Everyone that collects sports memorabilia would like to believe that they are sitting on a goldmine, but the truth of the matter is, a collection of any kind is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it. This makes determining the worth of sports memorabilia a difficult task. With an understanding of what makes sports memorabilia valuable, you can begin to know and appreciate the value of your prized sports collectibles.

There are a few things to consider when you are trying to determine the worth of sports memorabilia, but the most important factor tends to be whether or not the item is autographed. A Joe Namath signed jersey is valuable piece of sports memorabilia, but a Joe Namath jersey that is signed by the entire World Champion 1969 Ny Jets would be worth a great deal more.

Autographs on sports memorabilia increase it's value, however for example not all Derek Jeter autographs have the same value. There are a few factors that will determine it's worth. Is the signature clear and bold or is it faded? What condition is the item that has been signed? What type of item is it? Was it signed at an autograph signing or did he sign it in passing? Is there an inscription? Is the authenticity of the autographed item documented? Who authenticated it? Is it game used, game model, or just a replica? etc. etc.

You see, it's not as easy to determine the value of sports memorabilia as one would like to think. To get an accurate sports memorabilia appraisal there is alot of research that has to be done in order to come up with an accurate portrayal of it's worth.

The rarity of the signed sports collectible is another determining factor. If you have a Mark McGwire autographed baseball it would not be as valuable as a Mark McGwire autographed Busch Stadium seatback.

What type of career has the athlete had? Has he been besieged by scandal or has he been a good role model? Has he been elected into the Hall of fame? Is the athlete alive or dead. With each passing year of an athlete's death sports memorabilia with his signature on it gets rarer therefore becomes more valuable.

We at Authentic Signed Sports have been involved with Sports Memorabilia since childhood. We have a vast amount of experience and knowledge when it comes to determing the value of sports memorabilia. We don't just see this as a business. We have a passion that most people wouldn't understand. Having greatness pass through our hands even if only for a fleeting moment is the real payoff.

If you would like to have your sports memorabilia appraised please contact us at 919-553-1669, or if you prefer via email through our contact us page.

Please be advised that there is a $9.95 fee per item to do an online appraissal.

We will need as much information as possible that you have on the sports collectible you want appraised. Please have all information at hand prior to contacting us. Any additional information that may be needed can be supplied later.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We are always happy to help a fellow sports memorabilia enthusiast.