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PSA Announces Changes to Qualifiers Policy

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021Todd Tobias

PSA-graded cards are sometimes found with qualifiers attached to the number grade to identify specific imperfections around qualities such as centering and staining. Some qualifiers – like “Marks” and “Miscut” – are applied without exception. All other qualifiers are optional….

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Collecting While Stuck at Home | Jot Down Why You Collect

April 1, 2020June 25, 2020Todd Tobias

In this new, limited blog series, “Collecting While Stuck at Home,” we offer ideas for enjoying your collection at times when a standard hobby experience is not possible. Illness, financial constraints, or any number of factors might temporarily keep collectors…

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20 Ways to Collect While Stuck at Home

March 30, 2020May 18, 2020Todd Tobias

In this new, limited blog series, “20 Ways to Collect While Stuck at Home,” we offer ideas for enjoying your collection at times when a standard hobby experience is not possible. Illness, financial constraints, or any number of factors might temporarily keep collectors from…

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Diamonds in the PSA Set Registry!

November 27, 2019October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

  Here is a treat for those of you that have been enjoying the Diamonds in the Junk blog series. There is now a Diamonds in the Junk set on the PSA Set Registry! Diamonds in the Junk is a…

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Diamonds in the Junk – 1991 Leaf Series 1 Baseball

April 15, 2019October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

For collectors of a certain age there is something oddly comforting about junk wax cards. Far too many were printed, they’re littered with quasi-errors and print issues, and “rare” chase cards are numbered in the thousands. However, they are also…

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Autographed Cards and the PSA Set Registry

January 17, 2019October 26, 2020Todd Tobias

Autographed cards have been steadily growing in popularity in recent years. Once just a child’s novelty, signed trading cards, particularly vintage and key examples, have become a legitimate hobby category that is enjoyed by many high-end collectors. For more than…

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Giving Thanks to the Hobby

November 19, 2018October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

As the leaves change color and temperatures drop, many of us appreciate this time of year for the opportunity it presents us to look back with gratitude at the wonderful things that we have in our lives. Of course health,…

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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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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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