This entry was updated on Sept. 11, 2020 and again on Oct. 21, 2020. The journey of a card sent to PSA to be authenticated and graded shouldn’t be a mysterious one. And when the card in question is…
There are a lot of things that go into the proper management of a third-party authentication and grading company that collectors might not immediately consider. Of course, qualified graders are necessary and reliable people are required to receive submissions…
It’s been a rapid ascent at times, and a slow and steady climb at others. But there’s no denying the outcome; we are currently experiencing a hobby explosion, and PSA is seeing a record number of submissions as a result. But…
On March 1, PSA began posting ‘Complete Through Dates’ for PSA’s retail service levels. A service level’s Complete Through Date (CTD) is the day before the oldest order still in the building. In other words, if the oldest open Express…
Collectors Universe President and CEO, Joe Orlando, explained the “ticket as a collectible” theory once in an SMR article entitled, “Collecting Sports Tickets: The Top 15 Sports Tickets in the Hobby.” “What you have to keep in mind as a…
The 2020-21 NBA season produced countless inspiring moments. From Golden State’s Steph Curry dominating from outside the arc – he converted on 337 treys – to Boston’s Jayson Tatum scoring 60 points on May 1, the hardwood featured its…
As the current backlog illustrates, more collectors are submitting cards to PSA than ever before. And along with the increase in submissions, comes an increase in customer inquiries and requests. PSA has been staffing up our Customer Service department to…
The trading card world is growing so quickly that it’s difficult to keep track of your collection. Fortunately, the PSA Set Registry is offered free of charge to collectors. The Registry is the only community in which collectors can compete…
Baseball fans love to debate the greatest player of all time. The discussions run the gamut, with individuals providing their own arguments for what they feel are the most important elements of the game. Pitching, hitting, defense and speed…
In this stay-at-home world, the shipping companies have been busier than ever before. With that in mind, it’s never been more important to take extra efforts to ensure your package is handled properly and reaches its destination as intended….
PSA is proud to announce that it has acquired Genamint, Inc., a software company that will help improve and scale the process by which PSA handles trading card submissions. Genamint technology analyzes each trading card in real-time and is able…
A new benchmark was reached in the game-used memorabilia market on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. A baseball bat once belonging to Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame centerfielder Ty Cobb sold privately for $1.1 million, marking the first time a Cobb…
It’s no mystery collectors are passionate about their cards. They’re typically consumed with the condition and the preservation of their prized cardboard. The discovery, identification, authentication and, ultimately, the grading of their coveted cards intensifies this passion. The PSA holder…