Authentication Services

[seven4five20]

Hello. I have a game used jersey and game used bat from Albert Pujols that I would like to get authenticated. What is the best service for each, and about how much will it cost? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[STLHAMMER32]

Hello. I have a game used jersey and game used bat from Albert Pujols that I would like to get authenticated. What is the best service for each, and about how much will it cost? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I offer the same advice to each person that asks....save your money. Use this website and some of the collectors on here to verify whether or not it possesses the correct characteristics for a gamer. You will save money that can go into other items you would like to add to your collectiond, it's something collectors enjoy (helping others as well as looking at other items of a favorite player) and in my opinion you get a better opinion from a personal collector that has soley collected and studied a player and their equipment.

[34swtns]

I offer the same advice to each person that asks....save your money. Use this website and some of the collectors on here to verify whether or not it possesses the correct characteristics for a gamer. You will save money that can go into other items you would like to add to your collection, it's something collectors enjoy (helping others as well as looking at other items of a favorite player) and in my opinion you get a better opinion from a personal collector that has solely collected and studied a player and their equipment.

First, let me say I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. The collective body of knowledge compiled by the members of this forum FAR outweighs the potential knowledge of the staff of any authentication service, hands down.

Secondly, in the interest of possible resale of an item you may have, there is a large segment of the buying public who have to have "that piece of paper", making authentication by a recognized service a benefit in said resale. Unfortunately, it is a necessary evil to those of us who don't intend to hang on to everything we procure as some buyers substitute the "piece of paper" for due-diligence and research in determining the authenticity of an item for purchase.

In short, it sucks but sometimes it's best to have the paperwork, lest "Joe Deeppockets" takes his dough elsewhere.

That being said, all authentication services have had issues in the past.
Services I've had good luck with in the past include Grey Flannel and James Spence but as I stated before others have had issues with these organizations in the past so listen to everyone's opinion before you decide who to go with.

[STLHAMMER32]

First, let me say I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. The collective body of knowledge compiled by the members of this forum FAR outweighs the potential knowledge of the staff of any authentication service, hands down.

Secondly, in the interest of possible resale of an item you may have, there is a large segment of the buying public who have to have "that piece of paper", making authentication by a recognized service a benefit in said resale. Unfortunately, it is a necessary evil to those of us who don't intend to hang on to everything we procure as some buyers substitute the "piece of paper" for due-diligence and research in determining the authenticity of an item for purchase.

In short, it sucks but sometimes it's best to have the paperwork, lest "Joe Deeppockets" takes his dough elsewhere.

That being said, all authentication services have had issues in the past.
Services I've had good luck with in the past include Grey Flannel and James Spence but as I stated before others have had issues with these organizations in the past so listen to everyone's opinion before you decide who to go with.

I agree with you as well on the sell factor, I should have stated that if it is for your own peace of mind then seek someone with knowledge of a particular player. If you are looking to get them "authenticated" to sell then go with the big names in the hobby like PSA or MEARS. They won't give you any guarantees but that piece of paper holds value for some potential buyers. I think you will find that most collectors could care less if it has been authenticated if they know what to look for but others do find it important.

[seven4five20]

I know the items are legitimate. Im looking to get them authenticated purely for resale purposes. For jerseys, do you think MEARS would raise the value the most?

[STLHAMMER32]

I know the items are legitimate. Im looking to get them authenticated purely for resale purposes. For jerseys, do you think MEARS would raise the value the most?

Would you mind showing the items, I'd love to take a look at them.

[nycpropain]

I know the items are legitimate. Im looking to get them authenticated purely for resale purposes. For jerseys, do you think MEARS would raise the value the most?

How do you know? This could help your provenance.