PSA has launched what it calls “a quicker, search-based” version of its Population Report. Instead of a multi-layered, drill down search that navigates through multiple web pages, including pages for category, year, set, player and card number, users can now simply type in the set year, name and subject (“1960 Topps Carl Yastrzemski”) from a search box. Collectors will … [Read more...]
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Notes: Tribune Hobby Story; PSA’s New Show; Astros Rings; Reds Museum Highlights Uniforms
Some publicity for the hobby courtesy of one of the nation’s top newspapers. The story by Chicago Tribune reporter Alex Parker was fairly extensive, covering the changing landscape of baseball cards, the effort to keep kids interested, the big money aspect of vintage icons and more. You can read it here. PSA has launched a new online hobby video segment. The … [Read more...]
PSA Certifies 30 Millionth Collectible
You’ve been submitting a lot of stuff for authentication and grading. PSA says it has now certified more than 30 million different trading cards, autographs and sports collectibles since its inception in 1991. The milestone was reached earlier this week with the certification of a 2000 Playoff Contenders #144 Tom Brady autographed rookie card. The item, which received a … [Read more...]
Notes: NSCC Tickets; PSA’s New Blog; T206 Wagner on Display
Tickets are now on sale for this summer’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. General admission, VIP and Super VIP passes are available. Buying ahead of time can save you a few bucks. The show runs from August 1-5 and is being held this year at the IX Center in Cleveland. The preliminary autograph lineup has also been announced. … [Read more...]
PSA Adds Terry Melia to Staff
A new job for hobby sports marketing veteran Terry Melia. And he won’t be calling any moving companies. The former Public Relations Manager at SCP Auctions has landed a similar role at PSA, also located in southern California. Melia is no stranger to cards and memorabilia. Over the past 20 years, he's also worked in marketing and media roles at Upper Deck and … [Read more...]
Collectors Universe Move Coming This Month
Collectors Universe expects to move its offices to a new Southern California location this month. As we reported earlier this fall, the company received a $3.5 million, five-year loan to help finance the project. The company says the move is “due to continued success and growing demand” for its services, which include grading trading cards through its PSA division, … [Read more...]
Orlando Promoted to Collectors Universe President; Sloan New PSA VP
Joe Orlando, president of Professional Sports Authenticator and PSA/DNA has been named the Chief Executive Officer of PSA parent company, Collectors Universe, Inc., the company’s Board of Directors announced Monday. Orlando has served as the President of PSA and PSA/DNA since 2002. He assumes responsibilities from Robert Deuster, CEO since 2012, whose retirement … [Read more...]
Collectors Universe Gets Loan to Help Build New Corporate Office
Collectors Universe, Inc., the parent company of PSA and PSA/DNA has obtained a $3.5 million five-year loan to help fund a new corporate headquarters in southern California. CU says it’s entered into an agreement with California Bank & Trust, for the loan, part of which will also be used for general corporate purposes. The building will be located at 1610 East St. … [Read more...]
1933 George C. Miller Set: Beautiful, But Challenging
As far as collectors of vintage baseball cards are concerned, not many sets are as challenging and rewarding as the 1933 George C. Miller set. The issue not only has a high artistic quality but is packed full of key players despite its small size and a Babe Ruth omission. A regional issue which was distributed in the Greater Boston area alone, this Depression era set is … [Read more...]
PSA Unveils New Label Security Package
Trading cards authenticated by PSA are getting a new label and some new security features. The company unveiled the changes on Wednesday. The front of the label still features a red border, outlining the collectible’s details. Now, however, instead of mere white behind the label copy, the wave-like brush strokes of what the company calls “fugitive ink” … [Read more...]
