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…
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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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…”),…
Make CollectibleFacts Your Source for Hobby Information
The PSA website is loaded with fantastic hobby content. You can find information on PSA services, manage your inventory on the PSA Set Registry, look up the latest Auction Prices Realized, access our Dealer Directory or past episodes of the The…
Sharing My Hobby Gratitude for 2020
This has been a tough year for everyone. Between COVID-19 issues, social unrest and a contentious Presidential election, people are longing for some normalcy. But in the midst of everything, we still have much for which to be grateful. If…
PSA is Expanding to Better Serve the Hobby
The sports card industry grew at an unprecedented rate in 2020, and Collectors Universe, parent company of PSA, is expanding to better serve the growing hobby. In addition to hiring more than 85 new employees since April, to help…
Lance Alworth Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
The American Football League (1960-1969) offered some of most innovative and exciting football the game has ever seen. While the NFL was generally known for game plans that resulted in three yards and a cloud of dust, AFL teams…