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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. Johnny Robinson - Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019!!!

The 2022 PSA Set Registry Award Winners

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022Todd Tobias

Tens of thousands of collectors gathered this summer in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to partake in the hobby celebration known as the National Sports Collectors Convention. PSA contributed to the festivities by announcing the winners of our annual PSA Set…

Continue reading ➞ The 2022 PSA Set Registry Award Winners

PSA Resumes Grading 1984-85 Star Basketball Cards

July 14, 2022July 25, 2022Todd Tobias

PSA recently changed our policy on grading Star basketball in a way that is sure to please collectors of these important cards. When PSA debuted in 1991, we offered grading services for all Star basketball sets, which feature the first…

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Lacrosse Cards: The Hobby’s Next Emerging Market?

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022Todd Tobias

Lacrosse is considered by many to be America’s oldest sport. While the first official rule book was written in 1868, the game can actually be traced back centuries earlier when versions of the sport were played in Native American communities…

Continue reading ➞ Lacrosse Cards: The Hobby’s Next Emerging Market?

Nat Turner Acquires Rare Kevin Garnett Card – A Second Time!

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Todd Tobias

Theft is an unfortunate occurrence in our hobby. The truth is trading cards can have great value and while the vast majority of collectors build their collections through legitimate methods, there will always be a small group that attempts to…

Continue reading ➞ Nat Turner Acquires Rare Kevin Garnett Card – A Second Time!

Super Sunday Showdown: Matthew Stafford vs. Joe Burrow

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022Todd Tobias

There may be no more prestigious position in sports than that of starting quarterback in the Super Bowl. For decades children have made believe they were signal-callers in the world’s most spectacular single-day sporting event, while adults have written books,…

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PSA Tips: Best Methods for Shipping Safely and Securely

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Todd Tobias

The popularity and value of trading cards has risen significantly in the last two years. This is exciting progress for hobby enthusiasts, but it also introduces some new issues. Shipping companies are facing increased challenges when it comes to getting…

Continue reading ➞ PSA Tips: Best Methods for Shipping Safely and Securely

Women in the Hobby: Meet Beth Dumas

January 25, 2022Todd Tobias

It is no secret that the trading card hobby has been growing by leaps and bounds. An appreciation for all-things-trading-card has led to growth in all areas of the hobby, including the type of people who collect. If there ever…

Continue reading ➞ Women in the Hobby: Meet Beth Dumas

PSA’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2022

December 30, 2021Todd Tobias

It’s that time again, the last week of the year when many people are a bit sluggish after overindulgent holiday festivities. This is the time for reviewing the past year and setting goals for future improvement. These New Year’s resolutions…

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Giving Thanks in the Hobby And Beyond

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021Todd Tobias

As the weather cools and the leaves fall from the trees, life begins to slow down and offer time for reflection. Daily life provides plenty of challenges, and yet we still have much for which to be thankful. At Collectors…

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Newton’s Rings: Understanding the Encapsulation Illusion

November 4, 2021October 25, 2022Todd Tobias

Submitting your collectibles to PSA for authentication and grading is a pacifying exercise. The owner knows that once their prized items are encapsulated in PSA’s tamper-evident holders, they have been inspected by the premier service in the hobby; confirmed to…

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