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I would appreciate some opinions regarding Richard Simon and his reliability for sports autographs. I posted this same message in the autographs forum but few people seem to visit that forum. In fact, I hadn't even noticed that it existed until this week.
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
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Everything I got from him is now in a PSA holder. No worries at all; great seller.
I am in favor of any thread that brings jimq112 to the forum.
He's respected in the industry
IMF
Just for the record. I brought a bunch of items to JSA a client of mine bought from him years back and every one of them was deemed a fake.
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
The only way to 100% ensure not getting a forgery is to not purchase autographs.
The FBI estimates that roughly 50 percent of vintage sports memorabilia on the market is fraudulent. Other experts put the figure closer to 80 percent. With so much available online, it can be difficult to distinguish between an authentic signature and a bogus one. To ensure that you’re getting the real thing, stick to items that have been authenticated by one of the leading third-party authentication services, such as PSA/DNA or JSA.
https://www.chubb.com/us-en/individuals-families/resources/what-not-to-collect-in-sports-memorabilia.html
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
i might try a different authenticator. Richard Simon is one of the best.
Of course I can, but JSA is way better known than Richard Simon for authentication, and now looking at the differences between the real thing and the ones my client has, I can easily see it. So odd.
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
can you post scans of what you purchased?
IMF
This was one of 4 items presented to JSA at a card show. When I returned a couple hours later they asked where I got everything. I explained that a client had purchased them all from Richard Simon. Then they broke the bad news to me.
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
Mantle, DiMaggio and Williams all signed metric tons of items in the 80's and 90's and as i recall they are all at or near the top of autograph authentication submissions. As such they are the easiest for any "authenticator" to spot fakes. If JSA came to that conclusion I'm sure DNA easily will as well. Sorry man that sucks.
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
Mr. Simon (to his credit) offers a lifetime guarantee on the autographs he sells....Your client should reach out to him.
IMF
The problem is my client bought these years ago, has no recollection of what he paid, and honestly doesn't possess the backbone to discuss this with Mr. Simon. Especially considering there are a multiple of items that are not authentic that he bought from him.
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
Forget about what was paid, I'd just reach out to start a dialogue.. Not sure a backbone is involved unless Simon's gonna say JSA is wrong! Since he is your "client", can't you do it on his behalf? Would be good for the community to hear what Simon does in this situation. Simon probably knows what your client paid.
I am going to give it a try. I will report back!
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
This is not necessary. The only way to 100% ensure not getting a forgery is to get one in person.
Hah, I did that and PSA said all my 1989-1991 spring training obtained Griffey Jr. autos could not be deemed authentic!
I'm not bitter or anything
Wow, so many
Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
Same thing happened to me when I subbed my dozen or so Trout's all at one time. I got them all when he was an 18 year old baseball america prospect in the low minors one season. Started sending them in one by one until all passed. Guess they figured noone would have that many early Griffey's or Trout's, so none must be real.