It is no secret that the trading card hobby has been growing by leaps and bounds. An appreciation for all-things-trading-card has led to growth in all areas of the hobby, including the type of people who collect. If there ever…
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PSA Resumes Grading Two Japanese ‘No Rarity Symbol’ Pokémon Cards
PSA has officially announced that it has resumed grading certain cards lacking rarity symbols from the 1996 Japanese Pokémon Basic Set. Throughout the course of the series, most Pokémon cards include special symbols on the lower corners of each card…
Encapsulating History, One Item at a Time
PSA is largely known for its authentication, grading and encapsulation of trading cards. Since its debut in 1991, the company has not only pioneered that aspect of the industry but has served as the benchmark against which all other grading…
PSA’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2022
It’s that time again, the last week of the year when many people are a bit sluggish after overindulgent holiday festivities. This is the time for reviewing the past year and setting goals for future improvement. These New Year’s resolutions…
PSA Set Registry Recognizes Rising TCG MetaZoo with New Set
In late 2021, MetaZoo cards were among the top 10 most submitted items to PSA for a two-month span. MetaZoo is a young but promising trading card game (TCG) launched in 2020 that has gained an enthusiastic following in short…
Introducing PSA Magazine
Change is inevitable. Change can also be a good thing. Such is the case with the longstanding Sports Market Report (SMR) magazine. After a 27-year run, the monthly periodical is taking on a new look, and a new name. Starting…
PSA’s New Seven Wonders of the Soccer Collecting World
A month ago, PSA unveiled The Seven Wonders of the Soccer Collecting World in order to define the top seven most iconic soccer items from before 1980. The Seven Wonders of the World received a new variation in 2000 named the…
Giving Thanks in the Hobby And Beyond
As the weather cools and the leaves fall from the trees, life begins to slow down and offer time for reflection. Daily life provides plenty of challenges, and yet we still have much for which to be thankful. At Collectors…
Great American Collectibles Show Moves into New, Larger Studio
The Great American Collectibles Show (GACS), which just celebrated its five-year anniversary, has new digs. The longstanding radio show/podcast that covers the hobby every week and is broadcast on Facebook and YouTube, recently made a move into a new, larger…
Cassius Marsh Kicks Off Magic: The Gathering Revised Box Break
On Monday Night Football this week, NFL veteran and current Bears linebacker Cassius Marsh made headlines by sacking Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger for a seven-yard loss on third-and-eight with 3:40 left in the game. It was a pivotal play as…