Basketball Signature Best Protected in Display Case

One of the highlights for any basketball fan, or sports fan in general, is the moment when you meet your favorite player and get your first basketball signature, whether on a trading card or an old napkin.

The cocktail of excitement and the adrenaline of the moment surging through your veins is unlike anything else. Even after hunting for basketball autographs for years, the joy of seeing your hardwood hero in person is unequaled and never loses its appeal. But now that you have the autograph, the next question is what to do with it now?

Basketball signatures are best protected in a display case or otherwise sealed location, keeping dust and outside contaminants from getting to the signature and potentially ruining it. The condition of the autograph plays a large part in the overall value of the autographed piece as maximum worth can be given to an item in mint condition. Dust and wear becomes immediately apparent unless housed properly in a display case. The most ideal display case is a glass one, as the whole point of getting an autograph is to show it off to friends and family, instantly becoming the recipient of jealousy and awe.

Glass or high quality acrylic display cases can be purchased online through links here on Hoops Collector. Prices for cases range from $15 to upwards of $200 depending on the quality and size of the case needed. High quality acrylic cases have the same appearance as glass cases for a fraction of the price. To the casual observer the difference is tough to spot. The memorabilia will remain safe inside and avoid any kind of dust or other contamination. However, for the most valued signed merchandise, it is highly suggested to purchase a glass display case. These cases are typically $100 or more; again, depending on size and shape. There are cases for signed jerseys, basketballs, trading cards, and photos, each with a stand or hook for the prized basketball signature.Once placed in a protective case, be sure to keep the autograph in the box, avoiding handling it as much as possible, as this is one of the leading causes of wear.

So if you ever have the good fortune to receive an autograph, remember that a basketball signature is best protected in a display case. So don't waste time and immediately get that item into a protective case before it gets ruined. There are hundreds of very nice different cases available on eBay. Click hereto see what's available.