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Beckett Authentication at Mill Creek Sports

Professional autograph authentication by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), hosted on-site at our store.

Next On-Site Session: Date TBA (Next session typically ~every 3 months)

We regularly host private, on-site authentication days with Beckett at Mill Creek Sports. You can drop off items any time to be included in the next session, or ship your items to us (details below). Our most recent Beckett on-site authentication was held on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The next date will be announced soon and typically falls about three months after the previous session.

Important Dates

  • Next Event Date: To Be Announced (we typically host Beckett on-site about every 3 months).
  • Most Recent Session: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Mill Creek Sports.
  • Typical Submission Cut-Off: Items must be received at least one business day prior to the scheduled session.
  • Typical Pickups / Mail-Backs: Ready starting about two business days after the on-site session.

What’s Included (and What’s Not)

  • Included: Authentication of autographs on memorabilia (balls, bats, jerseys, photos, etc.).
  • Not included: Card grading or encapsulation. Beckett’s encapsulation equipment is not available at these events.

This is a private, behind-the-scenes authentication service performed at our store by Beckett. There is no public meet-and-greet component.

How It Works

  1. Submit your item(s): Drop off in-store (preferred) or ship to us (see Mail-In).
  2. Select service level: Beckett offers Small Cert and Full Letter of Authenticity (LOA) tiers. Final fees follow Beckett’s posted pricing.
  3. Payment: In-store submissions are paid before items are sent to Beckett. For mail-ins, we’ll contact you for payment upon receipt if not already arranged.
  4. Authentication day: Beckett examines items on-site at our store during their scheduled visit.
  5. Pick up / return shipping: Items are typically ready for pickup about two business days after the session. Mail-ins are shipped back using your provided label (or we can bill return postage).

Pricing

All fees follow Beckett’s current price guide. For convenience, here’s how our submission program typically maps to Beckett’s tiers:

Small Cert (Beckett price < $50)

  • Under 20 items: $15 each
  • 20-50 items: $12 each
  • 50+ items: $10 each

Full Letter (Beckett price ≥ $50)

  • Items priced $50-$250: 25% off Beckett’s posted price
  • Items priced over $250: no additional discount

Note: If an item fails authentication, Beckett still charges the normal fee. All submission fees are non-refundable once Beckett has rendered a pass/fail decision.

For the most up-to-date fees and categories, please check: Beckett Authentication Pricing.

Mail-In Submissions

You can ship items to us for inclusion in the next Beckett session. Please include:

  • Your name and phone number
  • A prepaid return shipping label (recommended). If not included, we’ll contact you for return postage.
Mill Creek Sports - ATTN: BAS
13616 Bothell Everett Hwy
Mill Creek, WA 98012

Policies & Important Notes

  • This service is strictly for autograph authentication. No card grading or encapsulation is available through this program.
  • In-store submissions must be paid before we release items to Beckett.
  • For mail-ins, we will contact you for payment if not previously arranged.
  • If an item fails Beckett Authentication, the standard fee still applies. No refunds after Beckett’s decision.
  • Submission cut-off is typically one business day before the scheduled on-site session; pickups are generally available about two business days after.

Questions?

We’re happy to help you choose the right Beckett service for your item(s) and timeline.

Call or visit us at Mill Creek Sports, and we’ll walk you through the process.