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Authenticity

Imporium International is Australia’s leading manufacturer and distributor of authentic signed memorabilia and the Imporium International Group has established itself to become a global leader in the sports memorabilia market.

At Imporium International, we not only have the highest standards of authenticity in the industry but we also combine this with unique products and exclusive arrangements with the biggest names in sport.

Imporium International recognise that authenticity is of paramount importance when purchasing signed memorabilia. We pride ourselves on the quality of goods and service provided. In short we will do our utmost to ensure that you, the customer, are entirely happy with your purchase. We can guarantee the items are 100% authentic as we know when and where each and every item has come from, giving you the customer peace of mind. 

Most of the items we sell come from controlled private signings where the athlete has been paid for their time. These are either conducted by us or by associate companies quite often the management companies supporting the athletes or their agents. It is not always possible to get signatures this way as some athletes are just not interested in sitting down for an hour and getting paid large sums of money for doing so. Imporium International work with many partner companies who continually travel the world to obtain these hard to get autographs by getting items signed in person. 

For example, our Muhammad Ali memorabilia comes direct from Ali’s manager in the U.S.A. and features online authenticity where you are able to see the details of the item, when it was signed, where it was signed etc. With so many Ali fakes on the market, this is the only way to ensure the product is 100% genuine.

Authentic Sports Memorabilia

When collectors are purchasing authentic sports memorabilia, they are presented with a Certificate of Authenticity. This certificate guarantees that the collector has received genuine merchandise. When items are certified as authentic, they are more valuable. 

What Makes Memorabilia Authentic? 

Items can be deemed authentic for many different reasons. Some circumstances make certifying the items more difficult than others. For example, a cricket ball that was caught during an important cricket game is more difficult to authenticate than an item that has been signed and donated by the involved athlete. When purchasing items for an investment, be sure that it has been authenticated and comes with certification.

Items that have been worn in a sporting event are instantly considered authentic. Some athletes make a habit of giving away jerseys and shoes after every game.  

Popular Types of Sports Memorabilia 

Items that are signed by the athlete seem to be some of the most popular memorabilia being sold and collected. Sports items instantly gain value when an athlete adds his signature to it. Signed memorabilia is in greater demand than items that have not been signed. Older football cards are far more valuable if the player had signed them. Once the athlete retires or dies, the signed memorabilia becomes increasingly more valuable. 

Items that have been used or have been produced to commemorate a sports championship, like the NRL Grand Final, Ashes or Rugby World Cup, are extremely popular and therefore very collectible. Collecting items from these events are a great way to get a sports memorabilia collection going. 

Owning sports memorabilia is like owning a slice of history. Many moments in sports have been etched in the minds of sports fans over the years. Tangible items from these memorable moments are available for the general public to own. Today’s memorable sporting events are tomorrows collectible. Since most people will never become professional or Olympic athletes, collecting items that represent these athletic achievements is the closest they will get in being a part of sporting history. It is truly an investment that can be enjoyed over the years. 

Whether you are looking for an interesting investment or are an athletic enthusiast, collecting sports items is a great way to answer both situations. Fans of specific athletes or teams can also benefit when collecting memorabilia. When investing for any reason, be sure the items are authentic sports memorabilia in order to get the items that you are paying for.

Proving Authenticity

There is no doubt that Certificates of Authenticity look good. We offer them for each item and hope they are reassuring for our customers. To support the certificates, we also aim to photograph each of our signing sessions.

Always remember that the Certificate of Authenticity is only as good as the company that issues it.