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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.

Chasing Baseball Autographs: Who Will Be the MVPs?

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022Terry Melia

With apologies to Shohei Ohtani (AL) and Bryce Harper (NL), I don’t believe either player will repeat as their respective league’s MVP this season. Ohtani put together an incredible campaign in ‘21, both on the mound (nine wins, 156 K’s)…

Continue reading ➞ Chasing Baseball Autographs: Who Will Be the MVPs?

Women’s History Month: Collecting USWNT Soccer Cards

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022Terry Melia

Luther Ottaway is a serious trading card collector from Naperville, Illinois. He collects across multiple sports including golf, tennis, running and basketball as well as non-sports categories including cards from The Walking Dead television series. He began his cardboard pursuits…

Continue reading ➞ Women’s History Month: Collecting USWNT Soccer Cards

Black History Month: Collecting Negro League Cards

February 16, 2022Terry Melia

Card collectors can be very focused. Some seek only the rookie cards of certain players, while others go after every card ever issued of a particular player. Others might hunt down special game-worn inserts or autographed cards featuring their favorite…

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Encapsulating History, One Item at a Time

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022Terry Melia

PSA is largely known for its authentication, grading and encapsulation of trading cards. Since its debut in 1991, the company has not only pioneered that aspect of the industry but has served as the benchmark against which all other grading…

Continue reading ➞ Encapsulating History, One Item at a Time

Introducing PSA Magazine

December 17, 2021April 29, 2022Terry Melia

Change is inevitable. Change can also be a good thing. Such is the case with the longstanding Sports Market Report (SMR) magazine. After a 27-year run, the monthly periodical is taking on a new look, and a new name. Starting…

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Great American Collectibles Show Moves into New, Larger Studio

November 18, 2021March 24, 2022Terry Melia

The Great American Collectibles Show (GACS), which just celebrated its five-year anniversary, has new digs. The longstanding radio show/podcast that covers the hobby every week and is broadcast on Facebook and YouTube, recently made a move into a new, larger…

Continue reading ➞ Great American Collectibles Show Moves into New, Larger Studio

Saluting the Signatures of Basketball’s Newest HOF Inductees

September 23, 2021September 24, 2021Terry Melia

  On September 11, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ushered in nine new inductees as part of its Class of 2021 ceremony. The prestigious honor went to six former NBA players and/or coaches including Rick Adelman, Chris Bosh,…

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PSA Unveils Game-Used Bats Population Report

August 31, 2021Terry Melia

Earlier this month, under the watchful eye of Professional Model Bat Authenticator John Taube, PSA launched a thorough compilation of game-used pro model bats that encompass the playing careers of 30 notable hitters ranging from “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron to “The…

Continue reading ➞ PSA Unveils Game-Used Bats Population Report

PSA Delivers at the 41st National Sports Collectors Convention

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021Terry Melia

Last week was one for the hobby record books. After watching the 2020 National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) get cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, PSA assembled a small but stellar team of graders, operations personnel, and customer service reps…

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PSA Unveils Booth Plans for 41st National

July 13, 2021August 18, 2021Terry Melia

After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the hobby’s biggest sports collectibles show of the year is nearly upon us! PSA is happy to announce that the industry’s leading card grading company will be providing on-site authentication and grading services…

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