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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…
My Trading Cards Are Worth Money, What’s Next?
It could happen in any number of ways. Maybe you stumble across some trading cards while cleaning out your grandfather’s attic, or you take a chance on making some money and buy a large box of cards as a…
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 CardFacts: The Trading Card Database
Compiling the Trading Card Database of CardFacts Collectors around the hobby continue to utilize the resources and wealth of useful collecting information on PSAcard.com. But many folks have yet to venture to the CardFacts section of the website. This handy…
Learning the PSA Grading Scale
Say you wake up one day and discover that your great grandfather left you a footlocker full of T206 cards. Or your late father willed you his entire 1952 Topps Baseball card collection once you secured your bachelor’s degree….
Keys to Trading Card Storage and Preservation
The thrill of collecting trading cards is multi-faceted. You’re excited to land the cards, but now the trick is to preserve them, preferably in pristine condition. Having been around this great hobby for three decades, I’ve noticed a few things…
Factors That Impact Trading Card Value
For generations, fans of all sports have enjoyed the thrill of collecting cards of their favorite players and teams and trading them with friends and fellow collectors. And nowadays, the hobby is gaining some serious steam. Since the late…