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Screwdown Holders: The Perils of Card Preservation

January 11, 2019November 10, 2022Terry Melia

  A funny thing happened to me on my way to getting some of my coveted cards authenticated and/or graded by PSA. I quickly discovered the perils of using non-recessed screwdown holders. After serving a one-year hitch as PSA’s PR…

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PSA’s Top Auction Prices Realized in 2018

January 3, 2019May 28, 2019Terry Melia

  With a big assist coming from the late, great Mickey Mantle, Professional Sports Authenticator (www.PSAcard.com) is happy to report that it once again certified tens of thousands of sports cards and autographs in 2018 including 10 of the most…

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Set Registry Starter Kit: Brett Favre

December 13, 2018October 23, 2020Ryan Gaeta

  In this new column entitled Set Registry Starter Kit, we focus on sets from across sports and non-sports that are easy to build and won’t necessarily break the bank to acquire. Here we will feature sets that can appeal…

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12 Days of Collecting Giveaway

December 11, 2018October 23, 2020Ryan Gaeta

  You may have already heard the big news: PSA just revamped its Set Registry and launched a new Achievement Program, an update that sees collectors earn rewards and unlock medals the more they interact with the Set Registry, much…

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TJ Kaye: PSA’s Rings, Trophies and Awards Authenticator

December 3, 2018February 19, 2021Terry Melia

Editor’s Note: PSA no longer offers Ring, Trophy and Award Authentication Services as of February 20, 2021.  His name is TJ Kaye. His job is identifying, authenticating and certifying championship rings, trophies and awards for PSA and PSA/DNA. He’s been…

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Autograph Collecting 101

November 26, 2018October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  When it comes to acquiring athletes’ signatures, there are plenty of ways to go about the pursuit. After several decades of collecting autographs, I’ve discovered that honesty and politeness can go a long way. By honesty, I mean ask…

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Submissions 101: PSA Card Qualifiers (Part 1)

November 19, 2018October 24, 2020Terry Melia

  Submitting your trading cards for grading purposes can sometimes seem like a daunting task, especially when “card qualifiers” come into play. In an effort to educate collectors and help them with the submittal process, we’d like to define three…

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Gridiron Glory: The Lost Art of Signing

November 14, 2018October 23, 2020Terry Melia

  Throughout 30 years of covering, researching and writing about this great hobby, I’ve discovered one indisputable truth. The level of penmanship practiced by professional athletes has waned considerably. Is the habit of signing one’s name a lost art? Maybe…

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Perfect Penmanship: Recognizing Six Quality Autographs

October 18, 2018January 29, 2019Terry Melia

  There have been countless lists compiled surrounding baseball autographs. Many of them have to do with the highest prices realized at auctions, while others focus on the popularity of the players themselves. But what I’d like to do with…

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Postseason Ink: Top National League Signatures

October 11, 2018October 29, 2018Terry Melia

  The Hunt for October is upon us. The 2018 MLB Playoffs are in high gear as the best clubs continue to slug it out to compete in this year’s Fall Classic. Over the past 10 days, in fact, the…

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