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PSA/DNA Professional Sports and Autographs Authentication Services
Photo Authentication
Have your SPORTS photos authenticated by the industry's leading experts.

Autograph Authentication
Autograph Authentication for previously signed memorabilia.
Submission Center

Signed-In-The-Presence
Autograph Authentication witnessed by PSA/DNA.

Autographed Baseball Grading
Grading for autographed baseballs.

Autograph Grading
Grading of all other
autographed items.

RookieBall™ and RookieGraph™
Authentication and grading for Rookie-autographed items.

Game Used Bat Authentication
Authentication for professional model game bats.

PSA Set RegistrySM
Register your sets and see how your collection compares to others.

QuickOpinionSM
Get an opinion on all autographs before your next bid on eBay.

Real! Autographs On-Line
Compare your next purchase to an authentic autograph.

Essential Information about PSA/DNA
LIST OF SERVICES List of Services
SHOW SCHEDULE Show Schedule
CERT VERIFICATION Cert verification of PSA authenticated items
FAQ'S Frequently asked questions about sports autographs authentication services and technology
ABOUT PSA/DNA About PSA/DNA authentication services and technology
PSA/DNA EXPERTS About PSA/DNA experts
SUBMISSION CENTER PSA/DNA Submission Center


Collectors Corner
Autograph Grading

PSA/DNA - Official Authenticator of NFL Auction


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SERVICE FEES

AUTHENTICATION (Only)
  1. SINGLE-SIGNED ITEM
    To determine the fee of your single-signed item, look up the fee for the autograph on-line. Visit www.psadna.com or call (800) 325-1121.

  1. MULTI-SIGNED ITEM
    To determine the fee of your multi-signed item, first, look up the fee for the premier autograph online. Next, count the total number of autographs. Then, refer to the chart below for the final total Authentication Fee.

    Chart A - AUTHENTICATION FEES
    # of Autographs Single Signed 2-4 Autographs 5-19 Autographs 20+ Autographs
    Premier Autograph
    The premier autograph is the autograph that holds the most value. Look up at www.psadna.com
    $ 20 $ 50 $100 $150
    $ 25 $ 50 $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 into our system. Turnaround varies by demand.
    Example 1: A single signed Nolan Ryan photo would be $20.
    Example 2: If there are 22 autographs on the item with Nolan Ryan as the Primary ($20), the fee based on the chart above is $100.

    LOA upgrade (optional: $10 upgrade for items with an authentication fee under $50, complimentary for items with an authentication fee $50 and over.)

RookieBall™/RookieGraph™ - There are specific conditions that apply to this service. Visit www.psadna.com for details. Once you confirm the "authentication fee" for the rookie player, fill in the appropriate column and check "RookieBall™/RookieGraph™" box.


PLUS GRADING
Authentication fee as illustrated above plus grading fee below.

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:
In the event that the submitter would like only one autograph graded on a multi-signed required piece, the submitter must call for pre-approval from PSA. This will be allowed on a case by case basis. For example, if you have a Babe Ruth player contract and only want the Babe Ruth autograph graded (instead of having all of the baseball official and executive autographs graded on the contract) this service may be available to you. Please call or e-mail in advance for pre-approval and instructions.
Pre-approval required

Call (800) 325-1121 or e-mail info@psadna.com
Turnaround time is approximately 20 business days once we receive your submission into our system. Turnaround varies by demand.
Autographed Baseball Grading: A single signed baseball would receive two individual grades for the condition of the autograph and baseball, and one overall grade.
Autograph Grading Service (all other autographed items): A single signed item (other than a baseball) would receive one grade - a grade reflecting the condition of the autograph only. See website for more details on these two services.
Example 1: A single signed Babe Ruth baseball would be $150 for the Authentication Fee (look up by autograph at www.psadna.com). Based on Chart B above, it would be $50 for the Grading Fee, for a total fee of $200.
Example 2: Mickey Mantle/Stan Musial signed baseball would be $75 based on the more expensive Mantle autograph. Since there are two autographs, on Chart A, the Authentication Fee would be $100. Based on Chart B, the Grading Fee would be $50, for a total fee of $150.

  1. AUCTION LOA UPGRADE
    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. www.psadna.com/fees.chtml.

    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!


SUPER EXPRESS SERVICE (not available for Unsigned Photograph or Game-Used Bats Authentication Services)
Additional $50; 5 Business Days Guaranteed

This service is available for items you would like completed in 5 business days.

PSA/DNA guarantees the turnaround times for clearly marked packages. Packages must be marked SUPER EXPRESS clearly and conspicuously on the outside of the package. The turnaround guarantee assures you that PSA/DNA will have your items processed and completed with the results available 5 business days following the day our receiving department processes your order. The number of days it takes for any delivery agency (U.S. Mail) to return items to the submitter is not included in the number of days allotted to PSA/DNA's turnaround guarantees. If PSA/DNA fails to meet the turnaround guarantee on SUPER EXPRESS submissions, you will receive a voucher for a service fee of $10.00 for every day it is late, not to exceed $50.00. Example: order was completed in 7 days, you will receive a voucher for $20.00. Guarantees are invalid during the weeks of major authentication shows PSA/DNA attends.


ENCAPSULATION

This service is available for items such as checks, index cards, cuts, postcards, uncatalogued cards, etc. that you would like encapsulated in PSA/DNA's tamper-evident holder.

  1. Encapsulation, if you choose the service, is now included in the full PSA/DNA authentication fee for those items with an authentication fee of $50 or more. Those items under $50, encapsulation is only an additional fee of $10. Please refer to the autograph authentication chart for more information, www.psadna.com/fees.chtml. Please make sure to clearly mark the appropriate box for encapsulation on the submission form.
  2. Please remember that if encapsulation is selected the submitter will forgo the certificate or letter of authenticity.
  3. If the customer chooses, they may request both encapsulation and the certificate or letter of authenticity for an additional fee of $10.
  4. All autographs submitted for encapsulation must be submitted as a separate order from items not to be encapsulated (separate shipping fees apply). This will ensure more efficient processing.
  5. Please note that encapsulation is available for items that fit in holders currently available. For additional information, please contact Customer Service.

  1. UNSIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS - for Sports Photograph Authentication
    All panoramic photographs: $250
    Other photographs:
      HOF Common
    1900-1920 $75 $25
    1921-1950 $50 $20
    1951-1970 $30 $15
    1971-present $15 (all photos)

    Autograph and photograph authentication are separate services. In order to have the autograph authenticated, you must fill out a separate PSA/DNA Authentication submission form. Both submission forms must accompany the item. Separate authentication fees apply. Fees are listed above.


  1. GAME USED BATS - for Bat Authentication only (Optional: Grading is an additional $50 per bat)
    Service Level Bat Value Authentication Fee
    Tier 1 $25,000+ $500
    Tier 2 $10,000 - $24,999 $375
    Tier 3 $5,000 - $9,999 $250
    Tier 4 $1,000 - $4,999 $150
    Tier 5 $999 or less $75
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