Basic Screening Service: Email Opinion

Email Opinion: Likely to Pass or Not Pass Authentication

Email Opinion: Likely to Pass or Not Pass Authentication

Send a photo or link for an opinion delivered by email. Email Opinions indicate whether the item is “likely to pass” or “not likely to pass” Zarelli Space Authentication’s full authentication process.

  • Email Opinions begin at $12; there is a discount for multiple items.

  • In most cases, we will reply within 24 hours; if we cannot offer an opinion or the auction ends before we can respond, your fee will be refunded.

  • Email opinions are for authenticity opinions only; I do not offer value appraisals. Refer to the FAQs for information on value.

For best and fastest results…

  • If sending an image, be sure the photo of the autograph is clear and large enough to see detail.

  • If sending a link to an item, please send a direct link. Please do NOT send only an eBay item number or auction lot number.

How to obtain an Email Opinion…

  • STEP 1: Submit payment using the checkout below.
  • STEP 2: Email a large clear photo or link to the item to
    • For fastest service, do NOT send only an eBay item number or auction lot number. Please send a direct link to the item.

Email opinions are offered under the presumption the item is not a copy of an authentic autograph. Items deemed likely to pass are not guaranteed to pass the full authentication process due to the possibility of an item being a copy or other factors that become evident upon physical exam.

Email Opinions are not intended to be printed and used in lieu of a full letter of authenticity and shall not be reproduced or distributed to any third party.

Email Opinion Service

Premier Service: Full Letter of Authenticity (LOA)

Letter of Authenticity with tamper-evident hologram and embossed seal on heavy archival paper.

Enjoy peace of mind and enhance the value of your prized signed collectible with a Full Letter of Authenticity. Zarelli Space Authentication Letters of Authenticity have been accepted by all major auction houses and have accompanied some of the most desirable and valuable space autographs in the hobby.

The Letter of Authenticity is on heavy archival paper and features a large color photo of the item, an embossed seal, and a numbered tamper-proof hologram. Each letter of authenticity is hand signed by Steve Zarelli.

Zarelli Space Authentication does not place stickers on items. Letters of Authenticity feature a large, clear image of the signature, so there is no need to place a sticker on an item.

Comprehensive Exam

For a Letter of Authenticity (LOA), you must submit the item(s) for a comprehensive physical examination.

Steve Zarelli will analyze the signature formation, application, ink and other factors against a database of thousands of verified authentic examples. The item will be examined under high magnification using a ProScope digital microscope when necessary.

How to submit your items for authentication

  1. Download and complete a Submission Form. If you have more than six items, please use an additional form(s).

  2. Refer to the chart below for authentication fees.*

  3. Securely package your item(s) and ship to the address on the submission form. Be sure to include the submission form with your submission.

  4. Payment: We will send a Paypal invoice before returning your items, or you may include a check with your submission. If you include a check for authentication fees, we will invoice you for return shipping once that is calculated.

  5. Turnaround time is typically 15 - 20 business days (does not include shipping time.)

* Extra handling fees may apply for oversized items that require special/excess shipping materials and/or extra handling time to remove from packaging and ship.

Questions?

For pricing for an item not included in the fee chart, or for any other questions, please use the contact form below.

Fees

The partial list below includes prices for items commonly submitted for review. Please inquire for space and aviation not listed. Extra fees may apply for oversized items that require special/excess shipping materials and/or extra handling time to remove from packaging and ship.

Astronaut / Cosmonaut Authentication Fees

Aldrin, Buzz - $40 Cunningham, Walt - $25 Lovell, James - $30 Stafford, Tom - $25
Anders, Bill - $35 Duke, Charlie - $35 Mattingly, Ken - $30 Swigert, Jack - $40
Apollo 1 crew - $140 Eisele, Donn - $35 McDivitt, Jim - $25 Tereshkova, Valentina - $35
Apollo 8 crew - $100 Engle, Joe - $25 McAuliffe, Christa - $40 Titov, Gherman - $25
Apollo 11 crew - $140 Evans, Ron - $30 Mercury 7 group - $125 von Braun, Wernher - $35
Apollo crew (other than 1, 8 and 11) - $60 Gagarin, Yuri - $35 Mitchell, Edgar - $35 Weitz, Paul - $25
Armstrong, Neil - $100

Gemini VIII - $110

Other Gemini crews - $50

 Nicolayev, Andriyan - $25 White, Edward - $40
Bean, Alan - $35 Glenn, John - $30 Pogue, Bill - $25 Williams, CC - $40
Borman, Frank - $30 Gibson, Ed - $25 Popovich, Pavel - $25 Worden, Al - $30
Brand, Vance - $25 Givens, Ed - $35 Ride, Sally - $25 Young, John - $40
Bykovsky, Valery - $25 Gordon, Richard - $30 Roosa Stuart - $30  
Carpenter, Scott - $25 Grissom, Gus - $40 Schirra, Wally - $30  
Carr, Jerry - $25 Haise, Fred - $25 Schmitt, Harrison - $40  
Cernan, Gene - $35 Irwin, James - $35 (except white spacesuit portrait) Schweickart, Rusty - $25  
Chaffee, Roger - $40 Irwin, James (white spacesuit portrait) - $100 Scott, Dave - $35  
Challenger & Columbia crews - $125 Kerwin, Joe - $30 See, Elliot - $30  
Collins, Michael - $35 Komarov, Vladimir - $35 Shepard, Alan - $35  
Conrad, Pete - $35 Leonov, Alexei - $35 Shuttle crew (except Challenger & Columbia) - $45  
Cooper, Gordon - $30 Lousma, Jack - $25 Slayton, Deke - $30  

Aviation Authentication Fees

Mike Adams - $100 Pete Everest - $25 Memphis Belle (most) - $20 Orville Wright - $40
Neil Armstrong - $100 Flying Tigers (most) - $20 Robert Morgan - $30  X-Pilots (except premum) - $30
Joe Cotton - $20 Fitz Fulton - $20 Charles Sweeney - $30 X-15 multi-signed from Flight Test Historical Floundation - $140
Amelia Earhart - $40 Charles Lindbergh - $40 Paul Tibbets - $30  Chuck Yeager - $35
Enola Gay (most) - $25    Jack McKay - $40    Joe Walker - $35  

Questions about fees or submitting?

For a price quote for an item not in the chart, or for submission questions, please use the form below.

Please note that authenticity determinations are opinions based on many years of hobby experience and study of space and aviation autographs. Authentication involves individual judgment that is subjective and requires the exercise of professional opinion, which can change from time to time. Therefore, Zarelli Space Authentication, LLC makes no warranty or representation, does not guarantee authenticity and shall have no liability whatsoever for loss or damages allegedly sustained as a result of opinions rendered.