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20 Ways to Collect While Stuck at Home

March 30, 2020May 18, 2020Todd Tobias

In this new, limited blog series, “20 Ways to Collect While Stuck at Home,” we offer ideas for enjoying your collection at times when a standard hobby experience is not possible. Illness, financial constraints, or any number of factors might temporarily keep collectors from…

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The Rise and Shine of Pokémon

February 27, 2020October 24, 2020Joe Facundo

  Special thanks goes to the late Daniel Chuong who provided key contributions to this entry. Just when you thought you caught them all, a new challenge to complete your Pokédex arises. Shiny Pokémon were first introduced in the Generation…

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Hobby Gratitude for 2019

November 27, 2019October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

  Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. I enjoy the cooler temperatures of the season and, of course, the food, but those are just ancillary reasons. The truth is that I enjoy the time of reflection, having gratitude…

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Just What Does the HOF Mean for Rookie Cards?

August 22, 2019August 23, 2019Todd Tobias

  How many times have you been considering a card purchase when the dealer said something to the effect of, “It’ll go up once he gets into the hall of fame.” It happened to me pretty frequently when I was…

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At Long Last, Johnny Robinson is a Hall of Famer

August 9, 2019October 7, 2019Todd Tobias

  The hobby’s greatest annual spectacle was held last week when dealers and collectors alike descended upon Chicago for the National Sports Collectors Convention. I attended the 2017 and 2018 Nationals as a member of the PSA staff and had…

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The Collectability of Pokémon Cards

January 18, 2019January 9, 2020Joe Facundo

  Note: This entry was updated on January 7, 2020. Pokémon has been around for many years and, with its roots stemming from Japan, it’s enjoyed a successful transition to the West. Since the very beginning, Pokémon has pushed its…

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New Year’s Resolutions and Hobby Goals for 2019

January 2, 2019May 24, 2019Todd Tobias

  It is the time of year that many of us review the past 12 months and recognize the changes that we want to make moving forward. Our collecting lives are no different and so I have made a series…

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TJ Kaye: PSA’s Rings, Trophies and Awards Authenticator

December 3, 2018February 19, 2021Terry Melia

Editor’s Note: PSA no longer offers Ring, Trophy and Award Authentication Services as of February 20, 2021.  His name is TJ Kaye. His job is identifying, authenticating and certifying championship rings, trophies and awards for PSA and PSA/DNA. He’s been…

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Diamonds in the Junk – 1990 Fleer Basketball

November 26, 2018October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

  For collectors of a certain age there is something oddly comforting about junk wax cards. Far too many were printed, they’re littered with quasi-errors and print issues, and “rare” chase cards are numbered in the thousands. However, they are…

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Thanksgiving Football Games Told By Rookie Cards of All-Time Greats

November 21, 2018November 26, 2018Ryan Gaeta

  The day of copious amounts of food and family gatherings is upon us. And without question, football and Thanksgiving are as synonymous as mashed potatoes and gravy. Tracing its roots all the way back to 1920, Thanksgiving Day football…

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