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...]
Autograph Authenticator Steve Grad Says Forgers Getting Creative
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...]
SGC Ending Autograph Authentication
SGC will shut down the autograph authentication arm of its business as of the end of the month. The Florida-based company told customers on Wednesday by email that it was making the move to “allow us to focus our full attention on card grading and uniform authentication.” They say submissions that arrive before April 1 will be completed and returned as normal but … [Read more...]
Beckett Hires 2; Opens Autograph Authentication Division
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...]
PSA/DNA Lead Authenticator Steve Grad No Longer with Company
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...]
“Pawn Stars” Casting Crew Seeking Sports Items At June Long Beach Expo
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...]
Grand Opening for New Jersey Office
A grand opening for the PSA New Jersey Office will take place this Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern time. After years of speculation, the company opened its east coast office late this summer. On Friday, PSA/DNA autograph expert, Steve Grad, will be available to authenticate previously-signed items on site. In addition, PSA … [Read more...]