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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.

Autograph Collecting 101

November 26, 2018October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  When it comes to acquiring athletes’ signatures, there are plenty of ways to go about the pursuit. After several decades of collecting autographs, I’ve discovered that honesty and politeness can go a long way. By honesty, I mean ask…

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Submissions 101: PSA Card Qualifiers (Part 1)

November 19, 2018October 24, 2020Terry Melia

  Submitting your trading cards for grading purposes can sometimes seem like a daunting task, especially when “card qualifiers” come into play. In an effort to educate collectors and help them with the submittal process, we’d like to define three…

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Building a Collection on a Budget

November 12, 2018May 24, 2019Todd Tobias

  One reason that card collecting is a fantastic hobby is that we alone define the scope of our collections. Another benefit is that a thick billfold is not a prerequisite for building a meaningful and enjoyable collection. Many hobbyists…

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Perfect Penmanship: Recognizing Six Quality Autographs

October 18, 2018January 29, 2019Terry Melia

  There have been countless lists compiled surrounding baseball autographs. Many of them have to do with the highest prices realized at auctions, while others focus on the popularity of the players themselves. But what I’d like to do with…

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Collecting Autographs Through the Mail

September 10, 2018October 24, 2018Todd Tobias

  There are many ways for hobbyists to add to their autograph collections. Participating in private signings, attending personal appearances, visiting hotels where celebrities are staying and purchasing PSA-authenticated signatures from hobby dealers are all legitimate ways to build a…

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Building Themed Collections

August 28, 2018January 7, 2019Todd Tobias

  There are infinite ways to build an autograph collection, but in my experience the hobbyists who have themes and goals seem to derive greater enjoyment out of their hobby than those who collect without guidelines. That is not to…

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Recapping the National: It’s All About the Collectors

August 10, 2018October 23, 2020Ryan Gaeta

  Well, another National is in the books, and true to form, it was a blast! We mentioned the tons of giveaways and promos we had in a previous post, and that — coupled with a show floor brimming with…

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Submissions 101: Terms & Conditions

August 8, 2018October 24, 2020Terry Melia

  To assist collectors with their card grading submissions, PSA continues to produce informative “Submission 101” themed videos. In this episode, PSA PR Specialist Terry Melia and newly appointed PSA President Steve Sloan pinpoint some of the more important points…

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PSA Giveaways and Promos for the National

July 25, 2018October 23, 2020Ryan Gaeta

  The National Sports Collectors Convention is almost here and if you haven’t heard yet, we have a ton of promos planned. So much, in fact, we even shot a quick video highlighting what’s in store. But, after all of…

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PSA Set Registry Starter Kit: Wade Boggs

July 5, 2018October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  In this series, we focus on sets from across sports and non-sports that are easy to build and won’t necessarily break the bank to acquire. Set Registry Starter Kit features sets that can appeal to seasoned hobbyists looking to expand…

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