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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.

PSA’s Economy Service Level Is Now Open to All Collectors Club Members

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022Tommy Paderes

  PSA officials are happy to announce the return of our $50 Economy Service Level for all Collectors Club members. Estimated Turnaround Time for Economy Service Level is 90 calendar days, at a declared value limit of $999. There will…

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PSA Set Registry Salutes Pokémon’s Creative Minds with Artist-Themed Card Sets

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022Dustin Porras

Since the beginning, the Pokémon franchise has been defined by its unique character designs and some of the most innovative artwork the Trading Card Game (TCG) world has to offer. At the creative helm of these cards are renowned artists…

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The Trainer Card: A Once Overlooked Pokémon Gem

April 7, 2022Dustin Porras

For someone with a casual familiarity with Pokémon, it is easy to see the franchise as purely about creatures with unique powers. But for avid fans, there is an understanding that the humans within the Pokémon universe can be just…

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PSA’s Top 5 Favorite Vintage Soccer Sets

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022Matt Hendler

Over the rich history of soccer collecting, there have been many different styles of cards and stickers produced. In Argentina, for example, cardboard discs were extremely popular, while in England, the majority of soccer collectibles were tobacco cards similar to…

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Record-Breaking Price Established for Rare Pokémon Card

March 9, 2022Joe Facundo

The Holiest of Grails in the Pokémon community, the famed 1998 Illustrator Pikachu, sold recently for a new record price of $900,000! The card was graded PSA Near Mint 7 and put up for auction by Goldin with an opening…

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Nat Turner Acquires Rare Kevin Garnett Card – A Second Time!

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Todd Tobias

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…

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Super Sunday Showdown: Matthew Stafford vs. Joe Burrow

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022Todd Tobias

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,…

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PSA Celebrates Pokémon Nostalgia at Leonhart’s 90s Pop Up Shop

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022Dustin Porras

On Saturday, January 29, 2022, famous Pokémon YouTuber Leonhart gave fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance: to step back in time to the 1990s! As part of Leonhart’s 90s Pop Up Shop, guests who purchased a limited VIP ticket to the event…

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PSA Tips: Best Methods for Shipping Safely and Securely

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Todd Tobias

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…

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Women in the Hobby: Meet Beth Dumas

January 25, 2022Todd Tobias

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…

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