Autograph Authentication

[Dewey2007]

Re: Autograph Authentication

There are tons of pics of Jeter available so why not try and save yourself the authentication fees and try and photomatch it yourself? I'm sure there are folks on the site who might be willing to help for free or charge a lot less then a company like Mears would. Plus a photomatch is better then anyone's LOO any day.

Thanks for everyone's opinion. Looks like PSA/DNA would be best for the signature authentication.

Joel - Jersey was sourced from a reliable non-Steiner source. That's why I'm sending it to MEARS for authentication on the game use.

Pablo

[kprst6]

Re: Autograph Authentication

I would also argue that if an item is questionable to the point that you need it "authenticated" than the item will always be questionable even if it's "authenticated". Just because a piece of paper and someone's opinion that you paid for says it's real, doesn't make it more or less real.

[otismalibu]

Re: Autograph Authentication

Just because a piece of paper and someone's opinion that you paid for says it's real, doesn't make it more or less real.

True, but that piece of paper will help with the sale price.

Why does someone pass on an eBay item but then pay 3x the amount for the same item when it's offered by a major auction house?

The paperwork.

[David]

Re: Autograph Authentication

Tristar and a few other companies only give COAs/holos for autographs they witness in person, with the player under contract to sign. That's why Tristar, UDA and Steiner holographs are valued.

[legaleagle92481]

Re: Autograph Authentication

I have a game used autographed jersey that I'm sending to MEARS for authentication on the game use.

Who would you send it to authenticate the signature? PSA/DNA or JSA.

Would like to get everyone's opinion.

Thanks,
Pablo
MAP

Pablo,

How are you selling it? Before you spend money getting stuff authenticated if your going to auction it via n auction house they will take care of that for you without charging you. Thats what part of the seller's premium covers. Most auction houses will have the signature authenticated by PSA or JSA and have their own experts look at the jersey. I just wanted to point this out because authentication is not cheap and if you use a major auction house your paying double if you pay for it yourself.

[David]

Re: Autograph Authentication

My opinion is the PSA, JSA or other LOA is one of multiple opinions you should use when purchasing. The other opinions can include your judgment, the seller (start with purchasing from reputable knowledgeable sellers!!!!!!!) and others (fellow collectors, other).

I don't think anyone, including PSA or JSA, has ever said you should purchase based only on the LOA. I believe if James Spence says collectors should educate themselves before buying.

[David]

Re: Autograph Authentication

Remove the if from the last sentence. Spence does say collectors you educate themselves.

[BernBabyBern]

Re: Autograph Authentication

Wow. Didn't think this topic would create such a buzz.
Actually thinking of getting the jersey authenticated more to raise the resale value if I decided to sell it. I have no issues on the jersey as I know it came from a reliable clubhouse source. On the autograph ( will post a pic shortly). I know just by looking at it it's legit. Again just want to add a respectible official opinion on the signature.

Again thanks for everyone's opinion.


Pablo

[BernBabyBern]

Re: Autograph Authentication

Here is the pic of the autograph. I'll try and get an even closer up.

Pablo