Sports photography question

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by billyb

lordStan,
their are some that absolutely will need the authentication, and slabbing.

Billy,
Sorry, but I disagree with this comment. No picture NEEDS authentication and slabbing. Some might sell for more money with a PSA/DNA letter or slab, but none need it.
If you are starting a vintage photography collection, and keeping the pics you're talking about, then, IMHO, sending pics for certs is a waste of money. You can use the extra cash to buy more pics!
If you have high quality photos which you are selling, I would just offer them for sale without any certs. Take good, clear pictures, with well thought out write ups. I think, bad pics and descriptions are a much more significant reason why photos sell for lesser amounts, than having a cert from anyone. If the pics are really high end, I would consider submitting them to an auction like Henry Yee. He will likely get waay more than you will privately with or without the cert.

Good luck either way. Enjoy collecting.

Best,
Mark