Collectors Universe President and CEO, Joe Orlando, explained the “ticket as a collectible” theory once in an SMR article entitled, “Collecting Sports Tickets: The Top 15 Sports Tickets in the Hobby.” “What you have to keep in mind as a…
Author: Todd Tobias
Todd Tobias is a longtime hobbyist and PSA staff member who is constantly on the hunt for vintage lacrosse issues and autographed cards for his American Football League (1960-1969) collection.
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Daily Auction Prices Realized (APR) Now Available on the PSA Set Registry
The trading card world is growing so quickly that it’s difficult to keep track of your collection. Fortunately, the PSA Set Registry is offered free of charge to collectors. The Registry is the only community in which collectors can compete…
Oh Boy: Shohei Ohtani’s Hobby Resurgence
Baseball fans love to debate the greatest player of all time. The discussions run the gamut, with individuals providing their own arguments for what they feel are the most important elements of the game. Pitching, hitting, defense and speed…
Pro Tips: Best Methods for Shipping Safely and Securely
In this stay-at-home world, the shipping companies have been busier than ever before. With that in mind, it’s never been more important to take extra efforts to ensure your package is handled properly and reaches its destination as intended….
WNBA Cards Are Gaining Momentum
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…
Benefits of the PSA Holder
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…
PSA Q & A With Zack Browning, a Leader in the Pokémon World
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…
Patrick Mahomes Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
In a very short time, Patrick Mahomes II established himself as one of the superstars of the NFL. He is the product of a talented bloodline, the son of Pat Mahomes, Sr., who had an 11-year pitching career in…
A Tale of Two Joshes: The Challenge of Rookie Card Collecting
The NFL Draft is where dreams can come true or hopes can be vanquished, for both teams and individual players. An excellent selection might fill a starting lineup role for more than a decade, while a poor choice could set…
Hobby Goals and Resolutions for 2021
It is a common practice this time of year to set new goals and resolutions. We do it professionally (“I want to open five new accounts in Q1…”) and personally (“Ugh, I need to lose 20 lbs. by March 1…”),…