Earlier this month, under the watchful eye of Professional Model Bat Authenticator John Taube, PSA launched a thorough compilation of game-used pro model bats that encompass the playing careers of 30 notable hitters ranging from “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron to “The…
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PSA Uncovers New Information on Suspicious Soccer Stickers
It is well known within the hobby that PSA has hired a significant number of new employees over the past 15 months. Many of these new hires have joined long-standing teams within the organization such as grading, shipping and research….
PSA Unveils Booth Plans for 41st National
After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the hobby’s biggest sports collectibles show of the year is nearly upon us! PSA is happy to announce that the industry’s leading card grading company will be providing on-site authentication and grading services…
PSA Announces Changes to Qualifiers Policy
PSA-graded cards are sometimes found with qualifiers attached to the number grade to identify specific imperfections around qualities such as centering and staining. Some qualifiers – like “Marks” and “Miscut” – are applied without exception. All other qualifiers are optional….
Daily Auction Prices Realized (APR) Now Available on the PSA Set Registry
The trading card world is growing so quickly that it’s difficult to keep track of your collection. Fortunately, the PSA Set Registry is offered free of charge to collectors. The Registry is the only community in which collectors can compete…
Pro Tips: Best Methods for Shipping Safely and Securely
In this stay-at-home world, the shipping companies have been busier than ever before. With that in mind, it’s never been more important to take extra efforts to ensure your package is handled properly and reaches its destination as intended….
Not All Labels Are Created Equal
It’s no mystery collectors are passionate about their cards. They’re typically consumed with the condition and the preservation of their prized cardboard. The discovery, identification, authentication and, ultimately, the grading of their coveted cards intensifies this passion. The PSA holder…
Benefits of the PSA Holder
Evaluating condition and assigning a corresponding numeric grade to trading cards is the service which PSA introduced and revolutionized the hobby. However, there is another element of our services that is just as important as the grading process. That is…
Autographed Funko POP! Encap Service Now Offered by PSA
Well, it’s time to get funky! Or better yet, let’s get “Funko.” As more athletes, movie stars, TV characters, singers, entertainers and even politicians are being immortalized as vinyl figures, PSA is excited to unveil its newest service line: autographed…
PSA Q & A With Zack Browning, a Leader in the Pokémon World
Zack Browning is one of the hobby’s leading collectors of Pokémon trading cards. Browning has an interesting background with Pokémon, as he has literally grown up with the TCG. He was introduced to the game as a child, shortly after…