Question 1

What do SIA Photo Match letters represent?

Accepted Answer

Our letters represent the findings of our research and our opinion based on those findings at the time of submission.

Question 2

Should I resubmit an item for photo matching that has already been submitted to you for photo matching?

Accepted Answer

We are always receiving new photos into our databases, so there is always a chance a new photo can surface that will match your item.

Question 3

Do you photo match non-sports items?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We've done movie memorabilia, celebrity outfits, historical artifacts, and more. If an item can be matched to a photo, we will do our best to find it.

Question 4

I believe my item is team issued (not game used), do you provide a discount for team issued submissions?

Accepted Answer

Yes,  we provide a discount for items being submitted as team issued and not game used. (Items submitted for team issued authentication will not receive a grade higher than a team issued designation.)

Question 5

Are items submitted for game used/team issued authentication also submitted for photo matching?

Accepted Answer

No, we only provide the service paid for. If you are interested in photo matching, there would be an additional service fee.

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