This has been a tough year for everyone. Between COVID-19 issues, social unrest and a contentious Presidential election, people are longing for some normalcy. But in the midst of everything, we still have much for which to be grateful. If…
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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…
Black History Month: Recognizing Greatness
One year ago, in recognition of Black History Month, the PSA Blog paid tribute to four black athletes who impacted their sports, their country, and society as a whole by breaking the color barrier: Jackie Robinson (MLB), Marion Motley (NFL),…
Michael Jordan Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
Editor’s note: Since this entry was published on Feb. 18, 2020, new record prices have been set for Michael Jordan’s 1986 Fleer #57 rookie card in PSA 10. Most notably, on May 20, 2020, a PSA 10 example sold…
Diamonds in the Junk – 1990 Fleer Basketball
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…
Diamonds in the Junk – 1991 Upper Deck Baseball
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…