Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Patrick Coughlin on April 14, 2011 at 9:38am

Not sure I am following you on that one.  You said the autograph approved by PSA/DNA was approved this past March, but by James Spence?

 

Secondly, the way you say, "JSA got one right", I assume you generally do not trust them?

 

Just to clarify, I was referring more to sports autographs, as that is what I collect/deal.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Patrick Coughlin on April 14, 2011 at 10:00am

Got that.  I am talking about the post where you looked up the PSA/DNA serial number, than posted pictures about which of their authenticators approved it.  I guess I am reading it wrong, but I thought you were saying it was Spence, who I know is no longer with them.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by robert rugel on April 15, 2011 at 12:19pm

I would never use JSA ....to many issues there with Jimmy Spence.  Have you checked out his training and education?   As always do your homework before purchasing any item.  You will find you can do as a good a job as JSA. 

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by David Catlin on April 19, 2011 at 8:08am

I've used JSA for several years to authenicate my large football HOF autograph collection and I've never had an issue with anything.  I've had several items that I had purchased over the years that failed authenication which I expected. 

I have nothing but good things to say about them and their services.  I've had a few items that were signed in front of me that others had marked as not authentic where they were authenicated by JSA.  They are highly regarded in the sports authenication industry.  Yes, they are human and I'm sure they miss a few as well but no one is perfect. 

I had a Mickey Mantle ball that I had purchased several years ago and it did not pass authenication.  They told me who the person was that had forged the signature and where it had come from.  At the time I didn't have the information as to where I purchased it but I did find it and they were absolutely correct.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on April 20, 2011 at 8:37am

I had a Mickey Mantle ball that I had purchased several years ago and it did not pass authenication.  They told me who the person was that had forged the signature and where it had come from. 

 

Wow. Can you share this -- even if it's with me privately? Other than Greg Marino, I'd like to know who the known forgers are and document their styles. Do you have scans of the fakes?

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by David Thimesch on April 24, 2011 at 11:01am

As far as 3rd party authenticators go. Id only use PSA and JSA

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on April 24, 2011 at 3:37pm

Richard Simon is among the best, however he doesn't market himself the way the big two do. If you are looking for quick and personalized service from a pro, Richard can't be beat.

• ▶ Reply