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1. Direct Mail or Show Submission:
Authentication for 1 signature ranges between $20-$250 depending upon the autograph. Fees below $50 include a 3x5 Certificate of Authenticity with matching serialized alphanumeric number. Full premium Letters of Authenticity are available at an additional $10. The option to upgrade to a Letter of Authenticity is available only at the time of submission. Full premium Letters of Authenticity are automatically issued for items submitted at $50 and above. No additional payment is required. For an exact price, please search for the autograph in our fee schedule.

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Authentication Fees for Multi-Signed Items

Authentication for more than one signature on an item ranges between $50-$250 depending upon the premier autograph. Refer to the chart below.

* Authentication for 2-4 signatures ranges between $50-$250 depending upon the premier autograph.

* Authentication for 5-19 signatures ranges between $100-$250 depending upon the premier autograph.

* Authentication for 20 or more signatures ranges between $150-$250 depending upon the premier autograph.

FOR EXAMPLE: To determine the fee of your item, first, look up the fee for the premier autograph. Next, count the total number of signatures. Then, refer to the chart below for the final price.

# of Signatures	Single Signed	2-4 Signatures	5-19 Signatures	20+ Signatures
Premier Autograph The premier autograph is the autograph that holds the most value	$20	$50	$100	$150
	$25	$75	$100	$150
	$30	$75	$100	$150
	$50	$75	$100	$150
	$75	$100	$100	$150
	$100	$100	$100	$150
	$150	$150	$150	$150
	$250	$250	$250	$250

Turnaround time is approximately 20 business days once we receive your submission at our office. Turnaround is also dependent upon demand.

2. Plus Grading Fees

1	For 1-3 autographs, all autographs are individually graded. If Autograph Authentication Fee =	Grading Fee =
	$ 10-$ 49	$ 15
	$ 50-$ 99	$ 25
	$100-$250	$ 50
2	For 4+ autographs, grades are averaged.	$100
3	For multi-signed items, you may request individual grades for one or more selected autographs.	Call for pre-approval

3. On-Site Show Authentication:
On-site authentication is available at various trade shows throughout the nation and the fee ranges between $20-$250. Fees below $50 include a 3x5 Certificate of Authenticity with matching serialized alphanumeric number. Full premium Letters of Authenticity are available at an additional $10. The option to upgrade to a Letter of Authentictiy is available only at the time of submission. Full premium Letters of Authenticity are automatically issued for items submitted at $50 and above. No additional payment is required.

Turnaround time is approximately 1 business day once we receive your submission. Certificates and Letters of Authenticity are issued by mail approximately 15 business days after the completion of a show. Turnaround time is also dependent upon demand in both cases.

4. On-Site Authentication at Your Location

Private authentication at your location and auction house authentication is available. Please contact our office and speak to our representatives for details.

5. Other Services:
Bulk Authentication is available. Prices are based upon the volume and type of autographs you plan to submit. To request this service, please contact us by telephone.

PSA/DNA is hired by many leading auction houses to authenticate autographs in their catalogs prior to sale. In these instances, auction letters are issued and upgrades to full premium letters are available.

To take advantage of this upgrade opportunity, please send your item in with your Auction Letter of Authentication (originals only) along with the COA/LOA upgrade fee. You must send your original auction letter or the regular authentication fee will be charged. Note that the original auction letter will not be returned.

Regular PSA/DNA Authentication Fee	Special COA/LOA Upgrade Fee
Under $50	$10 (COA Only)
$50 - $99	$25
$100 or more	$75

Excerpt from Auction LOA
"Important Note: Please note that this "Auction LOA" is not part of PSA/DNA's full authentication process. For more details about PSA/DNA authentication and how you can take advantage of our PSA/DNA COA/LOA upgrade service, please visit our website at www.psadna.com or call us toll-free at (800) 325-1121. The upgrade offer expires 45 days after the close of the auction referenced above."

Click on this link for complete details on PSA/DNA's full authentication process, a four-level Authentication System.

Please be aware that this upgrade offer expires 45 days after the close of the auction referenced on the letter. So act now and receive all the benefits of PSA/DNA’s 4-step authentication process!

Replacements for missing or lost Certificates or Letters of Authenticity are available at $10 each. To request a new Certificate or Letter of Authenticity, please contact us by telephone.

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