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11-21-2007, 09:03 PM
Posted By: <b>Rob L</b><p><a href="http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=9AAD5BF8A85286C15DB83F50805F91EC ?contentId=4976451&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=9AAD5BF8A85286C15DB83F50805F91EC ?contentId=4976451&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1</a><br />
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11-22-2007, 07:20 AM
Posted By: <b>Mike H</b><p>I find the arrogance of the top authenticator disturbing. His statement that "you will get a lot more for your autograph" points out all that is wrong with the autograph industry. How about saying "our process can give you additional comfort regarding the authenticity".
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11-22-2007, 05:12 PM
Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>I agree.... pure arrogance. I also question what Spence is doing to remedy this. It seems he should proactively and vocally make a few necessary changes, and should be personally involved with counseling his authenticators.<br /><br />I don't think that a detached or passive approach to fixing this is warranted. It also seems that something should be posted on his website, in order to alleviate people's concerns. <br /><br />I know that Spence's authenticators must put greater effort into the review process of rarer/more valuable autographs than Bando (who was signing at the very event in question). There is little reason for an authenticator to suspect a fake Sal Bando autograph. But this is still a "black eye" that should be addressed with strong corrective action, if Spence hopes to retain any of his previous status.