Why Are Hip-Hop Autographs So Valuable?
Scarcity is a huge factor when it comes to the rap memorabilia market, You don't often see many people getting rappers or entertainers sign any items worth of value due to accessibility. If you compare the availability of authentic autographed hip hop items to any sport, you will find a very large gap in quantity. You have many sports stars who have hundreds and thousands of autographs on the open market including the stars, while the stars of hip-hop will often have two digit availability.
As of often rap autographs are beginning to catch mainstream eyes as public figures like Drake are even getting in on the hot investment purchasing a Tupac Shakur autograph who is unanimously known as the greatest rapper of all time. It is rumored that Drake had paid $200,000 for this item. When purchasing signatures of all memorabilia you need to be sure they're authentic. Many forgeries are posted throughout marketplaces. To avoid this issue customers often send in their items to be deemed authentic or unauthentic by highly evaluated professionals. When an item is deemed authentic they brand the item with a sticker, certification card, and certification number that you can access in the companies database. Collectors often encapsulate their collectibles to have them authenticated and preserved to avoid any damage to the items. To ensure you're getting an authentic autograph look for the following authentication companies. Professional Sports Authentication (PSA), Beckett (BAS), James Spence Authentication (JSA) are the top brands as far as authentication. Many prefer their services due to the longevity and experience with collectors.
Pictured below are all authenticated items sold on eBay, The market is structured based on performance and popularity. Purchasing an up and coming artist brings a lot of potential growth for the value since the value is at its lowest for somebody you believe in. As they grow as an artist the collectible will only gain value as they perform better and gain more popularity. As for solidified artists their market has more foundation and carries the most value over time. Here at Inked Authentics we provide opportunity for fans to collect both with the best pricing on the market.
Jay-Z Signed Photo With Beckett Authentication Sold On eBay FOr $1,300.
Drake Signed Photo With JSA Authentication Sold On eBay For $700.
Juice Wrld Signed Photo With Beckett Authentication Sold On eBay For $2,600.
Travis Scott Signed Photo With PSA Authentication Sold On eBay For $350.
Playboy Carti Signed Photo With JSA Authentication Sold On eBay For $175.
DMX Signed Photo With JSA Authentication Sold On eBay For $700.
Quando Rondo Signed Photo With PSA Authentication Sold On eBay For $180.
Lil Mosey Signed Photo With JSA Authentication Sold On eBay For $195.