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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The Challenges of Grading Ultra-Modern Trading Cards
There are a lot of things that go into the proper management of a third-party authentication and grading company that collectors might not immediately consider. Of course, qualified graders are necessary and reliable people are required to receive submissions…
PSA Collectors Club Memberships on the Rise
It’s always nice to be a part of something. Maybe it’s playing hoops in your local rec league or singing in your choir. Or, perhaps using your keen eye to contribute to your school’s photography club. But something that…
PSA and the Hobby Explosion, From 2015 to Present
It’s been a rapid ascent at times, and a slow and steady climb at others. But there’s no denying the outcome; we are currently experiencing a hobby explosion, and PSA is seeing a record number of submissions as a result. But…
PSA and COVID-19: Dealing with a Pandemic
March 2020 changed our lives forever. That’s when the federal government and, shortly thereafter, individual states throughout the country, started to react to the quickly spreading communicable virus we now call COVID-19. Countless press briefings and ever-evolving measures were…
Guess What? PSA is Hiring
Are you looking for a rewarding career? Perhaps you’re a recent graduate? Maybe you’re just seeking a fresh start in the workplace? Well, guess what? PSA is hiring! Despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 virus, the industry leader…
PSA Set Registry Unveils Revamped Activity Page, New Achievement Medals for Phase 5
PSA has just launched a new and improved “Activity Page” for its dedicated Set Registry members. The revamped online archiving and registration tool provides members with the means to keep track of a range of activities related to their…
The Greatest Collection: Set Registry Member Dr. Jeffrey Griffith Authors New Hockey Book
In 1994, at the age of eight, Jeffrey Griffith of Anaheim, California, decided he wanted to be a hockey card collector. A fan of the NHL’s upstart Ducks, he started following his hometown team during the league’s 1994-95 lockout-shortened season….
PSA is Going Paperless Starting April 1, 2020
Starting Wed., April 1, 2020, PSA will no longer be accepting paper carbon copy submission forms for orders involving cards, tickets, packs or dual service authentication and grading requests. Like most PSA collectors are doing already, you will be…
Black History Month: Recognizing Greatness
One year ago, in recognition of Black History Month, the PSA Blog paid tribute to four black athletes who impacted their sports, their country, and society as a whole by breaking the color barrier: Jackie Robinson (MLB), Marion Motley (NFL),…