Upper Deck

Of all the hot brands of trading cards out there today, Upper Deck stands near the top. Beginning in 1989 with their first complete set of baseball cards, the company today makes a variety of sports collectibles with one thing in common: high standards for quality. When it comes to value, the difference is in printing quality. Using the latest technology and sophisticated printing techniques, Upper Deck has patented a number of printing steps that make their products virtually counterfeit-proof.In 1992, the company broadened its scope by making more than just baseball cards. This complicated the always-important matter of authenticity. Upper deck has a patented five-step authentication process that involves personal witnessing of every autograph on every product. With a client list of big sports stars like Tiger Woods, Ken Griffey Jr., Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, and Peyton Manning, it's more important than ever that your sports autographs are authentic.In the face of increasing fraud involving sports memorabilia, Upper Deck has stayed one step ahead of the forgers by unveiling things like hard-to-duplicate holograms and certificates of authenticity. By limiting the number of trading cards and other memorabilia they make from year-to-year, Upper Deck products retain their value over time.This is good news for sports collectors who are looking for sound investments as well as great memorabilia. Upper Deck trading cards and memorabilia are perfect for those who are concerned about forgeries or imitations. Authentication is still recommended for each and every purchase you make--always ask your vendor to supply you with this documentation.