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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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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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Journey of a PSA Card 

August 7, 2020October 23, 2020Ryan Gaeta

  This entry was updated on Sept. 11, 2020 and again on Oct. 21, 2020. The journey of a card sent to PSA to be authenticated and graded shouldn’t be a mysterious one. And when the card in question is…

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The Challenges of Grading Ultra-Modern Trading Cards

July 15, 2020November 3, 2020Todd Tobias

  There are a lot of things that go into the proper management of a third-party authentication and grading company that collectors might not immediately consider. Of course, qualified graders are necessary and reliable people are required to receive submissions…

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PSA and the Hobby Explosion, From 2015 to Present 

July 8, 2020October 23, 2020Ryan Gaeta

  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…

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PSA and COVID-19: Dealing with a Pandemic

June 25, 2020October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  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…

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The 10 Most Iconic Post-War Baseball Cards

June 19, 2020October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

  There are certain baseball cards that have an importance to collectors that goes beyond dollars and cents. Yes, they are usually valuable in that way as well, but the significance of these cards seems to transcend monetary value. They are simply iconic.  These are cards that nearly all hobbyists instantly recognize,…

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Guess What? PSA is Hiring

June 17, 2020October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  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…

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The Greatest Collection: Set Registry Member Dr. Jeffrey Griffith Authors New Hockey Book

April 24, 2020October 23, 2020Terry Melia

In 1994, at the age of eight, Jeffrey Griffith of Anaheim, California, decided he wanted to be a hockey card collector. A fan of the NHL’s upstart Ducks, he started following his hometown team during the league’s 1994-95 lockout-shortened season….

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