Cost of Meigray photo matching??

[jetersbatboy]

Does anyone know the cost of photo matching with Meigray? I cant seem to find it on ther site.
Thanks Scott

[Lokee]

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[Lokee]

Re: Cost of Meigray photo matching??

In the news and at the forefront of jersey collecting.
November 17, 2005

MeiGray Group Announces Authenticating

Agreement with Getty Images

BRANCHBURG, NEW JERSEY _ MeiGray Group, the game-worn jersey company that directs the NHL-MGG Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program, has entered into a working agreement with Getty Images that will enable game-worn jersey collectors to acquire enhanced photographic letters of authentication.

Under the new working agreement with the world’s pre-eminent sports photography studio, MeiGray has been authorized to download dated game-worn jersey images that conclusively authenticate game-worn jerseys sold by MeiGray under its MGG and MeiGray Vintage labels, and for the NHL-MGG Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program.

“We know collectors love the Getty Images, but have been unable to purchase them individually,” said MGG President Barry Meisel. “Now, through this arrangement, they can.”

These enhanced photographic LOAs will be printed on high-quality 8 X 10 photo-paper stock. They will conclusively “photo-match” the jersey purchased and will include the NHL-MGG Authentication Program number, the date of the photo, and the location from which it was taken.

Collectors who pre-order NHL-MGG jerseys can also pre-order the enhanced photographic LOAs at that time by calling MeiGray toll-free at 888-463-4472. Collectors who have purchased game-worn jerseys in the past can also order enhanced photographic LOAs, where available.

The enhanced photographic letters of authenticity are priced as follows:

• $35 for jerseys with a retail price of $495 or less.
• $50 for jerseys with a retail price of $695 or less.
• $75 for jerseys with a retail price of $2,495 or less.
• $100 for jerseys with a retail price of $2,500 or more that are already registered into the NHL-MGG Game-Worn Authenticaton Program or MeiGrade Registration System.

For jerseys not purchased from MeiGray that need to be Authenticated, this initial pricing tier applies to jerseys priced $1,000 or more:

• $100 for jerseys valued up to $1,495
• $150 for jerseys valued up to $2,495
• $200 for jerseys valued up to $3,995
• $250 and up for jerseys valued $4,000 and higher, depending upon the hours of research necessary to authenticate the jersey.

[jetersbatboy]

Re: Cost of Meigray photo matching??

Thanks for the post Lokee!! Do you know if they do the same for bat?

[shoremen44]

Re: Cost of Meigray photo matching??

Why not just buy the image yourself... then you actually have a high-res version of it...

[jetersbatboy]

Re: Cost of Meigray photo matching??

Bert,
I was hoping that meigray would be able to have acsses to more photos. I couldn't find a picture from the game I'm looking for. Also how do you purchase from getty?
Thanks

[PK]

Re: Cost of Meigray photo matching??

Why not just buy the image yourself... then you actually have a high-res version of it...

Have you ever tried to buy a photo from Getty? If and when you can get a hold of them they will tell you a couple hundred dollars for a photo and then ask you if you are a professional photographer with a license of some sort in order to buy.

If you have a had a different scenario and are able to purchase for less of a price, please contact me ASAP at swampy1220 at yahoo dot com

[shoremen44]

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email sent

[justinwc80]

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I have the same problem if you know how to purchase at reasonable price!

[rose14]

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SHOREMEN, I am also interested in purchasing a Getty image. Please email me your purchasing info to tje42404@insightbb.com

Thanks
Todd

[skinsfan0521]

Re: Cost of Meigray photo matching??

Does anybody know if they do this sort of thing for NFL items? I'd be interested in getting a couple jerseys and maybe some gloves photomatched if they do, but it never says anything about NFL, just NHL.

Also, if you do have a way to get cheap Getty images, I'd definitely like to know. I've tried talking to supervisors and everything at Getty just to see if I could print ONE picture for MYSELF to get signed by an athlete and they always come up with the several hundred dollar option.

Thanks a lot!

-Brian

[sportscentury]

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Folks,

MeiGray is not one of those companies that fails to respond to calls/emails or is otherwise inaccessible. Barry Meisel is easily contacted at sales@meigray.com and he responds to emails with detailed answers very quickly. With respect to your various questions about MeiGray's photomatching service, I would recommend simply dropping Barry an email, or calling him (toll free: 888-463-4472).

Best,
Reid

[skinsfan0521]

Re: Cost of Meigray photo matching??

I sent him an email last night about the Photomatching and one a couple days before that about being added to the "wish list", but didn't hear back from either one.

I suppose there was no real reply necessary to the one about the wish list, but I would've expected some sort of reply saying something about that he at least got the email and some sort of comment about the likelihood of getting something for me (of NY Giants OL Chris Snee), but I was expecting an email back within 24hrs about the photomatching.

Anyway, maybe he's caught up in something and hopefully he'll get back to me soon.

Thanks for the info though. I haven't dealt with them before, so it's good to hear that they usually get back pretty quickly.

Thanks a lot!

-Brian

[sportscentury]

Re: Cost of Meigray photo matching??

I sent him an email last night about the Photomatching and one a couple days before that about being added to the "wish list", but didn't hear back from either one.

I suppose there was no real reply necessary to the one about the wish list, but I would've expected some sort of reply saying something about that he at least got the email and some sort of comment about the likelihood of getting something for me (of NY Giants OL Chris Snee), but I was expecting an email back within 24hrs about the photomatching.

Anyway, maybe he's caught up in something and hopefully he'll get back to me soon.

Thanks for the info though. I haven't dealt with them before, so it's good to hear that they usually get back pretty quickly.

Thanks a lot!

-Brian

Brian,
Barry will get back you - he may be particularly busy this week. You can also call the toll free number. Ask for Barry or Jason Rubin (Jason is extremely professional and helpful, as well). I don't see why photomatching NFL jerseys would be a problem for them, but they can tell you for sure. They sell mostly hockey but are getting more and more basketball/NBA. They have also had some team contracts in football/NFL (e.g., Eagles, Giants) and, at one point, the Texas Rangers in baseball/MLB.
Reid

[500goals]

Re: Cost of Meigray photo matching??

Brian, I believe that Barry was traveling the last 2 days. He will get back to you. R