How to Authenticate a Football Jersey Signature

Football jerseys are popular with sports fans for a variety of reasons. Some people like to wear them to show support for their team, while others like to display autographed and framed jerseys on a wall. The monetary value of autographed jerseys varies with the market and the player's current statistics, but the jersey is worth more money if the autograph is authenticated. If the autographed jersey did not come with a certificate of authentication that states that the autograph comes from the correct person, you can get one, but it will require dealing with a specialist.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with internet access
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Instructions

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      Locate an appraiser who deals with sports autographs. Search the Internet to find a professional appraiser as the field is specialized, so there might not be one in your town. Many of the appraisers will work with out-of-town clients.

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      Contact an appraisal company for information about its services. Find out how many football jerseys it has appraised. Ask if its appraisers have ever authenticated another signature from the athlete who signed your jersey.

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      Check on the pricing and turnaround time of the appraisal. Ensure you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) when the appraisal is done, if the item is deemed legitimate.

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      Choose an appraisal company and follow its steps to have your jersey appraised and the signature authenticated.