The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show

Matt Powers
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The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show is an educational podcast for sports memorabilia collectors and autograph enthusiasts. Hosted by Matt Powers of Powers Sports Memorabilia, the show covers autograph collecting, sports cards, autograph signings, authentication, game-used memorabilia, collecting tips, memorabilia values, and the latest trends in the hobby. Learn how to choose the best pens for autographs, understand PSA, JSA, Beckett and other authentication services, prepare items for autograph signings, evaluate signed memorabilia, collect sports cards, protect your collection, and avoid common mistakes. Whether you're a new collector or have been collecting autographs and sports memorabilia for years, each episode is designed to help you become a more knowledgeable collector and make better decisions when building your collection. New episodes cover football, baseball, basketball, hockey, sports cards, autographed jerseys, helmets, balls, photos, game-used memorabilia and more. Visit our website below for upcoming autograph signings, authenticated sports memorabilia and more collecting resources. https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/

  1. 15h ago

    Best Pens for Jersey Autographs — But Never Use This Color

    Send us Fan Mail What is the best pen for getting a jersey signed? In this episode of The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt breaks down exactly which pens we use for autographed jerseys during professional signings. The biggest factor is knowing whether your jersey has a sewn-on number or a screen-printed number. We explain when to use a black Sharpie, when a silver Sharpie actually works great, and when a silver paint pen is the better choice. Matt also explains why you should never use a white paint pen on a fabric jersey number, plus what can happen when cheap jersey material causes an autograph to bleed. If you're sending a jersey to an autograph signing, this episode will help you choose the right pen without overcomplicating it. Keep it simple, match the pen to the material, and always test your pen before the athlete signs.

    Best Pens for Jersey Autographs — But Never Use This Color

  2. 3d ago

    Why You Should Never Use a Silver Sharpie — Except for This One Time

    Send us Fan Mail Silver Sharpies seem like they should be perfect for autographs, but they are one of the most frustrating pens in the memorabilia world. In this episode of The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt explains why silver Sharpies usually aren't the best choice and what you should use instead. We go through sports cards, footballs, helmets, photos, bats, boxing gloves, hockey pucks, Funko Pops, and more. Some items can handle a silver Sharpie just fine, while others are much better suited for a silver paint pen. But there is one surprising item where a silver Sharpie may actually be the best pen you can use. Matt also explains why testing your pen before an autograph signing is so important and shares lessons learned from years of professional signings. If you're sending an item to an autograph signing, this episode could help you avoid choosing the wrong pen. https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/

    Why You Should Never Use a Silver Sharpie — Except for This One Time

  3. 4d ago

    Why Some Autograph Signings Aren’t Posted on Our Website

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever seen us post photos from an autograph signing and wondered how you completely missed it? There may be a good reason—you were never able to see it in the first place. In this episode of The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt explains why certain autograph signings have to stay private, why some athletes don't want their signing prices made public, and why autograph agents sometimes limit a signing to only a handful of trusted vendors. We also discuss VIP autograph signings, the importance of relationships in the autograph business, and why we occasionally can't post a signing on our website, social media, or even email. Plus, learn a few ways you can increase your chances of hearing about these harder-to-find autograph opportunities. https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/

    Why Some Autograph Signings Aren’t Posted on Our Website

  4. 5d ago

    Does an Authentication Sticker Affect Your PSA Card Grade?

    Send us Fan Mail One of the biggest concerns collectors have when getting a card signed is whether an authentication sticker on the back could hurt the card’s grade. In this episode of The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, we break down what we’ve actually experienced when submitting autographed cards to PSA, including cards that have received PSA 10 card grades and 10 autograph grades with authentication stickers attached. We also discuss why you might want witnessed, first-person authentication on certain autographs, when you might skip the sticker for aesthetic reasons, and why you should never attempt to remove an authentication sticker once it has been applied. If you collect signed sports cards or plan on submitting autographed cards to PSA, this is an important topic to understand before your next signing. https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/

    Does an Authentication Sticker Affect Your PSA Card Grade?

  5. 6d ago

    My Top 10 Favorite Athletes to Work With at Autograph Signings

    Send us Fan Mail After years of working behind the scenes at private autograph signings, there are certain athletes and experiences you simply never forget. In this episode of The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, I’m counting down my 10 favorite athletes I’ve ever worked with at autograph signings. Some made the list because of their personality, others because of unforgettable conversations, and a few because of moments that happened behind the scenes that collectors rarely get to see. And some of the names that made my Top 10 might surprise you. What really makes an athlete great to work with at a signing? Listen to the episode to hear the stories and find out who made the list. https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/

    My Top 10 Favorite Athletes to Work With at Autograph Signings

  6. 6d ago

    What Are the Best Pens for Autographed Funko Pops? | Paint Pen Guide

    Send us Fan Mail What pen should you use when getting a Funko Pop autographed? In this episode of The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt breaks down the best pens for signing Funko Pop windows, including DecoColor, POSCA, and Molotow paint pens, along with which colors and tip sizes work best. We’ll also explain why we generally avoid standard Sharpies on Funko Pops, how to protect the box when sending it to a signing, where authentication stickers should be placed, and why you should always test your pen before the autograph. If you're sending a Funko Pop to an autograph signing or adding one to your collection, these simple tips can help you get a bold, clean autograph that really pops. https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/

    What Are the Best Pens for Autographed Funko Pops? | Paint Pen Guide

  7. Aug 24

    Best Pens for Autographed Basketballs: What to Use on NBA, NCAA & White Panel Balls

    Send us Fan Mail What is the best pen for getting a basketball autographed? In this episode of the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt breaks down the pens we use for NBA authentic basketballs, replica basketballs, NCAA basketballs, and white panel basketballs. We cover when to use a silver DecoColor paint pen, why the Pentel N50 is one of our favorite choices for black autographs, which pens we tend to avoid, and how the material of the basketball can affect your autograph over time. Plus, learn a few simple tips for protecting and shipping your signed basketball without damaging the autograph. https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/

    Best Pens for Autographed Basketballs: What to Use on NBA, NCAA & White Panel Balls

  8. Aug 24

    Best Pens for Autographed Footballs: What to Use & What to Avoid

    Send us Fan Mail What pen should you use when getting a football autographed? In this episode of the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt breaks down the best pens for authentic leather footballs and white-panel footballs, including why silver paint pens are the go-to choice for authentic footballs and why the Pentel N50 works so well on white panels. We also cover one pen you definitely want to avoid, the differences between broad and fine tips, and an important shipping tip that can help prevent an autograph from smudging or sticking to plastic. Whether you're getting one football signed or building a multi-signed piece, these simple tips can help your autographs look their best for years to come. https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/

    Best Pens for Autographed Footballs: What to Use & What to Avoid
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The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show is an educational podcast for sports memorabilia collectors and autograph enthusiasts. Hosted by Matt Powers of Powers Sports Memorabilia, the show covers autograph collecting, sports cards, autograph signings, authentication, game-used memorabilia, collecting tips, memorabilia values, and the latest trends in the hobby. Learn how to choose the best pens for autographs, understand PSA, JSA, Beckett and other authentication services, prepare items for autograph signings, evaluate signed memorabilia, collect sports cards, protect your collection, and avoid common mistakes. Whether you're a new collector or have been collecting autographs and sports memorabilia for years, each episode is designed to help you become a more knowledgeable collector and make better decisions when building your collection. New episodes cover football, baseball, basketball, hockey, sports cards, autographed jerseys, helmets, balls, photos, game-used memorabilia and more. Visit our website below for upcoming autograph signings, authenticated sports memorabilia and more collecting resources. https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/

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