Media Relations News
James Spence Authentication, Beckett Grading Services Form Exclusive Partnership
11/1/2007 9:22:26 AM
DALLAS (November 1, 2007) --- Beckett Grading Services (BGS) and James Spence Authentication (JSA) today announced the formation of an exclusive alliance between the industry leading grading company based in Dallas and the internationally recognized authentication experts based in New Jersey. Effective immediately, customers will be able to submit their autographed card orders directly to JSA, which will then be encapsulated by BGS, with the option available to add card and autograph grades.
"This combination of services will provide our customers with the highest levels of expertise in the grading and autograph authentication industry. By offering the services of our two companies under one banner we will be able to provide the best customer service on the highest quality products,” said Mark Anderson, Beckett Grading Services, Senior Manager. “There is no other Autograph Authenticator we would rather work with than James Spence Authentication. Their reputation stands for itself across the hobby."
It is anticipated that in the near future, the relationship will expand with both companies acting as reciprocal submission centers, co-branding across a broad spectrum of products and services, and with James Spence once again authoring articles on the signing habits of deceased HOFers for inclusion in Beckett publications.
According to Mr. Spence of JSA, "We are excited and exceptionally proud to be associating with Beckett not only for its unparalleled name but also for the broad reach and exposure it gives to JSA into virtually every aspect of the hobby."
JSA has earned the universal respect and approval of auctioneers, dealers, and collectors worldwide with their accurate authentication expertise. A third generation autograph collector, Mr. Spence’s knowledge and exposure has its roots in over thirty years of hobby experience. Almost every world renown auction house, including Sotheby's, Mastro Auctions, Grey Flannel Auctions, Robert Edward Auctions, Hunt Auctions, Heritage, Upper Deck, Sotheby's - SCP, Huggins & Scott Auctions, eBay and many others employ the services of JSA to insure the legitimacy and affirm the value of their autographed offerings. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of the Treasury (IRS) have depended on Spence as their sports authentication adviser and asked for his assistance during past investigations.
Beckett Grading Services has been recognized as the best grading company by readers of CardTrade six years in a row and continues to lead the industry in innovative products that are both secure and above reproach
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