For the Love of the Frame: An Important Update on Our Pricing
To our valued customers, collectors, and fellow sports fans,
For 15 years, MVP Authentics has had the distinct honor of being your trusted partner in preserving your most cherished sports memories. From a rookie season jersey to a championship-worn treasure, you’ve trusted us to protect and showcase your passion, and that is a responsibility we have never taken lightly. We’ve held our prices steady for over a decade, driven by a simple mission: to provide the highest quality custom framing at the most accessible price possible.
Today, we need to be transparent with you about the challenges we face and a necessary change we must make to uphold the standard of quality you expect from us. After carefully absorbing rising costs for 15 years, we have reached a point where we must adjust our pricing to ensure the sustainability of our craft.
Effective immediately, our new pricing will be:
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Standard Custom Framing (Archival Paper Matting): $225
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Premium Custom Framing (Suede Matting): $275
We did not arrive at this decision easily. For years, we have navigated the fluctuating costs of materials and operations without passing those increases on to you. However, the economic landscape has shifted dramatically. The reality is that the cost of every single component that goes into creating your custom frame has risen substantially.
The custom framing industry, like many others, is facing unprecedented inflation and supply chain pressures. The price of wood and resin for our frames has seen historic volatility, with surges of over 300% since the pandemic began. The costs of archival matboard, premium suede, and the UV-protective acrylic we use to shield your memorabilia from fading have all seen significant and sustained increases. These are not minor adjustments; they are fundamental shifts in the cost of the raw materials essential to our work.
For 15 years, we have absorbed these expenses. We’ve streamlined our processes, negotiated with suppliers, and done everything in our power to shield you from these market forces. But to continue doing so would force us to compromise on the very things that define an MVP Authentics frame: the quality of our materials and the meticulous craftsmanship of our team.
That is a compromise we are unwilling to make.
Your memorabilia deserves to be protected with acid-free, museum-grade materials that prevent yellowing and degradation. Your jerseys deserve to be mounted by skilled artisans who treat each piece with the care of a priceless artifact, never using damaging adhesives or cutting corners. This price adjustment is a direct investment back into the quality of the product you receive. It allows us to continue sourcing the best materials, investing in our craftspeople, and ensuring that every frame that leaves our workshop is a masterpiece worthy of the memories it holds.
We understand that a price increase is never welcome news. We want to thank you for your loyalty, your trust, and for allowing us to be a part of your collecting journey for all these years. This change is essential for us to continue serving you for the next 15 years and beyond, with the same passion and unwavering commitment to quality that you have always known.
Thank you for your understanding and your continued support.
Sincerely,
The Team at MVP Authentics