Zack Browning is one of the hobby’s leading collectors of Pokémon trading cards. Browning has an interesting background with Pokémon, as he has literally grown up with the TCG. He was introduced to the game as a child, shortly after…
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More Submissions Require More Employees, More Space
The year 2020 will largely be remembered for the COVID-19 global pandemic. It’s been one for the record books, although these are the statistics no one ever wants to record. However, as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World…
Lance Alworth Card Values | PSA Collector Guide
The American Football League (1960-1969) offered some of most innovative and exciting football the game has ever seen. While the NFL was generally known for game plans that resulted in three yards and a cloud of dust, AFL teams…
Tim Duncan Rookie Cards | Set Registry Starter Kit
In sports, a Hall of Fame career isn’t always defined by flashy showmanship and highlight reel athleticism. Sometimes, it’s a rigid adherence to fundamentals, otherworldly consistency and longevity that carve out a path to the Hall of Fame. When…
Research Card Values with PSA Auction Prices Realized
If you haven’t yet used PSA’s Auction Prices Realized, stop what you’re doing and head over there! OK, you don’t need to right now, but it is a valuable tool to research trading card value. This handy resource collects…
Collecting While Stuck at Home | Find New Hobby Themes to Collect
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 participating…
PSA is Going Paperless Starting April 1, 2020
Starting Wed., April 1, 2020, PSA will no longer be accepting paper carbon copy submission forms for orders involving cards, tickets, packs or dual service authentication and grading requests. Like most PSA collectors are doing already, you will be…
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…
The Collectability of Pokémon Cards
Note: This entry was updated on January 7, 2020. Pokémon has been around for many years and, with its roots stemming from Japan, it’s enjoyed a successful transition to the West. Since the very beginning, Pokémon has pushed its…