How do I know if my hockey cards are worth money?

How do I know if my hockey cards are worth money?

Condition and Grading. One of the most important factors for a card’s worth is its condition. Even rare cards can be worthless if they have heavy creases, stains or discoloration. Condition is generally graded on its surface, edges, corners, print quality, and centering.

How do you get a sports card appraised?

To get an appraisal, submit your card(s) for PSA grading and, once graded, submit them for appraisal services. Since the PSA will only appraise items that it has certified, the organization’s authenticity and accuracy are valid in a court of law and for insurance purposes.

How are sports memorabilia appraised?

Tips for Finding the Value of Your Sports Memorabilia

1. Evaluate the item honestly.
2. Check a good sports collectors price guide.
3. Look at the auction listings on eBay for items that are the same as yours.
4. Do a Google search of the item by name.
5. Determine whether your item is rare.
6. Is your item authenticated?

How do you authenticate sports memorabilia?

Quite simply, the only way to ensure that the autographs in your collection are authentic is to acquire them in person. This process includes handing the item to the athlete, watching them sign it, and having the athlete hand the item back to you.

Are hockey cards going up in value?

BROCKVILLE, ONT. — Hockey card collecting has seen a huge rise in popularity over the past few months, with a few rare cards selling for six figures, like the Wayne Gretzky card that recently sold for $1.3 million. But not all cards are considered equal, with common cards only worth pennies on the dollar.

Where can I evaluate sports cards?

After all, professional graders do nothing but judge the condition and authenticity of cards….There are three main professional grading companies that compete in the vintage baseball card hobby:

• Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA)
• Sportscard Guaranty.
• Beckett.

Should I get my card graded?

The Answer. You should ONLY get your cards graded IF it will increase the value or make the sale of the card(s) easier. You should NOT get your card graded just because you THINK it will improve the value. Money that sometimes isn’t returned because the grades assigned to the cards do not improve their value.

What or who determines the value of an item of sports memorabilia?

Value is considerably determined by what gets signed. For instance, a signed Lebron James Jersey is worth a lot more than a signed Lebron James photograph. Helmets and Jerseys are two of the most valuable items you can get signed. Balls, bats, cleats, and gloves (to name a few) tend to maintain stable values.

How do I sell sports memorabilia?

Once you have an idea of the price, you can begin selling sports memorabilia.

1. Use eBay, an app such as LetGo or Facebook. This requires you write up the description, with keywords to make your item easy for sports memorabilia buyers to find.
2. Sell through an auction house.

Is signed memorabilia worth anything?

Your autographed sports memorabilia is worth whatever a buyer will pay for it, and it’s possible you have an exceedingly rare, highly-desirable, and very valuable piece. However, most autographed items do not sell for tens of thousands of dollars.

How do you know if signed memorabilia is authentic?

Here are some tips to ensure the autograph is as genuine as it is impressive.

1. Turn it upside down. The best way to compare a signature is to turn it upside down.
2. Beware stamped signatures. Fake autographs are often mechanically reproduced.
3. Look closely at the ink.
4. Look for “robotic” tell-tale signs.

Where can I get an appraisal on an autographed sports item?

DGL Sports offers appraisals on autographed sports items, including game used sports items. This list would include jerseys, photos, lithographs, hockey sticks, baseball bats, pucks, footballs, baseballs, basketball and various equipment items, such as helmets and gloves.

What is the purpose of the Hockley Appraisal District?

Hockley Appraisal District is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property within Hockley County. The district appraises property according to the Texas Property Tax Code and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).

What is a DGL sports certified appraisal?

Having a DGL Sports certified appraisal or valuation completed on valuable and appreciating memorabilia items allows you to determine the proper amount of insurance coverage you should have on your home policy to protect you in the event of loss, theft or fire.

What kind of items can I get appraised?

This list would include jerseys, photos, lithographs, hockey sticks, baseball bats, pucks, footballs, baseballs, basketball and various equipment items, such as helmets and gloves. We also offer appraisals on specific entertainment related items, such as guitars and photos.