Decided to buy one of the team-signed photos from the last out/celebration of the World Series but, not too surprisingly, they're a little tough to find online. So, two questions: (i) Anybody back in Boston know of any good memorabilia shops that I should try? and (ii) Have you heard of Tristar? They're one company that appears to have them, but I haven't heard of them (The only company I have heard of is Steiner)

thanks

I've seen them on mlb.com before. They sell for like 5K. I'm curious about Tristar myself. I was looking at their web page ( if they're the co. I remember ), and I saw an 8x10 of Clemens in Sox gear, autographed. I would like to see what their verifications of authenticity are. I have a friend who works in sports autographs for a living. He told me something like 90% offered are fake. Be careful.

There's Tristar stuff on mlb.com, so maybe that's an indication they're reputable.

I've delt in the autograph business before--it's a tough thing to get into.

Tristar is very reputable. Like you said, MLB.com uses them.

PSA/DNA, a common, cheaper alternative that is commonly found on places like eBay, is also pretty good.

Steiner is, obviously, the king.

Like I said, I used to work in that business, I'll check around with some of the guys I know and see if I can track one down for you.

thanks!

Most retailers sell the team signed photos for $2000+. Ebay may be the best place to look. You can pick up the team signed phots for around $1000 -$1500. When looking at these items the photos should have holograms from both MLB and either Steiner or Tristar. The holograms from MLB should have a number on them which you can enter into the MLB website and verify the authenticity of the item, same goes for Tristar.

This item is pretty rare.. There are only a few left out there..

My distributor has one available for $2100. If your interested drop me a PM and I will double check to see if it is in stock.

Signed by: Alan Embree, Brad Mills, Bronson Arroyo, Curt Leskanic, Curt Schilling, Dale Sveum, Dave Roberts, Dave Wallace, David Ortiz, Doug Mientkiewicz, Doug Mirabelli, Gabe Kapler, Jason Varitek, Johnny Damon, Keith Foulke, Kevin Millar, Kevin Youkilis, Lynn Jones, Manny Ramirez, Mark Bellhorn, Mike Myers ,Pedro Martinez, Ron Jackson, Terry Francona, Theo Epstein., Tim Wakefield, Trot Nixon

I pm'd you. thanks