Thirty million. Just the sound of that number makes you sit up and take notice. As of this week, the figure now has new meaning as Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has certified more than 30 million different trading cards,…
Author: Terry Melia
Terry Melia is a hobby veteran who has served in various PR, marketing and content roles for industry movers and shakers including The Upper Deck Company and SCP Auctions and is currently working as PSA's Public Relations and Content Specialist.
eBay Autographs: PSA/DNA Peace of Mind
Here’s something that will no doubt help collectors out in a big way! It’s regarding an area of the industry that’s difficult to monitor, especially for unsuspecting buyers: autographs. Have you ever been hesitant about purchasing an autographed item…
The ‘Lucky 7 Find’ Legacy Turns into an Elite 8
Akin to finding a needle in a haystack, the same family from the rural south who in 2016 discovered a cache of seven rare T206 Ty Cobb baseball cards has found an eighth. That’s right, PSA is pleased to…
Learning Curve: Landing My First Autograph
It may sound trivial, but good manners really do go a long way. Over more than 25 years of collecting players’ autographs, I’ve found that the honest approach remains the best. By that, I mean, ask for an autograph…
Making the (PSA) Grade – Part 1
How do you tell the difference between Gem Mint, Near Mint-Mint and Excellent-Mint? When it comes to defining the do’s and don’ts of managing your collection, one of the first rules of thumb is to preserve your cards. Because if…
Baseball Card Collecting 101
Charting out your plan is the first course of action
Expensive Pursuit: Chasing Steve Jobs’ Signature
When it comes to collecting autographs, it’s never easy finding previously signed documents by the dearly departed. Unless, of course, you have some extra dough to pay for these rarities when they come up for public auction. Or, better…
PSA Unveils Massive Database of Auction Prices Realized
Are you at all curious about what your PSA 9 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card is selling for nowadays? Well, thanks to a newly unveiled online service from PSA, you can find your answer in seconds!…