Photo Matching
Go beyond "game-used" for the moments that define memorabilia. Like a collectible ancestry test, PSA Photo Match analyzes your item for unique identifiers which are tracked and traced through vast image libraries, both licensed and proprietary.
Extensively and expertly researched, photo matched findings are summarized in visual detail by a PSA Photo Match Certificate, adding new layers of appeal, context, and legitimacy to an already prized piece.
Most collectibles accepted, from sports memorabilia to items of far greater obscurity.
Step By Step
Analysis
Each piece has clues that speak to its claim to fame, and PSA dives deep to reveal and classify those unique attributes.
Research fee required.
Research
Knowing what to look for, PSA experts scour vast resources for positive IDs and historical significance.
Certification
Photo matching success is validated in visual detail by a Photo Match Certificate and a verifiable PSA cert number.
Certification fee required.
Pricing & Turnaround
Two fees to note. Research is mandatory while Certification only applies to successfully matched submissions. If no photo match is found, your item is returned with no added service fee.
Research Fee
Non-refundable and paid upfront, the fee allocates time and resources for PSA experts to investigate possible matches.
Certification Fee
The cost for PSA Photo Match Certification with summary of findings. Any adjustments in declared value are provided in advance.
Estimated Turnaround
Standard Service: 40 business days
Expedited Service (+$99): 20 business days
Service Benefits
Increase an item's value while overlaying an iconic origin story.
Verifiable Proof
The certificate provides evidentiary, on-the-record reassurance that an item is authentic to a given moment.
Added Appeal
For the right item and icon, the difference between matched and unmatched can be game-changing.
Historical Context
Each match is a visual link to the pastâ€â€Âand potentially a legacy-making moment.