This goes so much more than just autographs. This goes for collecting in general. Whether it be autographs, vinyl, funko pops, literally anything

Just found your channel and think it's fantastic. Your 10 mistakes to avoid are absolutely spot on. As someone who has been collecting for over 50 years, I would add that not only don't spend a ton on framing (I agree that acid free matting and a frame can be purchased cheap), but make sure what ever you get, replace the glass with UV and try to keep your finished product out of direct sunlight.

Great video! I recently got into collecting and I'm still learning the ins and outs. Tip number 10 is so true! Sometimes I'll see a good deal on an autograph I don't really feel too excited about, and the temptation just to collect is there. Going to apply your method going forward!

Helpful good stuff as always looking out for others live and learn and helping others from your mistakes thanks for the insight

Matt one of your best videos. I appreciate your insight and honesty especially with #8. You seem to genuinely look out for those purchasing autographed memorabilia

I have a local memorabilia store in my city. They have amazing autographed merch. Signed jordan jerseys ($15k), signed babe ruth baseball ($28k) and so on. I purchased a signed cowboys jersey that came with a COA from Steiner but there is no serial number. I emailed Steiner and they said anything pre 2016 will not have a serial number but that I could send it in and get re-aunthenticated with a serial number. I also have a signed football on layaway and that does not have a COA but player holograms that I guess their signing company (GTSM) only issues out once they witness the player sign the item which "is considered authenticated". Should I trust this local retailer....especially with such high end merch or should I be extremely skeptical? Any advice from avid collectors would be greatly appreciated Edit: I contacted the stores manager and he invited me to meet with him this week to go over the COA's and show me what to look for. The signatures do look legit based off of comparison photos I've done from other reputable memorabilia websites but the lack of those COA's and/or serial numbers has me second guessing

Just found your channel its awesome! Do you like the stores that sell memorabilia? Like Dynasty sports here in the Northeast, Boston area.

Excellent information you have shared and thank you.

Your videos are so helpful and super informative thank you so much for posting!!!

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help.

Thanks for very informative n interesting list. New subscriber because of this video. Kudos for upload. Anticipating ur next video.

Enjoy your videos! I’ve collected hockey pucks sports baseball football autographs. My favorite autographed item is hand written checks from Marcus Allen graded a 10 from Beckett. I agree 100 percent with you

Almost all of my autographs have been obtained in person!!

I recently started collecting cards and now thinking of memorbillia. I have learned a lot of incredible information thank to several of your videos. Thank you for uploading great content for people like myself. In the end about insurance, does the value of the item go listed as that items value of the day insured or on day damaged/stolen?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Insurance will pay for the value of what you insured it for when you took out the policy. Since collectibles are ever changing it’s important to update the policy every year.

Great video 👍🏼 I could easily go into debt with autographs, so I don’t blame you for mentioning it 😂

all very good points.. What do you think about MJ senior Las Vegas flight camp COA signed items. UD doesn't have the hologram number on there database.

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Jordan is such an expensive autograph nowadays. Always a good idea to have the physical uda cert with the hologram in database or email from uda stating they can verify the hologram. On top of that making sure the actual signature on the item matches legit Jordan autos.

Great video. #3 and #9 hits hard

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

3 жыл бұрын

Only one way to learn sometimes.

New to collecting and your channel. Loving the content! Here's a question. You say don't overpay for framing. But you also say display your items properly. A local framer quoted me $255-$400 for an 8x10 with acid-free mats and conservation UV or museum UV glass. Alternatively, I could buy a frame online with suede mats in team colors, UV glass (of unknown quality), team medallions and an engraved nameplate for $60. So to be frank, is the $60 version junk? Or is the $255-$400 version a ripoff? I want to protect my photo, but I don't want to overspend. Can you help me out?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

11 ай бұрын

Not necessarily but paying anything more than $100 for an 8x10 frame would be crazy. Keep your framing simple and cheap.

Hello Matt! I hope you have a chance to see this comment but I have some sports memorabilia that’s signed and a limited edition Peyton manning type thing that has a engraved signed thing, 63/500 made. Also some worn gloves and a football with multiple colts players signatures. I have no idea where to go to sell this other than going through to an auction but I also don’t really have the funds to send the memorabilia in to get authenticated. I guess I’m asking for some advice and maybe if you have an idea on what this stuff could be worth. I looked online for it but none of these things are being sold anywhere that I can find. Thank you

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

Жыл бұрын

eBay is your best option but you have no authentication. Probably a Facebook group then. I would suggest getting them authenticated first. You’ll get more money that way.

who do you recomend going to for insurance on cards and collectibles? and how much should u pay?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Made a whole video on the topic. kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5ahpJisp9y6hrg.html

Solid advice for sure. Thank you for posting! 📫

Would size boxing gloves would you recommend to have signed. 12oz or 14oz gloves?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

Жыл бұрын

16oz

Great information. I started collecting 5 years ago and it has gotten out of control. I need to properly inventory and have appraised for insurance. Is there any inventory software or database you recommend that's good for sports and celebrity memorabilia?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Excel spreadsheet works fine.

@milhousemeets6343

3 күн бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabiliaI tried buying real jersey, but they are impossible to find. ALL the jerseys ares fake knockoffs. Where do you buy real shit at?

I loved the video, but I do have a question, is spending money on getting a jersey framed even worth it if your reselling?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

It adds value

Might be a long shot on a response, have signed photos all throughout my garage of ravens players. Tinted garage windows 5% on the inside. I feel some autographs are fading. Might just be overthinking. Also have an ac unit in that garage as well. Any way to stop fading from happening. Certain temperature? Dimmer lights? Any advice would help.

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Room temperature is best. The high and low temperature of a garage isn’t good.

@postersandstuff

Жыл бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabilia i would never put originals on the wall

Can you do a video on "autograph grading" vs "card grading?" There are no videos that explain the differences. How is an autograph card graded (for its autograph?) I have a card that isn't a gem mint 10, but has a bold dark signature (with a paint marker.) I was thinking of getting it encapsulated and graded solely on it's autograph. Thanks!

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Autograph grade is based on if it does not touch the sides of the cards and there are no skips in the pen within the autograph.

@cristiangomez6199

2 жыл бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabilia How about signatures in sports memorbillia what is important to look for?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

@@cristiangomez6199 in regards to?

Another good video and I have another question. My bats are in my office in the basement I turned the bat tubes towards the wall to avoid the office light. Will office light cause fading or is it direct sunlight because the autographs are just sharpie pen signature? I did change out all of baseball autograph to the UV cubes. And good point on the size, I have two helmets now I love them but they do take up space. I was going to get a Kyler Murray helmet for an investment and just put that in the closet.

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

3 жыл бұрын

That should be ok. If you don’t really care about showing the autograph off much you could throw a sock over the auto to cover it completely.

@scottchristmon1726

3 жыл бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabilia Well its showing in my office. I was thinking about taking a black piece of paper and putting it on the end of the bat tube where the autograph is located. Eventually as I add a more bats I think Willie M will end up in dark closet for safe keeping.

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottchristmon1726 post it note works good too.

How do I get a licensed jersey signed of a player that no longer plays, let alone lives hundred of miles away? When I look their signed jerseys up the unofficial ones show up. I plan on having the jersey framed, so in this case would it matter?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Buy the jersey. Wait for the next signing announcement. Send in the jersey to be signed.

So it it better to buy it from like mlb store NBA store and NFL store?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Those stores are run by fanatics. They are all just fine.

I've been looking for a unicorn: A number 18 authentic jersey for Jason Kendall when he was with the Cubs. He was only with them for half a season. Anyone know where such a thing can be found? No luck with the online auctions and other web searches.

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Doubtful as they probably made very few if any at all.

what would be some good websites or apps to buy authentic sports memorabilia?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Me 😂. But there are plenty of solid companies out there. Fanatics for example.

Where are good places to buy official licensed jerseys of all sports?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

3 жыл бұрын

League websites. Dick sporting goods.

Stupid question, so im fixing to put some recessed lights on my man cave, having a picture on the wall close to the light won’t mess it up right.??

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

Жыл бұрын

Any light that gets on a photograph will affect it.

@Diego-tg3xs

Жыл бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabilia even if i get the pictures professionally framed with UV glass.??

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

Жыл бұрын

@@Diego-tg3xs it will help but any sunlight is bad.

@Diego-tg3xs

Жыл бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabilia ok so just keep the pictures a distance from the recessed lights?

These 10 questions would have killed my store 10 years ago lol.

Who would you recommend for framing?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

Жыл бұрын

No one in particular. Just make sure you use uv glass

I keep my signed Baseball in the Uv box in my dark shelf.

is prees pass collectables trust worthy?

I want a Singes Boxing glove(Foreman Sugar Ray or Tyson Fury), i think it could go up in Value and if it dosent i dont Mind because I absolutly love these Guys and would propably never sell them anyway😅

@phillipspearsjr7171

Жыл бұрын

I agree! I don’t sell mine either

Ok... so I just placed an order with Fanatics. Both items said IN STOCK will ship within 60 days. Don’t understand why it could take 60 days if it’s in stock. But nonetheless.... I placed my order. Then it says est delivery is JUL 19!!!!!! Is this normal?????? Now I’m really nervous about having placed this order.

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. They pre sell items for autograph signings. You’ll be fine.

@letsgosportscards6676

Жыл бұрын

I have multiple Autos from Fanatics, their legit no worries

I loved the video, but I do have a question, is spending money on getting a jersey framed even worth it

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

If you want to display it yes.

@jackemerson1171

2 жыл бұрын

A mannequin torso looks awesome

Could I send you pictures of a football to try and figure out who’s signature it is?

If I’m buying a legit licensed jersey, I want to wear it lol. My favorite signed jersey is my Chipper, it’s authentic, but I wish it was a custom.

Any advice for getting "Joe Rogan's autograph?" I've been to his comedy shows & UFC events. He doesn't do "meet & greets."

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

3 жыл бұрын

He’s tough. Haven’t seen him do a private autograph signing either.

Do you provide a authenticity service ?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

No. Use jsa psa or Beckett

Hi there- trying to do research on how to sell my husbands large collection of sports memorabilia! We are in a very tough financial situation right now & are in need of $! He has quite a bit of authentic signed items-LeBron James signed jersey, helmets, baseballs etc. He even has non-sports related items like signed guitars. Any suggestions on how to sell quickly for a fair price. Thank you in advance! 😀

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Email me photos of the LeBron items. Matt@powerssportsmemorabilia.com

what do you think of psa authenticated i have a mike farrell of mash bryan hitt of reo speedwagon and one other reo autograph

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Psa is a solid company. Always buy the autograph not the sticker.

@charlesadkins7067

2 жыл бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabilia i also have a baseball signed by bruce hall of reo speedwagon jsa certified what do tink of this company

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlesadkins7067 psa jsa and Beckett are all fine companies. Buy the autograph not the sticker.

@charlesadkins7067

2 жыл бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabilia glad you said beckett was good i have tina louise and dawn wells certified by them

I always wanted to know why sports memorabilia shops were going out of business and got my answer the other day🤣was needing money bad so I called Sports Investments/Cincinnati Ohio in what they literally say on their website they accept anything of your collection. Asked if he'd be interested in Patrick Mahomes and Luka Doncic autographed jerseys/certificates of authenticity all there and couldn't believe what I was hearing. Said wasn't really interested "more into game used", "try ebay". I even offered this guy the bare minimum of what I paid for em which at the time before they both took off was like $500-600 and I got em through the official team websites that goes directly into Fanatics. Rn they're valued at anywhere between $1,200-1,500. Not only a dont give a shit about profit but they dead ass could've prioritized it as long term stock and waited 5-10 years and really profited numbers of 3k-5k like Lebron has recently. Ohtani is next on my list too.

@cristiangomez6199

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you say otahni?

What about buying half decent players that have autographed a jersey with a JSA sticker and it’s verified they did sign it but the price is $50

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

Жыл бұрын

Those are probably custom jerseys. Not for me.

I’m grateful for the players that sent me pictures and letters while I was in the Gulf War 1990-91 a special moment for me.❤

@JoseGuerrero-nx7bl

7 ай бұрын

What players sent you pictures and letters ?

I have a option to by a Kobe Bryant Jersey autographed for 1000 with Magic Johnson s will they are JSA and Beckett certified I think it’s a good investment

@fantasticvoyage262

Жыл бұрын

Did you get it?

What if I bought a helmet from a guy and it has a JSA Sticker but No paperwork? Am I out The money 💰.? Or can I bring it to JSA when they come back to Town and see if I can get the small piece of paperwork? You know what I mean?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

3 жыл бұрын

You would have to get it re stickered to get a new certificate. Unless it is an item that required an LOA. Then they can just reissue the LOA.

@duanekaaz2624

3 жыл бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabilia Yeah its a Hydro Dipped Kyler Murray Helmet.

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

3 жыл бұрын

@@duanekaaz2624 probably a witness cert then. Have to get a new sticker and cert.

Is fanaticsauthentic the same as fanatics??

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@taketime0626

2 жыл бұрын

Ok. Thank you soooooo much!!! Thank you for replying so fast. I got nervous and that excited feeling was going away. I guess like everyone, I’ll be way more excited when the autographed photos are in my hands. (I got worried because I once got scammed on a copycat site. They even provided tracking to some abandoned house in my hometown and so PayPal wouldn’t refund my money!!!... my small town PO told me where “the package” went... yep... and abandoned house. They said there is a lot of that going on... it’s a big scam. That’s why sometimes I trust eBay more... ) Anyway.... thank you for your time!! I’ll drop an update when my goodies arrive :)

@fantasticvoyage262

Жыл бұрын

@@taketime0626 So what goodies did you get?

I'd disagree with the framing point because if you're framing an extremely valuable autograph that cost a couple of thousand dollars, it's very important to spend proper money to get conservation grade framing because if you don't, over time your valuable autograph will suffer irreparable damage, not only from lighting sources, but also from room humidity that is difficult to adequately control. The kind of framing materials you're using can also damage the autograph. You should have made the point that it depends on how valuable the autograph is as framing isn't just about the aesthetics, framing also plays an important role in preservation and protecting what is potentially a very fragile and historical piece from humidity and other environmental damage

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

6 ай бұрын

Framing is so cheap nowadays. Taking it to Michael’s or some other expensive place like that is not recommend. Almost everyone uses acid, free, matting, and UV glass nowadays. How you store it is actually more important than the framing materials.

Is fanatics good?

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Paypal is protected is a safe online method.

I thought you were going to mention autograph mystery boxes

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

That’s covered in a separate video

@shadycnetwork

2 жыл бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabilia Can you post the link to that video here? I would love to know your take on those autographed mystery boxes.

When u said you arent an autograph chaser, what did that mean? Do u not take value in actually being there to experience meeting the plater and not needing a hologram or sticker authentication, because you were literally there. Otherwise arent u just gambling that your FBI handwritimg analysis is up to snuff, and all you are really doing is buying an item and not the full memory? Getting something signed is the entire journey for me. Heck, anykne can pull out a credit card and buy a signed helmet off ebay. But how did you get the helmet, how did you meet the player, how did you get the signature....all seems hugely more important. But im a novice at this, and arent saying u are wrong, i jist want to know why u said that. Is there something i dont know?

@fantasticvoyage262

Жыл бұрын

I got some stuff signed in person that I treasure more than if I wasn't there to get it signed.

Question: Why? Answer: SALES!!!

I’ve signed autographs for kids because one of my best friends is a famous KZreadr and I’ve worked in entertainment business on some projects... but then people who don’t know me like adults ask me for autographs once they seen kids asking 😂

If I just buy something and they dont put the sticker or card that it's real then I'll just return it later now

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

Жыл бұрын

Just because an item doesn’t have a sticker on it doesn’t make it illegitimate. You’ll need to read the item description before purchasing.

@t-man152

Жыл бұрын

@@PowersSportsMemorabilia I'm talking about like going to a store/place and buying it not online

Find me a mint condition authentic Randy Moss jersey..

@PowersSportsMemorabilia

2 жыл бұрын

powerssportsmemorabilia.com/products/randy-moss-autographed-minnesota-signed-football-jersey-straight-cash-homie-fanatics-authentic-coa