Pristine Auction offers discounted third-party autograph authentication services for consignors submitting signed items to be sold through a Pristine Auction platform.
Important Authentication Requirement
Items submitted through Pristine Auction for autograph authentication that are deemed authentic must be sold through Pristine Auction.
Failure to sell authenticated items through Pristine Auction may result in additional fees before items are returned.
Michael Jordan Authentication Review
All Michael Jordan signed items sold through Pristine Auction receive an additional review layer from Goat Authentics.
Goat Authentics is widely recognized within the industry for Michael Jordan signature authentication expertise.
Authentication Service Levels and Fees
| Service Level | Fee | Included Authentication Documentation |
| Basic Service | $10 per item | Sticker and COA only |
| Premium Service | $35 per item | Sticker and Letter of Authenticity |
| Elite Service | $100 per item | Sticker and Letter of Authenticity |
| Fail Fee | $5 per item | Applied to failed or inconclusive items |
Basic Service
Typical Value Range
- Autographs generally valued at $99 or less
Authentication Characteristics
- Lowest authentication pricing tier
- Typically used for common or lower-value signers
- No multi-signed items permitted
Example Signers
- Nolan Ryan
- Kevin Durant
- Barry Sanders
Premium Service
Typical Value Range
- Autographs generally valued between $100–$700
Authentication Characteristics
- Often used for items with 2–3 signatures
- Includes a Letter of Authenticity (LOA)
Example Signers
- Steph Curry
- Donald Trump
- Barack Obama
- Mickey Mantle
Elite Service
Typical Value Range
- Autographs generally valued at $700+
Authentication Characteristics
- Typically used for high-value or rare signatures
- Most 4+ signed items fall into this category
- Includes a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) when authenticated
Example Signers
- Babe Ruth
- Michael Jordan
- Ty Cobb
- John Lennon
Failed or Inconclusive Authentication Results
Items that fail authentication or receive inconclusive results:
- Will incur a $5 fail fee
- Require return shipping payment by the consignor
- Will not be sold through Pristine Auction
Reasons for failed authentication may or may not be provided by the authentication company.
Authentication Companies Used
Submitted items may be reviewed by:
- Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
- JSA
- PSA/DNA
Authentication company selection is based on availability.
Important Submission Policies
- Authentication is an opinion-based service performed by third-party authenticators, not by Pristine Auction
- Pristine Auction reserves the right to assign items to the appropriate authentication service level
- Consignors are responsible for all applicable authentication fees
- Multi-signed items may require upgraded authentication tiers
Important Notes
- Authentication turnaround times may vary based on authenticator workload and item type.
- Authentication fees apply regardless of auction outcome.
- Items may be declined for auction if they fail authentication or do not meet marketplace standards.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions regarding autograph authentication eligibility, pricing, or submission requirements, please contact Consignor Relations at consignment@pristineauction.com.
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