Is this a real Jordan autograph. It sure looks like a signed photo that I have. Thanks for the help
Jsc
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Jsc
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You should get it PSA authenticated.
Jordan autographs need to be authenticated. He has signed many but the fakers have signed even more.
I've never seen Jordan use that inscription either
IMF
You didn’t ask about the card, but take a look at some sites about fake Jordan rookies… an authentic auto is an authentic auto, but having it on his legit rookie card would be a much bigger deal. Not sure if it’s more likely to be a fake auto if the card is fake, but maybe.
https://www.cardboardconnection.com/how-to-spot-fake-michael-jordan-rookie-card
I don’t see a color difference in the arrow after “Premier”, but it could just be the quality of your photos…
Jim
Well, the signature is on one of the most counterfeited cards. The Michael Jordan Fleer rookie and 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle are likely the most counterfeited sports cards in the hobby. I'm sure the T206 Wagner is up there, too.
Your best bet is to send it in to PSA. If the card is authentic, there's a good chance the autograph is authentic as well. It would be shocking and a shame if somebody was dumb enough to forge an autograph on an authentic Jordan rookie and destroy its value, but I don't put anything past people these days.
Is this a card that you have in your possession, or one that somebody is selling? If it's one that somebody is selling, be very careful. People who forge cards and autographs are always willing to give you a "great price" because they know they're still getting money for something that is either worth pennies, or in this case, a fake autograph to boot would make the card completely worthless.
Don't go forking over money for something you're not sure of authenticity on. I know the possibility of it being real seems like too good of an opportunity to pass up, but that's exactly why they offer you such a great price, because it comes with the hope of hitting a jackpot when you submit it. No person that has the slightest hint about sports cards would ever sell a Jordan rookie card (especially a signed one) for a small fraction of its value if they thought it had any chance of being authentic - and they'll act like they know nothing about cards so that they can say "Well, I told you authenticity was uncertain, so if it's a fake, then that's on you!"
Going by this website and your scans my hunch is it’s fake. It’s definitely possible the scans/photos don’t do it justice but it doesn’t look right if your scans/photos are accurate.
Thanks for the help everyone. I bought it at a auction for what I believe was $1,400 with my thinking that the card seemed to be real and in near mint condition and who would put a fake autograph on a real card. I know it happens all the time but I was hoping I hit the jackpot. I know there's a high probability of it being fake but I'm also hoping it's one of those feel good stories you only read about. I haven't gotten it authenticated because I heard they want thousands of dollars to authenticated a Jordan cad. I don't know why people let these grading companies get away with charging different amounts for different players. It seems to me that $20 should be enough to authenticated and grade a card.
Agree. $20 should be enough to authenticate a card.
If you suspect it’s fake, send it in at an insured value under $500 and it’ll cost you $25 for PSA to look at it. If it’s fake, no big deal; if they determine it’s real, then you got your fairy tale scenario - they’ll contact you with an up charge and the grading fee will be far less than the value of the graded card. Jordan’s auto is $250 to authenticate, so you could get it all done for $275+shipping/insurance at the low end; if it’s legit, it’s well worth the up charge fees… if the card is fake but the auto is real, you get it slabbed as a legit auto with no card designation (I think); if they’re both fake, then at least you know what you have (or at least one company’s opinion).
There are different schools of thought on the varied fees based on card value - lots of threads here with lots of opinions (bogus, needed to cover insuring delivery when they return it to you, should “down charge” if you overpay, you name it).
Jim
With charges like that I am glad I don't buy any such material.
If the autograph is real (regardless if the card is a reprint), you will be a very wealthy man.