Theft is an unfortunate occurrence in our hobby. The truth is trading cards can have great value and while the vast majority of collectors build their collections through legitimate methods, there will always be a small group that attempts to…
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Patrick Mahomes Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
In a very short time, Patrick Mahomes II established himself as one of the superstars of the NFL. He is the product of a talented bloodline, the son of Pat Mahomes, Sr., who had an 11-year pitching career in…
The Challenges of Grading Ultra-Modern Trading Cards
There are a lot of things that go into the proper management of a third-party authentication and grading company that collectors might not immediately consider. Of course, qualified graders are necessary and reliable people are required to receive submissions…
Set Registry Starter Kit: Mike Trout Rookie Set
He’s at the top of the game, a perennial All-Star and MVP candidate, the epitome of a five-tool player. He’s drawn comparisons to the game’s historical elite, legends like Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson and that Cardboard God, Mickey Mantle. Yet…
Submissions 101: Declared Value Part 2
One of the most common questions we get is regarding Declared Value. More specifically, “What is it?” which is almost always followed by, “What value should I enter?” So, we put a little video together in hopes of answering…
PSA’s Medal of the Month Giveaway!
We had such a blast with our 12 Days of Collecting promo, we’ve decided to extend the concept into a monthly giveaway. Introducing, ahem, the “Medal of the Month Giveaway.” Each month, we will announce on social media a…