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Steve Grad Brings His Huge Autograph Collection to The National

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Beckett Principal Autograph authenticator Steve Grad is now bringing some of his own collection to market.  An autograph collector long before his job was to examine them, Grad has gained plenty of notoriety in recent years for his appearances on the hit show Pawn Stars. Now, he's excited to let some of it go to fellow collectors. He had much of it for sale at … [Read more...] about Steve Grad Brings His Huge Autograph Collection to The National

Notes: No Insight on Reported Fanatics Deal; Topps, UEFA Extend; NYFD Auction

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Shop owners and hobby pros at the Industry Summit who were hoping for some insight on the future of trading card licenses in the major sports didn't get it on Tuesday. Topps isn't part of the program in Las Vegas but Panini America used its time in the spotlight to focus on its new UFC deal, bringing in fighters and outlining future plans. They took no questions. There … [Read more...] about Notes: No Insight on Reported Fanatics Deal; Topps, UEFA Extend; NYFD Auction

Vegas Storage Unit Find of Action Packed Basketball Rarities Will Be Part Of ‘Pawn Stars’ Mystery Break

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Storage lockers and “Pawn Stars”? Bill Russell and Chumlee? Well, even though Chumlee Russell prefers Pokémon cards, some unusual basketball cards offered on a “Pawn Stars” live break might pique his interest — and the interest of basketball autograph collectors. Tyler Feldman, who found two boxes full of hundreds of autograph redemption cards from the 1995 Action Packed … [Read more...] about Vegas Storage Unit Find of Action Packed Basketball Rarities Will Be Part Of ‘Pawn Stars’ Mystery Break

Notes: Sheen Talks Major League Movie Prop Auction; Bruins’ Military Jerseys; New Webcast; Cyber Monday

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The famed Cleveland Indians cap worn by Charlie Sheen’s Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn character in “Major League” and the actual screen and game-used pitched ball from the climactic scene where Vaughn strikes out his nemesis with a 101 mph fastball are up for sale in the Lelands Fall 2019 Classic Auction, which runs through Dec. 6. “Whenever people would come over to my house … [Read more...] about Notes: Sheen Talks Major League Movie Prop Auction; Bruins’ Military Jerseys; New Webcast; Cyber Monday

Autograph Authenticator Steve Grad Says Forgers Getting Creative

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It's National week in Chicago and Beckett's Steve Grad is a very busy guy. You couldn't tell that he’d just flown back to his home city from an event in London.  The hobby’s biggest event kept his energy level somewhat akin to a third grader at recess.    Grad, also well known as the autograph authenticator on the hit TV show, Pawn Stars, has been a … [Read more...] about Autograph Authenticator Steve Grad Says Forgers Getting Creative

Beckett Hires 2; Opens Autograph Authentication Division

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Beckett is now in the autograph authentication business. The company said Wednesday that it had hired former PSA/DNA authenticators Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero and would begin accepting submissions immediately. Grad left PSA/DNA at the end of September after 15 years with the company, including the last several as principal authenticator. He will continue in his role … [Read more...] about Beckett Hires 2; Opens Autograph Authentication Division

PSA/DNA Lead Authenticator Steve Grad No Longer with Company

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Steve Grad, lead authenticator at PSA/DNA for the last several years, has left the company. His announcement comes in the wake of PSA hiring two long-time hobby autograph experts to full-time roles last week.  Kevin Keating and Bill Corcoran have signed on as full time authenticators. Grad says his departure was effective October 1.  He had been with PSA for 15 years, … [Read more...] about PSA/DNA Lead Authenticator Steve Grad No Longer with Company

“Pawn Stars” Casting Crew Seeking Sports Items At June Long Beach Expo

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Casting representatives from Leftfield Pictures, the company that produces the popular "Pawn Stars" television show for the History Channel, will be at the Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Expo on Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7. "They want to talk with visitors about vintage sports memorabilia and other interesting items they might want to consign … [Read more...] about “Pawn Stars” Casting Crew Seeking Sports Items At June Long Beach Expo