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Author: Terry Melia

Terry Melia is a hobby veteran who has served in various PR and marketing roles for industry movers and shakers including The Upper Deck Company and SCP Auctions and is currently working as PSA's Public Relations Specialist.

Paying Tribute to Five Legends Lost in 2020

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020Terry Melia

This year has brought countless challenges to all of us. We continue to fight against a global pandemic, still wear protective masks, and do our best to practice social distancing. We’ve curtailed travel plans until further notice, learned how to…

Continue reading ➞ Paying Tribute to Five Legends Lost in 2020

More Submissions Require More Employees, More Space

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020Terry Melia

The year 2020 will largely be remembered for the COVID-19 global pandemic. It’s been one for the record books, although these are the statistics no one ever wants to record. However, as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World…

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PSA Card Holders: Innovation Leads the Way

December 2, 2020January 5, 2021Terry Melia

  Security is something we strive for in every aspect of our life. Whether it’s with our finances, our home, our family, we want the things we care about to be safe and secure. The same can be said with…

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With Shortage of Card Savers, PSA Now Temporarily Accepting Top Loaders

September 8, 2020October 25, 2020Terry Melia

  Did anyone else notice a scarcity of something beyond toilet paper since the start of the pandemic? If you’re a card collector, a unique shortage presented itself within the collectibles industry: Card Savers. That’s right, the preferred packaging method when…

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Fran Tarkenton Card Values | PSA Collector Guide

September 1, 2020October 25, 2020Terry Melia

  Former NFL signal-caller Fran Tarkenton played in an era that wasn’t known for featuring 6’ 5” quarterbacks. Standing six feet tall, Tarkenton was a proficient passer but an even better improviser. Many times, “The Scrambler” went into full throttle…

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Tony Dorsett Card Values | PSA Collector Guide

August 18, 2020October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  Speed, agility, strength, power and elusiveness are all important qualities for any running back who hopes to become a Hall of Famer some day. These characteristics defined the rushing traits exhibited on any given Sunday by former Dallas Cowboys…

Continue reading ➞ Tony Dorsett Card Values | PSA Collector Guide

Dick Butkus Card Values | PSA Collector Guide

August 4, 2020October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  Even when he entered this world 77 years ago, Dick Butkus made his presence felt. The youngest of eight children born in Chicago to Lithuanian parents John and Emma Butkus, he weighed 13 pounds, six ounces upon entrance. Growing…

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Jim Brown Card Values | PSA Collector Guide

July 30, 2020October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  When the 1965 NFL season concluded, Cleveland Browns All-Pro running back Jim Brown was coming off one of his greatest campaigns ever. Not only did the bruising, 30-year-old pile driver lock down his eighth NFL rushing title (1,577 yards…

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PSA Collectors Club Memberships on the Rise

July 9, 2020October 24, 2020Terry Melia

  It’s always nice to be a part of something. Maybe it’s playing hoops in your local rec league or singing in your choir. Or, perhaps using your keen eye to contribute to your school’s photography club. But something that…

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PSA and COVID-19: Dealing with a Pandemic

June 25, 2020October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  March 2020 changed our lives forever. That’s when the federal government and, shortly thereafter, individual states throughout the country, started to react to the quickly spreading communicable virus we now call COVID-19. Countless press briefings and ever-evolving measures were…

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