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PSA/DNA Question

wufdudewufdude Posts: 356 ✭
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Why is the cost of autograph authentication for a Joe Dimaggio auto, for example, through the PSA/DNA site $75 when you can get a autographed card graded and authenticated for $20? I have several 4 x 6 color photos of HOFers that I had autographed several years ago so would I have to pay the individual fees to have each authenticated?

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    qtiscoqtisco Posts: 427
    it's best for some items, such as an autograph baseball of babe ruth, but if you're talking about current players, it's better to get an already certified auto.
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    BigKidAtHeartBigKidAtHeart Posts: 1,799 ✭✭
    they charge that much because they can.
    people pay it. (and in many cases it used to be
    much higher!)
    Most players stuff is not as expensive now...
    around $20 like the cards, but HOFers and RARE
    sigs are still a commodity that they will always
    charge more for until everyone stops paying it.

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    wufdudewufdude Posts: 356 ✭
    I guess what's odd though is that I just paid $20 apiece to have autographed cards authenticated/graded from Dimaggio, Reese, Snider, Roberts and a few others when if it wasn't a card, I'd have to pay more. It just doesn't make sense to me...
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    BigKidAtHeartBigKidAtHeart Posts: 1,799 ✭✭


    << <i>It just doesn't make sense to me... >>

    A - just be glad you got that deal...

    and

    B - rest assured that they WILL raise the price
    when they think the massess will pay it.

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    UllrUllr Posts: 185 ✭✭✭
    When items are sent in at the higher authentication fee. Your item is:
    1. tagged with an invisable strand of DNA
    2. tamper proof sticker is placed on back of your picture
    3. you receive a notarized COA with an image of your item and signed by Spence and Grad.

    The $20 dollar special gets you a slabbed card ( no COA, sticker or DNA).
    collecting '67 & '75 red sox + baseball HOF autographs
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    WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Ull what do u mean by dna?? thanks
    Good for you.
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    BigKidAtHeartBigKidAtHeart Posts: 1,799 ✭✭


    << <i>Ull what do u mean by dna?? >>

    They literally mark your item with "DNA" that is
    only visible under a special light
    (set to a unique wavelength)

    It is all explained on the psadna.com F.A.Q. page
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    BigKidAtHeartBigKidAtHeart Posts: 1,799 ✭✭


    << <i>they charge that much because they can.
    people pay it. (and in many cases it used to be
    much higher!)
    Most players stuff is not as expensive now... >>

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