships with industry leaders include eBay, A&E?s The History Channel Club, The NRA, TIAS.com, The Trader's Group, QuikDrop and many more.

An ever-expanding list of services now includes an online marketplace called The Security Exchange as well as an e-learning website - AntiqueTutorials.com - providing online courses in a wide range of hobby areas.

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613-264-9032 or via email at: media@wiw2u.com .

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