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Hobby Talk, News & Updates

Ty Cobb Bat, Graded PSA GU 10, Sells for $1.1 Million

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021
Hobby Talk, News & Updates, Services

Not All Labels Are Created Equal

April 7, 2021
Hobby Talk, Sports, Trading Cards

WNBA Cards Are Gaining Momentum

March 24, 2021March 26, 2021
News & Updates, Services

Benefits of the PSA Holder

March 17, 2021
Autographs, News & Updates, Services

Autographed Funko POP! Encap Service Now Offered by PSA

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021


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Journey of a PSA Card 

August 7, 2020October 23, 2020Ryan Gaeta

  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…

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The Challenges of Grading Ultra-Modern Trading Cards

July 15, 2020November 3, 2020Todd Tobias

  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…

Continue reading ➞ The Challenges of Grading Ultra-Modern Trading Cards

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PSA and the Hobby Explosion, From 2015 to Present 

July 8, 2020October 23, 2020Ryan Gaeta

  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…

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Ty Cobb Bat, Graded PSA GU 10, Sells for $1.1 Million

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021Terry Melia

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…

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Not All Labels Are Created Equal

April 7, 2021Terry Melia

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…

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WNBA Cards Are Gaining Momentum

March 24, 2021March 26, 2021Todd Tobias

The recent hobby boom has been an exciting time for collectors of all sports. As one might expect, trading cards from the traditional sports – baseball, basketball, football and hockey – have been moving hands at higher values and ever-increasing…

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Benefits of the PSA Holder

March 17, 2021Todd Tobias

Evaluating condition and assigning a corresponding numeric grade to trading cards is the service which PSA introduced and revolutionized the hobby. However, there is another element of our services that is just as important as the grading process. That is…

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Autographed Funko POP! Encap Service Now Offered by PSA

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021Terry Melia

Well, it’s time to get funky! Or better yet, let’s get “Funko.” As more athletes, movie stars, TV characters, singers, entertainers and even politicians are being immortalized as vinyl figures, PSA is excited to unveil its newest service line: autographed…

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Introducing Complete Through Dates for PSA Orders

March 3, 2021March 4, 2021Dave Steinberger

I’m not certain where the concept of “turnaround time” was born. But I’m sure it was during a time of calm and manageable demand because the notion of turnaround time ignores fluctuations in demand. What’s the turnaround time on the…

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All-Time Top 5 PSA-Certified Pokémon Cards Sold at Auction

February 26, 2021April 5, 2021Joe Facundo

Editor’s Note: Each of the APRs featured below was obtained during 2020.  As we celebrate the 25th year of Pokémon, TCG collectors worldwide have witnessed the growth of the franchise. No one could have predicted its cultural impact and the…

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Black History Month: Saluting MLB Pioneers

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021Terry Melia

Giving credit where credit is due In celebration of Black History Month, PSA would like to honor and acknowledge those ballplayers who broke the color barrier for each of Major League Baseball’s first 16 teams – eight American League teams and…

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PSA Q & A With Zack Browning, a Leader in the Pokémon World

February 18, 2021February 23, 2021Todd Tobias

Zack Browning is one of the hobby’s leading collectors of Pokémon trading cards. Browning has an interesting background with Pokémon, as he has literally grown up with the TCG. He was introduced to the game as a child, shortly after…

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PSA Collector Guide | Pikachu Card Values

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021Joe Facundo

  Pokémon introduced us to nearly 900 monsters since its debut in 1996, but through 25 years there is one that always comes to mind when thinking about the TCG. If you’re new to Pokémon, I could give you a…

Continue reading ➞ PSA Collector Guide | Pikachu Card Values

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