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

QuickOpinion™
Get an expert opinion on an autograph before your next online auction bid.
eBay | Other Auctions

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

Rings, Awards & Trophies
Authentication for Rings
Awards & Trophies.

Essential Information about PSA/DNA
PSA/DNA SPECIALS PSA/DNA Specials
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
PSA AUTHORIZED DEALERS PSA Authorized Dealers
SUBMISSION CENTER PSA/DNA Submission Center
REAL AUTOGRAPHS PSA/DNA Submission Center


SERVICE FEES

AUTHENTICATION (Only) Turnaround varies by demand.

  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.

  2. 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 Autographs

    3 - 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 $ 35 $ 50 $100 $150
    $ 25 $ 35 $ 50 $100 $150
    $ 30 $ 50 $ 75 $100 $150
    $ 50 $ 75 $ 75 $100 $150
    $ 75 $100 $100 $100 $150
    $100 $100 $100 $100 $150
    $150 $150 $150 $150 $150
    $200 $200 $200 $200 $200
    $250 $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 $150.
    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. Turnaround varies by demand.

    For 1-3 autographs, all autographs are individually graded.
    If Autograph Authentication Fee
    Grading Fee
    $ 20 - $ 49 $ 10
    $ 50 - $ 99 $ 25
    $100- $250 $ 50
    For 4+ autographs, grades are averaged. $ 75

    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 $250 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 $300.
    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.


  3. OTHER SERVICES

    PSA/DNA is hired by many leading auction houses to authenticate autographs in their catalogs prior to sale. Please look for our Pre-Certified Logo
    in participating auction catalogs or web-sites. 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 proof of purchase from the auction house (copy of receipt) along with the COA/LOA upgrade fee. Please note that your receipt will not be returned.

    PRE-CERTIFIED LOA Upgrade
    Regular PSA/DNA
    Authentication Fee
    Special COA/LOA
    Upgrade Fee
    Under $50 $10 (COA Only)
    $50 - $99 $35
    $100 - $149 $75
    $150 and $200 $125

    Please note that an auction lot that displays a Pre-Certified logo 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 service, please visit our website at www.psadna.com or call us toll-free at (800) 325-1121. This offer expires 60 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 60 days after the close of the auction. 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.


    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.


    PREMIUM ITEM FEE

    Additional $50; Turnaround varies by demand.

    Any autograph submission priced under $200 with a declared value of $1,500 or more is subject to an additional Premium Item Fee of $50. Example: A regular Mickey Mantle autograph submission is priced at $100. If the Mantle autograph is found on a bat, jersey, etc., an item that is clearly worth more than $1,500, the additional $50 will apply... resulting in a total of $150 authentication fee.


    ENCAPSULATION Turnaround varies by demand.

    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. If encapsulation in our tamper-evident holder is selected, the submitter will forgo the certificate or full premium letter, PSA/DNA tamper-evident label and DNA daub.
    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.

  4. UNSIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS: Photograph Authentication. Turnaround varies by demand.
    All panoramic photographs: $150
    Other photographs:
    Approximate Era Authentication Fee
    1900-1969 $35
    1970-Present $15

    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.

  5. GAME USED BATS - for Bat Authentication only (Optional: Grading is an additional $50 per bat). Turnaround varies by demand.
    Service Level Authentication Fee Bat Value
    Tier 1 $550 $25,000+
    Tier 2 $400 $10,000 - $24,999
    Tier 3 $285 $5,000 - $9,999
    Tier 4 $185 $1,000 - $4,999
    Tier 5 $85 $999 or less



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