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Which NFL QB's Autograph Should You Be Investing In? Hint, it's not Joe Burrow
There are a TON of Quarterback's autographs to invest in. Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, and Patrick Mahomes. But who do you buy? I will give you my pick today.
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PSA DNA Autograph Authentication: When to use a Submission Group vs Sending Direct to PSA DNA
There are a couple options when it comes to getting your autographs authenticated by PSA DNA. You can either send them into a submission group or send them in direct to PSA DNA yourself. But how do you know what option is best for you? There are positives and negatives of each. That is today's topic.
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What Can we Learn From the Logan Paul Pokemon Disaster? 3 Takeaways to Help Protect Yourself
Just a tough situation Logan Paul got put in with his recent purchase of a fake Pokemon sealed case for $3.5 million. What can we learn from this disaster? How can we protect ourselves when buying sports cards or autographs? You can easily be scammed or taken advantage of. Here are 3 takeaways.
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Who Should You Use to Grade Your SPORTS CARDS in 2022? Watch Before Your Next Submission
Sports Card grading has changed big time over the last few years. 2022 is no different. Who should you be using? PSA, BGS, SGC, CSG? I will give you my take today and find out my sleeper pick for this year.
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Protecting You From Fakes: Why This AUTOGRAPH AUTHENTICATION is the Best in the World
Why is MLB authentication the best in the baseball memorabilia industry? 5 reasons I believe this to be true. #1. It is ran by one of the world’s best leagues. Anything associated with the MLB brand you better believe they will do anything and everything to ensure it’s authenticity and accuracy. #2. It is a witness authentication hologram, meaning a representative from MLB was present for the autograph signing and witnessed the player signing your item. MLB is not an autograph authentication company like JSA where you can send them items to authenticate. They strictly witness the signings. #3. Their online database is easy to verify authenticity. Simply type in the code on your item and it will state the item and date it was signed. While inaccuracies do occasionally occur, their database is very accurate. #4. Their authentication isn’t available to everyone. Certain companies such as Fanatics have a license to use the authentication program. Makes it a bit more rare and sought after. #5. They also authenticate game used items they witness at the ballpark. If you ever want to get your game used MLB authenticated item signed, you can have an athlete inscribe Game Used on it. Whereas, if you had an item without the authentication getting an athlete to write Game Used on it can be challenging.
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What was the BIGGEST Disappointment in 2021 for the Autograph Industry?
2021 had its ups and downs for all of us, especially the autograph industry. Signings and shows cancelled. Lack of autograph supplies. But what was the biggest disappointment of 2021? That's today's topic.
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Discover the 1 Thing Every Sports Fan Must Do To Take Their Collection to the Next Level
The year is coming to an end, which makes it a great time to put some serious thought into your sports card or autograph collection. Collections can get crazy and even somewhat out of hand at times. We even forget about items we have. What we are interested in this year might not be what we like the following year. How can you turn these kinds of moments into opportunities to improve your collection? You'll find out on today's Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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Thinking of Becoming a SPORTS CARD or AUTOGRAPH Investor? Is it 4 YOU? Watch Before You Start
The sports card hobby and autograph industry have been growing in recent years. Million dollar sales. Huge profits being made. It's no wonder interest in getting in on the action has increased. But should you be getting involved? Is this the right time for you? What does it really mean to be a sports memorabilia Investor? Well, there is a lot to it, so today I am hitting some of the really big topics to help you figure out if it's time for you to become an investor. Don't miss a minute of today's Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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How to Get the PERFECT Autograph on Your Next Sports Card - 5 Tips To Make You a Pro
What's better than having the sports card of your dreams? The sports card of your dreams but with an autograph! But with so many different cards and writing tools out there, how can you know what the right choices are? Should you get it signed with a sharpie or a paint pen? Do you need to prep your card? Many new collectors are a bit nervous getting their 1st card signed. In today's video I will walk your through 5 steps to make you a pro at getting your cards autographed.
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Top 10 FAKED Sports Autographs - Don't Get BURNED! Watch Before Your Next Big Purchase
You know it. I know it. The fact of the matter is, in any collectibles hobby that can also be used as a source of profit, fake items exist. It is a real pain and of course, we all wish it wasn't that way. Since forgeries will almost never go away, it is always a great idea to familiarize yourself with the most popular fake items out there.
So today we are going to talk about the top 10 fake sports autographs out there. Some of these names will probably come as no surprise to you such as Michael Jordan, but just in case, it's a great idea to go over them all!
So just who are these big names that lead to big fakes? Let's find out on today's Power's Sports Memorabilia Show!
Read MoreSo today we are going to talk about the top 10 fake sports autographs out there. Some of these names will probably come as no surprise to you such as Michael Jordan, but just in case, it's a great idea to go over them all!
So just who are these big names that lead to big fakes? Let's find out on today's Power's Sports Memorabilia Show!
Why Autographs of Young Players Make Horrible Long-Term Investments & What To Buy Instead
It might be a no-brainer to say, but in the autograph world, there are 2 huge categories everything can be broken down into. Items from players that are deceased or retired, and items from players that are still active or even rookies. Eventually, you'll even have to ask yourself, which category is better for my investing? What autographs are better to buy long-term? This can be a hard question to answer. While the new and current players feel so much more exciting and it can be so easy to get caught up in the hype and want to be a part of it. The reality is this also makes current player items more volatile and unpredictable. Sometimes they pan out, but most of the time they don't meet expectations. For me, that just isn't the game I'm looking to play when it comes to my autographs. So today we're going to talk about why retired and deceased players might be the safer way to go when it comes to investing. Keep in mind, investing is different than collecting. Collect what you love and enjoy. Investing is for the sole purpose to make money. Of course, these are just my thoughts and opinions, but it is a huge question that you need to answer for yourself if you're going to be comfortable investing in this hobby! I'll help you come to your own answer for this question today on the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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Best Pen For JERSEYS? Avoid This Pen Before You Get Your Next Item Signed!
I've been hitting on this topic for a few videos now, and I want to keep it going. This is such a minor thing in the grand scheme of collectibles, but when you start narrowing down on just the topic of sports autographs, it is suddenly is a HUGE DEAL! Do you want your once-in-a-lifetime signed jersey to have a terrible looking signature on it? Absolutely not. But what do you do when you just don't know if the sharpie or paint pen you have will look good on that special jersey of yours? Wouldn't it be great if someone went through the trouble of testing that stuff out for you? Well, I did exactly that! We are going to go through a list of sharpie and paint pen colors on a variety of jersey colors to see how they come out. So the next time you need an autograph put down on your jersey you will know exactly what pen to use! Lots of great information on today's Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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