James J. Spence, Jr.
James J. Spence, Jr. is an autograph authenticator and author.[1] After inheriting the hobby of collecting memorabilia from his grandfather and father, he became a dealer of signed items in the 1980s, and started his business as a third-party authenticator in the late 1980s.[2] Spence, known also as 'Jimmy,'[2] has been called 'one of the most respected sports autograph experts in this country.'[3] His original authentication business, operated out of his home in Pennsylvania,[2] was acquired by Collector's Universe in 2000[3]. Collector's Universe is publicly-traded on NASDAQ[2] and includes PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), of which Spence became the lead authenticator after the sale of his business.[2] Spence introduced a technology which enabled him to study signatures, specifically on baseballs, that were difficult to view with the naked eye.[2] When an autograph was decided to be authentic, Spence implemented a marking on the item that could only be viewed under fluorescent light. Spence viewed this authentication marking as the item's 'DNA,' prompting the company to change its name to PSA/DNA.[2] [4] James J. Spence, Jr. now owns James Spence Authentication, LLC in Parsippany, NJ.[5]
James J. Spence, Jr. was referenced as an expert in the sports memorabilia business in 'Busted!: the inside story of the world of sports memorabilia, O.J. Simpson, and the Vegas arrests' by Thomas J. Riccio.[6] He is also co-author of his own book, 'Team Baseballs: Artifacts of the Game.'[1] In 'The Garage Sale Millionaire' by Aaron LaPedis, the author advises readers to not purchase any signed collectible unless it is authenticated by James Spence.[7] In Dr. Jeffrey Brown's 'The Competitive Edge,' the psychiatrist uses James Spence as a model for integrity and authenticity in business.[8]
Spence also appeared in the reality TV show 'All Star Dealers', in which he played himself, which ran on The Discovery Channel.[9][10]
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 M., Mitnick, John (2010). Team baseballs : artifacts of the game. Spence, James J. McLean, Va.: Artifact Publishing. ISBN 9780615366289. OCLC 653244534. Search this book on
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Trask, Mike (October 8, 2004). "Autograph expert knows baseball legends". Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Universe Acquires Odyssey Publications Inc.; Second Major...-a063520165 "Collectors Universe Acquires Odyssey Publications Inc.; Second Major Autograph Company Acquired This Year" Check
|url=value (help). Business Wire. July 18, 2000. Retrieved June 22, 2018. - ↑ "Collectors Universe Acquires Odyssey Publications Inc.; Second Major Autograph Company Acquired This Year. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ↑ "Uspto Issues Trademark: Jsa James Spence Authentication Follow the Leader James J Spence Jr". 2015-08-18.
- ↑ J., Riccio, Thomas (2008). Busted! : the inside story of the world of sports memorabilia, O.J. Simpson, and the Vegas arrests. Beverly Hills, CA: Phoenix Books. ISBN 9781597775878. OCLC 179807961. Search this book on
- ↑ The Garage Sale Millionaire Make Money in a Down Economy. Lapedis, Aaron. Garage Sale Millionaire. 2010. ISBN 9780983153801. OCLC 701013401. Search this book on
- ↑ 1969-, Brown, Jeff, (2007). The competitive edge : how to win every time you compete. Carol Stream, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. ISBN 9781414313306. OCLC 124161409. Search this book on
- ↑ "James J. Spence Jr. - IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ↑ "All-Star Dealers (TV Series 2012– ) - IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
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