Autograph Authentication

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Who is the autograph of?

8D and AM Sports both use PSA/DNA as their opinion carry the best resale value in the industry. Second is not even close.

I think when inexperienced collectors see the acronym "DNA" in the title, they assume that it was DNA tested. I may have been dumb as a teenager, but this is truly what I thought.

You wouldn't believe the number of sellers who have assured the authenticity of items to me and have suggested that I perform a DNA test. I'm not joking.

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I think when inexperienced collectors see the acronym "DNA" in the title, they assume that it was DNA tested. I may have been dumb as a teenager, but this is truly what I thought.

You wouldn't believe the number of sellers who have assured the authenticity of items to me and have suggested that I perform a DNA test. I'm not joking.

Never heard that theory before.

PSA, Professional Sports Authenticators, who started as an upstart from PCGS aka Professional Coin Grading Service, were big in grading and authenticating the legitimacy of sports trading cards. They grew into other fields, and created PSA/DNA I believe about 10-12 years ago to give an opinion for the authenticity of autographs.

I believe the reason they choose "DNA" for the title is every item with their sticker placed on it is daubed with a special pen, that is referred to a DNA pen.

From the PSA/DNA web site:

Why PSA/DNA?

The Advantage of PSA/DNA Authentication Services
PSA/DNA Letters of Authenticity are accepted by ALL major auction houses. They include, but are not limited to, Sotheby's, SCP Auctions, Heritage, Legendary, Mile High Card Company, R&R Enterprises and Memory Lane, Inc.

Premium Price and Liquidity
Because potential buyers feel more comfortable purchasing certified items, PSA/DNA collectibles often sell for premium prices due to the strength and credibility of the PSA/DNA brand. Many of the most valuable collectibles in the world have been certified by PSA/DNA.

Confidence
Buyers can be confident that PSA/DNA collectibles have been witnessed or examined for authenticity by the world's leading autograph experts.

Certified for Life
Because PSA/DNA uses an invisible, permanent DNA marker, the authenticity is easily verified.

Verification
The unique certification number can be used to verify the history of any PSA/DNA Certified item simply by typing in the serial number online!

PSA/DNA's covert DNA-laced ink is extremely durable and almost impossible to replicate! The chance of duplicating our DNA strand is 1 in 33 trillion!

Recertification is easy! Items with lost certificates or missing labels can be verified. We simply check for the DNA using our specially calibrated laser and issue a new label and certificate!

In closing, no one was trying to trick anyone. They choose that title for their use of DNA marking items with an invisible mark if ever needed for verification purposes.