JSA buys equity stake in SGC

[botn]

Originally Posted by Fred

One last thought - If JSA takes over ownership of SGC and uses it as a vehicle to peddle their autograph services does that mean that JSA will not be in the business of selling autographs?

Dave Forman never stopped selling graded cards and even submitted and sold material amounts of SGC graded cards, despite making public statements that he would no longer sell cards. Not sure anyone will REALLY care what JSA does in this regard. The hobby seems very selective in taking issue with conflicts of interest which have existed, which is really too bad.

[barrysloate]

Don't think so Jay, but thanks for asking. I've fallen out of the loop.

[drc]

JSA used to authenticate autographed cards for BGS.

[drc]

JSA is longtime and well respected authentication company-- well versed in dealing with collectors and dealers. Other than they are not "baseball card guys," I don't see a problem with them having stake. That he worked for PSA might give him some knowledge on that front. Also, my personal experience is that Spence is a good guy and helpful to normal folks. He's answered my emailed autograph questions in the past.