Authentication
BEWARE! The forgers are getting better and better!
Not only have Jordan forgers created fake authentication companies to sell and "authenticate" their Jordan items, they are now (and very, very well, I might add) faking COA's, holograms, signatures and more from legit third party authentications and unfortunately, even Upper Deck items and holograms, the company Jordan has had an exclusive autograph contract with since 1991.
As a longtime Jordan collector, I am well-versed in identifying authentic MJ autographs that were obtained in person or vintage one's that do not have a Certificated of Authenticity. This practice is not for the faint of heart, as you stand to lose a lot of money if you purchase one of these and it turns out to be fake.
Even with this experience, I do not consider myself an authenticator for Jordan autographs. When I find an autograph that I think is real, I have a couple of people I run it by to their opinions before I purchase. I very much appreciate experience collectors that focus ONLY on Jordan items and I trust their opinion tremendously.
Pricing for Michael Jordan Autograph Authentication: $125
Other fees: Shipping and insurance will be added for GOAT Authentics to return the item to you depending on the value of the item. You’ll need to cover shipping the item in.
Quick Opinion: A Signature Review offered by the team at GOAT Authentics for a nominal fee of $10.
In-person Submissions: Please contact the GOAT Authentics team at support@goat-authentics.com for potential in-person submissions depending on your location.
Pricing for Michael Jordan Autograph Authentication: Starts at $250
Other fees: Shipping and insurance will be added for PSA/DNA to return the item to you depending on the value of the item. Prices start at $30 and go up from there. You’ll need to cover shipping the item in.
Quick Opinion: A PSA/DNA Quick Opinion is offered on Ebay auction items only (view the ebay auction listing for PSA/DNA link. The cost is $10
In-person Submissions: You may also submit items to PSA/DNA in-person at upcoming shows and events. The link for their calendar is here: https://www.psacard.com/resources/shows
Pricing for Michael Jordan Autograph Authentication: Starts at $150
Other fees: Shipping and insurance will be added for JSA to return the item to you depending on the value of the item. Prices start at $30 and go up from there. You’ll need to cover shipping the item in.
Quick Opinion: Not offered
In-person Submissions: You may also submit items to JSA in-person at upcoming shows and events. The link for their calendar is here: https://www.spenceloa.com/events
Pricing for Michael Jordan Autograph Authentication: Starts at $250
Other fees: Shipping and insurance will be added for Beckett to return the item to you depending on the value of the item. Prices start at $30 and go up from there. You’ll need to cover shipping the item in.
Quick Opinion: A Beckett Quick Opinion is available through their website for $10 https://www.beckett-authentication.com/services/signature-review
In-person Submissions: You may also submit items to Beckett in-person at upcoming shows and events. The link for their calendar is here: https://www.beckett-authentication.com/resources/events