I have a signed Kobe & Shaq photograph I don’t know what to do with

Victoriaspeaks

I’m totally new to this world… and I want to sell this “behind the back pass” autographed 8x10 photograph. It has the officially licensed decal but nothing else.
What’s the best way to proceed with it since I’m starting from scratch. I don’t know the value, authenticity, etc.
Thanks so much for any advice you can provide!

GroceryRackPack

Hi Victoria...

Ironmanfan

the holographic logo simply means the picture itself is officially licensed; has nothing to do with the autographs (good or not)

IMF

vols1

Send to PSA to get authenticated. https://psacard.com/services/autographauthentication

swish54

The autographs need to be authenticated to maximize value. If they are real, you'll be leaving a lot of money on the table for someone else. I would recommend sending in through the group psa/dna sub to save on fees. https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1108723/annual-psa-dna-discounted-bulk-submission-autograph-grading-encapsulation-flat-authentication#latest

Victoriaspeaks

I’m appreciative to those who’ve responded to my question about the photo. I understand the relevance of having the photo and the signatures validated by an expert, of course, but prior to investing $150 into pursuing the certification of authenticity, it makes sense to know the likelihood of its legitimacy. I’m assuming that the authenticity of my photo would be relatively obvious to someone with experience in dealing with this type of memorabilia. My hope is to receive at least one professional opinion about the photo before sending it off to PSA. They may take one look and wonder how in the world did this lady think this was real?!

burghman

Try PSA Quick Opinion. List the item on eBay for an absurd amount of money (so no one would ever buy it), then fill out the Quick Opinion form and get their opinion for a fraction of the cost of the real authentication (and if you do it quickly enough after their opinion, that cost counts as a credit to the full authentication).

https://www.psacard.com/quickopinion

RufussCkingston

I'm going to say no.. Very close, but no cigar.....

https://www.psacard.com/autographfacts/basketball/kobe-bryant/51

https://www.psacard.com/autographfacts/basketball/shaquille-oneal/56

ArtVandelay

Beckett does a signature review for $10. They will have their experts look at the autograph and let you know if it is likely to pass authentication. That will save you from the $150 potential mistake.

Cakes

@Victoriaspeaks said:
I’m appreciative to those who’ve responded to my question about the photo. I understand the relevance of having the photo and the signatures validated by an expert, of course, but prior to investing $150 into pursuing the certification of authenticity, it makes sense to know the likelihood of its legitimacy. I’m assuming that the authenticity of my photo would be relatively obvious to someone with experience in dealing with this type of memorabilia. My hope is to receive at least one professional opinion about the photo before sending it off to PSA. They may take one look and wonder how in the world did this lady think this was real?!

Like Rufuss stated they look very close. I have both and yours look similar, however my Kobe is on a ball and my Shaq is on a photo when he was still with the Magic. The photo looks in great shape, keep it like that to keep it's full value. Good luck!