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Tag: Authentication

PSA Autograph Unveils Redesigned Stickers

September 27, 2022Terry Melia

Effective this month, PSA/DNA — which is now transitioning to PSA Autograph — is utilizing slightly redesigned certification stickers for all PSA-authenticated autographed items. The new-and-improved stickers feature an all-encompassing holographic design on the front that showcases a large PSA…

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PSA Delivers at the 41st National Sports Collectors Convention

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021Terry Melia

Last week was one for the hobby record books. After watching the 2020 National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) get cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, PSA assembled a small but stellar team of graders, operations personnel, and customer service reps…

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Paying Tribute to Five Legends Lost in 2020

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020Terry Melia

This year has brought countless challenges to all of us. We continue to fight against a global pandemic, still wear protective masks, and do our best to practice social distancing. We’ve curtailed travel plans until further notice, learned how to…

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The Importance Behind Third-Party Authentication and Grading

December 2, 2019October 24, 2020Terry Melia

  One of the toughest decisions any collector faces is when to part ways with all or some of his collection. It’s often based on finances – or lack thereof – and brings with it an emotional toll. It could…

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PSA Japan Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

August 30, 2019October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  “It was challenging but at the same time exciting in taking the first footsteps in the inaugural journey where no grading company had gone.” Those were the proud words spoken by PSA Japan Business Director Tony Aram when asked…

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PSA Launches New Order Status Tracker Feature

August 28, 2019October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

  For decades, collectors have entrusted PSA with their cards and memorabilia. Hobbyists packaged up their precious collectibles, sent them off for grading and authentication, and began diligently checking their order status on the PSA website, awaiting that much anticipated…

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Celebrating Mickey Mantle’s Hobby Impact 24 Years After His Death

August 13, 2019October 7, 2019Terry Melia

  The first time I met Mickey Mantle I was standing on the dais at the first-ever, Upper Deck Authenticated (UDA) kickoff press conference luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The date was Tuesday, Sept. 22,…

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‘The Babe Bows Out’ Sells for $164,500

July 16, 2019September 18, 2019Terry Melia

  On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Hunt Auctions held a live event wherein lot #114 — an aged 10.25″ high by 12.75″ wide Type 1 photo showing Babe Ruth making his last public appearance at Yankee Stadium in 1948 —…

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PSA Adds Photo-Matching to Professional Bat Authentication Service

May 14, 2019October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  PSA is adding photo-matching examination to its professional model bat authentication service. A true photo-match is a definitive match of an image or video footage frame to a specific bat. A conclusive photo-match can add tremendous value to an…

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Saluting a Celtics Legend: John ‘Hondo’ Havlicek

May 7, 2019June 18, 2019Terry Melia

  On April 15, 1965, in just his third NBA season, Boston Celtics great John Havlicek defined his basketball legacy. With five seconds left in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers – and the Celtics…

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