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…
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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Lacrosse Cards: The Hobby’s Next Emerging Market?
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…
Nat Turner Acquires Rare Kevin Garnett Card – A Second Time!
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…
Super Sunday Showdown: Matthew Stafford vs. Joe Burrow
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,…
PSA Tips: Best Methods for Shipping Safely and Securely
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…
Women in the Hobby: Meet Beth Dumas
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…
PSA’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2022
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…
Giving Thanks in the Hobby And Beyond
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…
Newton’s Rings: Understanding the Encapsulation Illusion
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…
Hobby Stars are Shining in the 2021 MLB Postseason!
After a long, hot summer, the kids are back at school and there is a bit of a chill in the air right now. The daylight hours are waning, and people are breaking out their long-sleeve flannel shirts. Autumn has…