Most Reputable Wrestling Memorabilia Companies

Most Reputable Wrestling Memorabilia Companies 

As you probably well know, most sports memorabilia and collectibles increase their value over time. Of course, this depends on the condition of the item, as well as on many other factors. And yes, wrestling memorabilia has also seen an increase in demand over the last couple of years. Even though wrestling memorabilia and collectibles are not yet worth as much as other sports memorabilia (think about baseball and basketball), their value should not be underestimated.

If you want to buy some wrestling memorabilia for your collection, or as an investment, you are probably wondering which companies are the most reputable. In other words, you want to make sure that the company you will be buying from can be trusted. After all, you don’t want to spend hundreds – or even thousands – of dollars on fakes. In this blog post, we will talk about the 3 most reputable dealers of wrestling memorabilia. 

Understanding Wrestling Memorabilia Authentication

Before we talk about where you can buy your wrestling memorabilia safely, we need to talk about authentication. Why? Because authentication is a very important factor when it comes to the value of an item. As you can imagine, an authenticated piece of wrestling memorabilia is more expensive than an unauthenticated one.

There are several companies that specialize in wrestling memorabilia and collectibles authentication. All of them will tag and certify the item if it is proven to be authentic. When you buy an authenticated item, it must come with the original Certificate of Authenticity. This assures you that the item you are buying is not a fake.

The most important sports memorabilia authentication companies are:

• JSA – An abbreviation of James Spence Authentication, JSA operates out of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Parsippany, NJ. The fee for the authentication service depends on the value of the item and start from $20.
• PSA – Also known as the Professional Sports Authenticator, PSA is a reputable authentication company that can get your wrestling memorabilia authenticated for as little as $30 (depending on the value of the item)
• Beckett – This authentication company charges as little as $30 to get your wrestling memorabilia authenticated (the fee depends on the value of the item being authenticated)

Reputable Dealers of Wrestling Memorabilia

Now that you know what authenticated wrestling memorabilia is and who to trust for authentication, it’s time to talk about some of the most reputable dealers of wrestling memorabilia. Of course, there are many others that are not on this list. However, the following wrestling memorabilia companies have demonstrated their commitment to selling only authentic memorabilia and have been loyal to their customers over the years:

1. Maniac Joe. This company has been established in 1999 and has been selling wrestling memorabilia and collectibles ever since. They have not only licensed products, but also rare autographs. It also has a collection of unique unsigned photos. According to Maniac Joe, their items are obtained in person or as part of private signings.
2. WWE Auction. This is, as you might have guessed it, the official auction site of WWE. It’s the largest marketplace for everything WWE-related, including rare items and signed memorabilia. There are even signed art prints for sale. The interesting thing is that all items are sold at auction.
3. HighSpots. This company has been established in 1995 and focuses on selling wrestling and mixed martial arts memorabilia. Items you can find for sale include autographs, wrestling gear, apparel, figures, and even some interesting wrestling rings.
4. Sports Collectibles. A relatively new company, Sports Collectibles has been growing in popularity because of its wide array of memorabilia and collectibles. But unfortunately, there aren’t many items related to wrestling in their catalog.
5. Pristine Auction. An auction company, Pristine Auction focuses on sports memorabilia, including wrestling items. All items are sold at auction and there are many types of auctions going on all the time. 

Want to Sell or Buy Wrestling Memorabilia or Collectibles?

If you want to buy some wrestling memorabilia, you should use one of the reputable dealers we have talked about. Maniac Joe is a safe bet because all autographs are obtained in person (100% authentic).

When it comes to selling your sports memorabilia, you have a lot more options, including Amazon and eBay. However, selling to a wrestling memorabilia dealer like the ones listed above may get you a better price.