The 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, from July 28 to August 1. The National, as it is known amongst collectors, is the hobby’s grandest stage. Hundreds of…
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PSA Announces Changes to Qualifiers Policy
PSA-graded cards are sometimes found with qualifiers attached to the number grade to identify specific imperfections around qualities such as centering and staining. Some qualifiers – like “Marks” and “Miscut” – are applied without exception. All other qualifiers are optional….
Oh Boy: Shohei Ohtani’s Hobby Resurgence
Baseball fans love to debate the greatest player of all time. The discussions run the gamut, with individuals providing their own arguments for what they feel are the most important elements of the game. Pitching, hitting, defense and speed…
WNBA Cards Are Gaining Momentum
The recent hobby boom has been an exciting time for collectors of all sports. As one might expect, trading cards from the traditional sports – baseball, basketball, football and hockey – have been moving hands at higher values and ever-increasing…
PSA Q & A With Zack Browning, a Leader in the Pokémon World
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…
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…