The 1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner needs no introduction. With apologies to Mickey Mantle – and the recent hobby momentum gained by his 1952 Topps #311 – the coveted Wagner remains the Holy Grail of baseball cards. Just last week,…
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.
50 Years Ago, the ‘Miracle Mets’ Won it All
Is Jerry Koosman the most overlooked pitcher in the hobby? Ask a collector to recite Koosman’s career stats and see what happens. A lanky southpaw, he tallied 147 wins for the New York Mets during his 12-year tenure in…
Does a Player’s Autograph Add Value to His Card?
Ever since I entered this great hobby, I’ve been collecting on-card autographs. The majority of them I got signed in person. I’ve always found it fascinating to watch a player sign his cursive, and then see if he adds…
PSA Japan Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
“It was challenging but at the same time exciting in taking the first footsteps in the inaugural journey where no grading company had gone.” Those were the proud words spoken by PSA Japan Business Director Tony Aram when asked…
PSA Introduces New Sales Team, Unveils New Landing Page
They make up the PSA Sales team. They are five men dedicated to servicing their clients’ needs. They are a force to be reckoned with in hobby circles and help keep PSA’s name, services and reputation in good standing….
Mantle and Clemente Bats Post Eye-Popping Prices at Auction
A pair of historical, game used professional model baseball bats, both graded by PSA/DNA, sold over the weekend via Heritage Auctions and both fetched amazing prices. The players connected to the bats, Mickey Mantle and Roberto Clemente, were incredible…
Celebrating Mickey Mantle’s Hobby Impact 24 Years After His Death
The first time I met Mickey Mantle I was standing on the dais at the first-ever, Upper Deck Authenticated (UDA) kickoff press conference luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The date was Tuesday, Sept. 22,…
Recapping the 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago
Goodbye for now, Chicago. Last week was amazing. We are now just past the 40th annual National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC), which was held from Wed., July 31, through Sunday, August 4, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center…
Insuring Your Collection to Protect Your Investment
How much time have you spent in acquiring your collection? How much money have you invested in securing all your cards, autographs and memorabilia? If you took a moment to ponder these questions, you may be persuaded to insure…
PSA Unveils Plans for 40th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago
The biggest sports collectibles show of the year is nearly upon us! And the team at PSA is once again ready to provide onsite grading and produce free, custom encapsulated trading cards for collectors at the fast-approaching 2019 National…