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Check out tips on how to build a better set, spot certain card issues or get breakdowns of the PSA submission process. This is our general “How-To” section.

Introducing Complete Through Dates for PSA Orders

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021Dave Steinberger

I’m not certain where the concept of “turnaround time” was born. But I’m sure it was during a time of calm and manageable demand because the notion of turnaround time ignores fluctuations in demand. What’s the turnaround time on the…

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Black History Month: Saluting MLB Pioneers

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021Terry Melia

Giving credit where credit is due In celebration of Black History Month, PSA would like to honor and acknowledge those ballplayers who broke the color barrier for each of Major League Baseball’s first 16 teams – eight American League teams and…

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PSA Collector Guide | Pikachu Card Values

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021Joe Facundo

  Pokémon introduced us to nearly 900 monsters since its debut in 1996, but through 25 years there is one that always comes to mind when thinking about the TCG. If you’re new to Pokémon, I could give you a…

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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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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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More Submissions Require More Employees, More Space

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020Terry Melia

The year 2020 will largely be remembered for the COVID-19 global pandemic. It’s been one for the record books, although these are the statistics no one ever wants to record. However, as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World…

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PSA Card Holders: Innovation Leads the Way

December 2, 2020January 5, 2021Terry Melia

  Security is something we strive for in every aspect of our life. Whether it’s with our finances, our home, our family, we want the things we care about to be safe and secure. The same can be said with…

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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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The Unopened Product Dilemma: Open with Caution or Store in Safety?

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020Matt Edmund

  The increased interest in trading cards, especially since the onset of COVID-19, has affected the prices of nearly all unopened material. As an example, a factory-sealed case of 1986 Fleer Basketball recently sold at auction for just under $1.8…

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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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