The thrill of collecting trading cards is multi-faceted. You’re excited to land the cards, but now the trick is to preserve them, preferably in pristine condition. Having been around this great hobby for three decades, I’ve noticed a few things…
Tag: Sports Cards
PSA Japan Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
“It was challenging but at the same time exciting in taking the first footsteps in the inaugural journey where no grading company had gone.” Those were the proud words spoken by PSA Japan Business Director Tony Aram when asked…
Insuring Your Collection to Protect Your Investment
How much time have you spent in acquiring your collection? How much money have you invested in securing all your cards, autographs and memorabilia? If you took a moment to ponder these questions, you may be persuaded to insure…
PSA Adds Free ‘SecureScan’ Service to Regular Level Orders and Higher
Note: This entry was updated on January 17, 2020. To provide better security for its growing customer base, PSA has added a cost-free “SecureScan” service. The new imaging feature, which launched on the company’s website on May 10, 2019,…
Screwdown Holders: The Perils of Card Preservation
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…
PSA Announces New Office Opening in Tokyo
PSA is pleased to announce the opening of a satellite office in Tokyo, Japan this month. After researching, visiting and gauging the viability of the Japanese market, PSA officials determined that now presents the right time to make its…
Submissions 101: Terms & Conditions
To assist collectors with their card grading submissions, PSA continues to produce informative “Submission 101” themed videos. In this episode, PSA PR Specialist Terry Melia and newly appointed PSA President Steve Sloan pinpoint some of the more important points…
PSA Unveils Massive Database of Auction Prices Realized
Are you at all curious about what your PSA 9 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card is selling for nowadays? Well, thanks to a newly unveiled online service from PSA, you can find your answer in seconds!…
Benefits to PSA Trading Card Authentication & Grading
There are many advantages to have graded traded cards instead of ungraded trading cards. Beyond peace of mind, PSA provides the structure to get the most out of your collecting.