This Autographed Sports Illustrated October 25, 2004 Magazine has been Personally Signed by Shaquille O'Neal of the Miami Heat . This item is 100% Authentic to include a hologram by Beckett Authentication Services. This item may come with the new Beckett Authentication hologram that has a scannable QR code rather than the traditional COA. If you would like to have a COA, you are welcome to reach out to Beckett for a printed certification once you receive your item. This is a BAS Witnessed Protection Program item which means a Beckett Authentication Service representative was present when this item was being signed. The authenticity can be verified on Beckett Authentication Services website. These boxes all have some wear on them, they would not be considered mint.