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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!!!

A Tale of Two Joshes: The Challenge of Rookie Card Collecting

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021Todd Tobias

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…

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Hobby Goals and Resolutions for 2021

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020Todd Tobias

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…”),…

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Make CollectibleFacts Your Source for Hobby Information

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020Todd Tobias

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…

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Sharing My Hobby Gratitude for 2020

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020Todd Tobias

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…

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PSA is Expanding to Better Serve the Hobby

November 18, 2020November 19, 2020Todd Tobias

  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…

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Lance Alworth Card Values | PSA Collector Guide

November 12, 2020Todd Tobias

  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…

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PSA Set Registry Awards are a Celebration of Hobby Excellence

October 22, 2020October 26, 2020Todd Tobias

  Trading cards and memorabilia are things that we all appreciate, and collectors celebrate individual hobby accomplishments throughout the year. But there comes a time every summer when PSA rolls out the proverbial red carpet and acknowledges what we consider…

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APR – The No. 1 Source for Real-Time PSA Pricing

September 24, 2020October 25, 2020Todd Tobias

  The PSA website is one of the most valuable sources of hobby information available to collectors today. The site offers important resources for hobbyists to use in building and managing their collections and all are available completely free of…

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‘Declared Value’ Is Easy to Determine

September 17, 2020October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

Collectors occasionally misunderstand the declared value portion of PSA’s online submission forms. The concept, however, is rather straightforward. Declared value is simply the estimated value of a card or piece of memorabilia after it has been graded by PSA. It…

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Understanding PSA’s ‘Minimum Grade’

September 3, 2020October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

  When trading cards are submitted for grading to PSA, the best results are typically found in well-planned submissions. Pre-screening your own cards and understanding the different grading options can be very helpful. Along the way a handful of decisions…

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