MEARS Grading and Evaluation Fee Schedule
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Our fees are based on the amount of time and research required for each item submitted for review. The following fees are broken down into a variety of categories spanning both time and performance. Older pieces and those of players of great prominence require more evaluation time due to the nature of the piece itself, which includes, but is not limited to the increased potential for forgery.
MEARS strives for accuracy and stands behind our determinations so that you can submit your items with confidence that we will take any measure necessary to arrive at the most precise conclusion.
All items submitted to MEARS for evaluation will appear at www.mearsonline.com in the bat/jersey, & equipment trade index area of the member’s section. Also, MEARS reserves the right to post about all items evaluated on the MEARS bulletin board. This will include items deemed “unable to authenticate” due to inconsistencies in tagging, materials, contrived wear, or other factors which inhibit us from issuing a grade. In these occasions, a full online letter with our explanation will be made available to any and all interested members.
| Game Used Bat | |||
| Deadball Era (1921 earlier) | |||
| HOF | $750 | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 | $1,250 and up | ||
| Non HOF | $100-$200 | ||
| Pre War (1921-45) | |||
| HOF | $500 | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 | $750 and up | ||
| Non HOF | $100-$350 | ||
| Post War (1946-60) | |||
| HOF | $450 | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 | $750 and up | ||
| Non HOF | $100-$350 | ||
| 1961-79 | |||
| HOF | $250 | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 | $450 and up | ||
| Non HOF | $100-$250+ | ||
| 1980-present | |||
| HOF | $150 | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 | $250 and up | ||
| Non HOF | $75-$150 | ||
| Game Worn Jersey | |||
| Deadball Era (1921 earlier) | |||
| HOF | $7,000 | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 | $8,500 and up | ||
| Non HOF | $750-$2,500 | ||
| Pre War (1921-45) | |||
| HOF | $4,000 | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 | $8,500 | ||
| Non HOF | $450-$850 | ||
| Post War (1946-60) | |||
| HOF | $1,500 | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 | $2,000-$8,000 | ||
| Non HOF | $250-$450 | ||
| 1961-73 | |||
| HOF | $750-$1,500 | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 | $1,500 and up | ||
| Non HOF | $200-$400 | ||
| 1974-2000 | |||
| HOF | $300-$500 | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 | $750 and up | ||
| Non HOF | $200-$400 | ||
| 2001 to present | Contact us for current pricing | ||
| Equipment | Contact us for current pricing | ||
| Replacement Letters | $25.00 plus S&H | ||
| HOF / Historic Tier 1 is defined as jerseys that have extra hobby significance. Examples include but are not limited to rookie season, World Series, All Star Game, Milestone Event, rare style, etc. | |||
| Game used bats that are side written, vault marked, All Star, World Series, or attributed to a milestone event will be billed at the HOF / Historic Tier 1 price level. | |||
NOTE:
- “The Price Upon Request” for Rare and Historically Significant items has been established for two reasons. First and foremost, for the benefit and protection of the collector. For these items, MEARS will provide an estimate in advance and the justification of the fee, as well as if MEARS feels it can adequately answer the questions surrounding the item in question. Secondly, MEARS has seen in the past two years that the fees charged for the level of work surrounding certain items does not cover the cost of time and material, especially if it involves travel for research or the purchase of references. Therefore, the cause of the updated fee schedule.
- Pete Rose, Joe Jackson, Roger Maris, and Thurman Munson will be evaluated at the HOF rate.
- Tier 1 & 2 players will be determined at the sole discretion of the MEARs staff.