If you own sports cards, autographs, or memorabilia, you’ve probably heard the terms PSA authentication and PSA grading. They’re often used interchangeably, but they answer two very different questions. PSA authentication is the industry-standard service for determining whether an autograph is genuine. PSA grading evaluates a card’s condition and assigns it a grade on a…
When people hear “rare baseball card,” they often picture something old. But age alone doesn’t make a baseball card rare. Rarity comes down to scarcity: how many copies were produced, how many survived, and how many still exist in a particular condition today. Age can certainly play a role. Many vintage baseball cards were produced…
The trading card and sports collectibles market has been growing in terms of value, volume of transactions, and number of cards being submitted for grading. Unfortunately, this market has no oversight or regulation. It’s up to you to make sure the cards you’re buying are real. This blog covers some of the most common types…
Donating sports cards and sports collectibles is an easy process IF you follow the correct steps and hire a USPAP-compliant appraiser. This blog details the steps you need to take when you decide to donate your cherished baseball cards and memorabilia for a tax benefit. Surprise: Hiring a local card shop does not qualify you…
The Chicago Tribune explores how a new generation of young collectors is buying, selling, and trading baseball cards — and making money along the way. READ THE ARTICLE →
Whether you’ve inherited a family collection or spent decades building your own, there comes a time when you need to know its actual worth. Whether you’re insuring high-value items, making a charitable donation, or planning your estate, an independent sports memorabilia appraisal can provide the documentation you need to move forward with confidence. In this…
PSA grades tens of millions of cards annually. And among those, there are millions of cards that are worth LESS than the cost to grade them! The #1 question I am asked on a regular basis is, “Should I get my cards PSA graded?” After reading this blog, you should gain greater clarity on whether…
Have $25 million laying around the house? If so, you could be the owner of this jersey. Column: Want to buy Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey? How’s $30 million sound?
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