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Michigan Man Sues USPS Over Missing Cards, Jewelry

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A car salesman from Michigan says the U.S. Postal Service lost thousands of dollars worth of vintage baseball cards and jewelry and he's suing the government in federal court. Anthony Johnson claims he's been fighting for the return of his items for 2 1/2 years.  He says in July of 2009, a woman staying his his home stole cash, jewelry and vintage baseball cards, put them in … [Read more...] about Michigan Man Sues USPS Over Missing Cards, Jewelry

If It Fits, It Ships…Forever

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Mailing sports cards isn't getting any cheaper.  Now, the U.S. Postal Service is letting you buy a little price hike prevention in your priority packaging. Building on the simplicity of flat-rate shipping and value of Forever postage, the postal service has announced a new way to ship that lets customers lock in future postage at current prices using select Priority Mail … [Read more...] about If It Fits, It Ships…Forever

USPS Shipping Costs Will Rise in April

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Get ready to pay a little more for mailing those baseball cards. The Postal Regulatory Commission has notified the U.S. Postal Service that price changes announced Jan. 13 satisfy the requirements of the law and will take effect April 17. While the price of a stamp will stay at 44 cents, it'll cost you slightly more to send mail weighing more than an ounce.   The USPS … [Read more...] about USPS Shipping Costs Will Rise in April

PSA, PSA/DNA Offers Grading Discounts at National

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PSA is offering special on-site card grading and autograph authentication rates at the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore next month. Normally, the company's on-site card grading fees range from $35 to $250, depending on the declared value of the cards. Due to a large number of hobbyists who have expressed interest in grading cards of lesser value … [Read more...] about PSA, PSA/DNA Offers Grading Discounts at National

Selling on eBay? The IRS May Be Watching

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The Internal Revenue Service believes there's a huge gap between the amount of taxes it collects and what it should be taking in.  They're now taking steps to change that. One area of strong interest is the huge number of people who are now picking up extra income by selling on eBay.  For most, it's just the means to support a hobby.  Others, though, have learned how to make … [Read more...] about Selling on eBay? The IRS May Be Watching

Auction Insider: Who Should You Do Business With?

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by:  Ryan Friedman You need to sell.  You've got some good material.  Most auction companies say they'll be glad to handle it for you.  So how do you decide which one is right for you at this particular time? There are a lot of different factors to consider but here are five of what I think are the most important. 1.  Customer  Service -  I  think  this  is by far … [Read more...] about Auction Insider: Who Should You Do Business With?

Book Autograph Forger’s Operation Was Massive

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Forrest Smith, the Philadelphia area man busted for selling phony autographs on books in late 2008, had no plans to stop when U.S. Postal Service inspectors caught up to him. Smith, who was later sentenced to 33 months in jail and ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution to his victims, had 2400 books in his possession.  Agents confiscated 800 books with stamped autographs … [Read more...] about Book Autograph Forger’s Operation Was Massive

PSA Announces Custom Card Encapsulation Service

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Since 1991, PSA has helped authenticate, grade and preserve millions of trading cards and other collectibles. Now, your own cards or photos can get the PSA treatment. Through a new service, PSA allows you to place your specially designed trading cards or photos in its trademarked protective holder with a special label of your choosing. If a personally designed trading … [Read more...] about PSA Announces Custom Card Encapsulation Service