The football used in the opening kickoff of Super Bowl LV is now on the auction block. The NFL is selling the ball as well as coin tossed before the start of last Sunday’s game as part of its ongoing efforts to raise money for charity. Other items from the game are expected to follow. Bidding for the ball was just over $5,000 and the coin had been bid up … [Read more...] about Super Bowl LV Kickoff Ball, Coin Now Up for Auction
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“Uncle Jimmy Collection” Gets PSA Pedigree
The authentication, grading and marketing of one of the hobby’s most remarkable, yet quietest private collections continued in recent weeks and collectors will soon have the chance to see more of it. The “Uncle Jimmy Collection” we wrote about last month included a wide range of baseball cards, autographs and photos collected throughout one New Jersey man’s entire … [Read more...] about “Uncle Jimmy Collection” Gets PSA Pedigree
PSA Continues Push to Paperless Submissions
The PSA submission process for trading cards and some other items will go completely paperless after this month. The grading and authentication company says it will no longer accept paper carbon copy submission forms for orders involving cards, tickets, packs or dual service authentication and grading requests as of April 1. Instead, collectors will be required to … [Read more...] about PSA Continues Push to Paperless Submissions
PSA Adds ‘SecureScan’ Service to Super Express Level Orders and Up
PSA is now taking high-resolution front and back scans of high value items it authenticates through five higher tier service levels. Launched last month, “SecureScan” is available at no cost to collectors and dealers who submit cards, tickets and packs through its Super Express, Walk-Through, Premium, Premium Plus and Premium Elite service levels. Fees for those … [Read more...] about PSA Adds ‘SecureScan’ Service to Super Express Level Orders and Up
PSA Unveils New Photo-Matching Service for Professional Model Bats
PSA is adding photo-matching examination to its professional model bat authentication service. Collectors, dealers and auction houses who submit a bat for authentication and grading can now ask PSA to research available photos and video, looking for potential matches to that item. There’s an additional cost for the service but conclusively photo-matched items have … [Read more...] about PSA Unveils New Photo-Matching Service for Professional Model Bats
PSA Offers Online Booking Tool for East Coast Office
PSA has unveiled a new landing page and online appointment booking tool designed to make it easier and less expensive for East Coast collectors to submit their items. The company’s headquarters are in Southern California but it also has a location in Woodbridge, NJ. It opened that office in 2011, but the company says most East Coast-based collectors still send their … [Read more...] about PSA Offers Online Booking Tool for East Coast Office
PSA/DNA Phases Out Blue Labels for Encapsulated Autographs
Say goodbye to PSA/DNA’s blue labels for encapsulated autographs. The company announced Tuesday that it has done away with the familiar style it’s used since the late 1990s and will now use red labels for both trading cards and autographs. You’ll also need to opt for Dual Authentication if you want that label to include identification of exactly what’s in the … [Read more...] about PSA/DNA Phases Out Blue Labels for Encapsulated Autographs
Notes: Durant Jersey Tops Fire Relief Auction; Mantle Jersey on Block; PSA’s Toys for Tots Drive
They lost the game, but some good is coming out of the Golden State Warriors' November 18 loss at San Antonio. The jerseys worn by the defending NBA champs were recently sold to help victims of the wildfire in Northern California earlier this fall. Eight jerseys were sold in a special event at NBA Auctions, topped by a $14,020 winning bid for the jersey worn by Kevin … [Read more...] about Notes: Durant Jersey Tops Fire Relief Auction; Mantle Jersey on Block; PSA’s Toys for Tots Drive
PSA Hires Head of Japan Office, Announces Plans
The new PSA office in Japan we’ve been telling you about now has a face—and a plan. Scheduled to open this month in Tokyo, the new digs won’t offer on-site grading and authentication but collectors and dealers won’t face language barriers anymore. They’ll be able to drop off or mail their shipments to the office and conduct business via a website created entirely in … [Read more...] about PSA Hires Head of Japan Office, Announces Plans
Quarterly Revenues at PSA Pass $6 Million
It’s a case of more good news means a little more bad news for PSA and PSA/DNA. The company continues to process a record-setting number of submissions and set revenue records, but the booming business continues to mean a backlog of orders. Late last week, PSA’s parent company, Collectors Universe, released its quarterly report for the first three months of the new … [Read more...] about Quarterly Revenues at PSA Pass $6 Million