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Topps Chrome Is The Standard For Autographed Rookie CardAnticipation builds as 2012 Topps Chrome Football readies for release in just 3 days. And collectors know that Topps Chrome is synonymous with... THE AUTOGRAPHED ROOKIE CARD. Whether it's the 2011 Cam Newton, 2005 Aaron Rodgers, 2010 Sam Bradford or 2009 Matthew Stafford, Topps Chrome has become the product to find the most collectible autographed rookie cards from the gridiron. (more...) Walker Showdown, 1910 Matte Proof Gold Headline September 2012 Long Beach ExpoThe two finest collections of circulation strike Walking Liberty half dollars in the PCGS Set RegistrySM and the only known complete set of 1910 matte proof U.S. gold coins will be displayed at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Sports Collectible Expo (www.LongBeachExpo.com), September 6 - 8, 2012. The show will be open to the public in the Long Beach, California Convention Center, 100 S. Pine Ave. (more...) Headline-Making E98 ''Baseball Cards From The Attic'' on Display at September 2012 Long Beach ExpoSome of the century-old rare, series E98 baseball cards that recently generated national headlines -- the treasure trove of 1910-era cards discovered in an Ohio house attic -- will be publicly exhibited for the first time on the West Coast at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Sports Collectible Expo (www.LongBeachExpo.com). (more...) PSA Certifies Treasure Trove of Century-Old E98 Baseball CardsA virtual treasure trove of recently discovered 1910-era E98 baseball cards has been certified by Professional Sports Authenticator. The multi-million dollar discovery in Ohio more than doubles the number of E98s certified by PSA and significantly increases the PSA Population Report for this series in Near-Mint and higher grades. (more...) PSA Launches Free, Extensive Sports Memorabilia Resource: PSA CollectibleFactsProfessional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has launched the first phase of a new, free online resource called PSA CollectibleFacts™. PSA officials envision it will soon expand to become the Internet's most comprehensive site for information and illustrations about sports and many non-sports collectibles. (more...) Exclusive (3) Three Card Collectors Set to Be Released at 2012 Baseball EXPOThe McClemmy Companies and Leaf Trading Cards, Inc. will release to attendees at the 2012 Baseball Expo in Anaheim an exclusive trading card set commemorating Anaheim's first title. The set features three prominent players, Garret Anderson, Tim Salmon and Scott Spiezio, from the October 2002 historic series with San Francisco. (more...) Topps Offers First Glimpse Of Quarterbacks In Their New ThreadsTwo NFL stars made major headlines this week. Future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning signed with the Denver Broncos and Fan Favorite Tim Tebow moved to the Big Apple...and Topps was there to capture it all. And not only did collectors take notice, but the major media outlets did as well. (more...) Ernie Banks Is Prime 9 Home Run Legend For Week 7Topps announces that the card redeemable for week # 7 in the 2012 HOME RUN LEGENDS PRIME 9 program is Ernie Banks (Redemption card #7). Every week (for nine straight weeks), Topps will announce a "Prime 9 Player of the Week". Collectors holding the corresponding Prime 9 Redemption card for that week can bring the card into their participating local HTA store and redeem it for an exclusive limited edition Topps Chrome Refractor. (more...) Sports Collectibles Return to Long Beach ExpoA sports collectibles section will be returning to the popular Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo. The three-times-a-year show again will now include buying and selling sports collectibles, such as trading cards, autographs, game-used equipment and other sports-related memorabilia. (more...) 2012 Topps Tribute Baseball OfferToday, Topps launched the highly anticipated 2012 Topps Tribute Baseball into the hobby. Topps originally solicited that the TRIBUTE TO THE STARS AUTOGRAPH insert would appear in sealed boxes as an incremental hit. The card is in product, but was not delivered as an incremental hit. (more...) PSA Population Report and SMR Online Price Guide Now Available FreeProfessional Sports Authenticator (www.PSAcard.com), the world's largest sports memorabilia certification company, now is making its PSA Population Report and Sports Market Report (SMR) Online Price Guide available free to everyone. It previously cost $39.95 annually for a subscription to these invaluable hobby resources. (more...) PSA/DNA Introduces Embedded Hologram TechnologyPSA/DNA Authentication Services (PSACard.com) is now using an embedded hologram in its letters of authenticity (LOA), a technological advance unprecedented in the field of third-party autograph and memorabilia authentication. A second watermark is also being added to the LOA. (more...) PSA New Jersey Office Now Open To Provide Greater Assistance To Collectors And DealersThe new eastern U.S. office of Professional Sports Authenticator (www.PSAcard.com) and PSA/DNA Authentication Services now is open in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Collectors and dealers who want to submit items in person at the office or set up an onsite autograph authentication at their location are invited to call for appointments at (732) 634-3480. (more...) Free PSA Babe Ruth Poster at 2011 National Sports Collectors ConventionFree Babe Ruth posters and special editions of Sports Market Report (SMR) magazine will be given away by Professional Sports Authenticator (www.PSAcard.com) at the 32nd annual National Sports Collectors Convention (www.NSCCshow.com) in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, August 3 - 7, 2011. Visitors to the PSA booth also will have a chance to win valuable sports collectibles. (more...) PSA and PSA/DNA Heading to the Windy City!As a reminder, PSA and PSA/DNA will be attending the 42nd Chicago Sun Times show from March 11 to March 13, 2011. Come visit us at our new location booth C-14 (from the entrance, turn left on the first aisle). Our company will be taking submissions for all of our services and performing onsite autograph authentication, which includes our encapsulation service. (more...) Super Bowl Footballs Tagged With Invisible Ink by PSA/DNA to Combat CounterfeitsOver 100 footballs will be used in the upcoming Super Bowl game, and to protect against possible counterfeiting every one of them will be "tagged" with a specially-prepared synthetic DNA ink that leaves an invisible-to-the-naked-eye security mark. The sideline pylons and even the coin used for the game-opening coin toss will be marked, too. (more...) Sirius Sports Cards Auction #24 Opens January 1: Ends January 13Sirius Sports Cards' next auction will be open for bidding on January 1 and closes January 13. Be sure to mark your calendar for a great assortment of cards and memorabilia available. Always accepting consignments. (more...) 2010 PSA/DNA Autograph Report - The Ten Most Dangerous AutographsSince 1998, PSA/DNA has evaluated approximately two million autographs. Last year alone, PSA/DNA's team of experts reviewed over 200,000 autographs from collectors and dealers worldwide. Unfortunately, as a result of the popularity and value of many autographs, a good portion of them are forged by unscrupulous individuals. (more...) 2011 PSA Service Fee and Submission UpdateAs a valued PSA customer, we would like to thank you for your continued support as PSA enters its 20th year as the leading grading and authentication service in the industry. We are very excited about 2011 and look forward to unveiling some exciting new services as the year progresses. (more...) 1916 M101-5 Sporting News Chicago Examiner Uncut SheetA rare find of a 1916 Sporting News M101-5 uncut sheet was announced by David J. Rosenberg of DJR Auctions. For over 50 years, the framed uncut sheet hung undisturbed in a small town saloon less than 300 miles from Chicago. (more...) PSA Attending the Chicago Sun Times Sports Collectibles Show to Perform Onsite Card Grading and Autograph Authentication November 19-21, 2010As many of you know, PSA will be attending the Chicago Sun Times Sports Collectibles Show to perform onsite card grading and autograph authentication November 19-21, 2010. Onsite card grading is a great way to have your submissions processed immediately, avoiding the time and expense of shipping your cards across the country. (more...) PSA Announces Website RedesignIn hopes of improving your collecting experience, PSA has decided to revamp its website. This new design should make it much easier to find the information you are searching for. Specific, clearly marked categories have been established in hopes of improving navigation efficiency. (more...) PSA Signs with Baseball Hall of Fame: Free SMR Magazines in CooperstownProfessional Sports Authenticator www.PSAcard.com, the world's largest sports memorabilia and trading card authentication and grading company, is now in the official lineup at the renowned National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. (more...) PSA/DNA Update – Tamper Evident StickersEffective immediately, PSA/DNA will be utilizing the red, white and blue colored stickers, used prior to the unveiling of the newer silver label, as part of the autograph authentication process. (more...) Memory Lane Ready To Launch Huge Spring Auction"All encompassing" might be the best phrase to use when describing Memory Lane Inc's upcoming spring catalog auction. 1175 lots of high-grade and rare sports cards and memorabilia will be on the block when the company opens bidding March 26th. (more...) PSA/DNA Will Authenticate HOF Autographed Jerseys at Santa Anita Fundraiser, April 3, 2010Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert of Baffert Racing Stables will autograph limited edition jerseys on April 3, 2010, at Santa Anita Park as a fund-raiser for retired thoroughbreds, and each signed jersey immediately will be "tagged" by PSA/DNA Authentication Services with a specially-prepared synthetic DNA ink to prevent possible counterfeiting. (more...) PSA Announces Custom Card Encapsulation ServiceSince 1991, PSA has helped authenticate, grade and preserve millions of trading cards and other collectibles. Many of them are the most valuable of their kind in the world. (more...) Chicago Sun Times Sports Collectibles Show Grading SpecialAs many of you know, PSA will be attending the Chicago Sun Times Sports Collectibles Show to perform onsite card grading and autograph authentication from March 19-21, 2010. Onsite card grading is a great way to have your submissions processed immediately, avoiding the time and expense of shipping your cards across the country. (more...) March PSA/DNA Special - 50% off Crossover Special50% off Crossover Special. Hurry special is from March 1st thru March 31st. PSA/DNA is offering a special for authentication to all our customers, no membership required. (more...) PSA Photograde™ Online - Free PSA Service Lets You Easily Compare Cards' GradesThe grade or condition of sports or other trading cards is a crucial factor in determining their value. PSA Photograde™ Online, a free, new online service from Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), helps hobbyists gain a better understanding of the PSA Grading Standards and how they apply to their cards by providing a visual tour. (more...) Free Autograph Grading Special through PSA/DNA Extended through February 2010Free Autograph Grading Special through PSA/DNA Extended through February 2010. Any full-price submission sent to PSA/DNA for autograph authentication between February 1st and February 28th will be graded for FREE! (more...) January PSA/DNA Special - Free Autograph Grading Special through PSA/DNATo kick-off 2010 PSA/DNA will be offering one of the most aggressive specials our company has ever put together. Any full-price submission sent to PSA/DNA for autograph authentication between January 1st and January 31st will be graded for FREE! (more...) December PSA/DNA Special - Half Price for Letter UpgradeDuring the month of December, PSA/DNA will be offering our customers the opportunity to upgrade to our Premium Letter service when sending in items for authentication which would normally come with our Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for only $5.00 per item; that's 50% off the normal fee of $10.00 per item. (more...) PSA/DNA Unveils New Tamper-Evident StickerEffective November 23, 2009, all items authenticated by PSA/DNA will be accompanied by a new version of the tamper-evident sticker. This new sticker will utilize a hologram feature and a different type of tamper-evident technology. (more...) November PSA/DNA Autograph Encapsulation SpecialAny autograph cut or card sent in with a declared value of $250 or less is now only $10. You get the autograph authenticated and encapsulated in PSA's tamper evident holder for only $10. (more...) On-site PSA Grading Specials to be Offered at Chicago Sun-Times ShowAs many of you know, PSA will be attending the Chicago Sun Times Sports Collectibles Show to perform onsite card grading and autograph authentication from November 20-22, 2009. (more...) October PSA/DNA Special - Half Price for Letter UpgradeDuring the month of October PSA/DNA will be offering our customers the opportunity to upgrade to our Premium Letter service when sending in items for authentication which would normally come with our Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for only $5.00 per item; that's 50% off the normal fee of $10.00 per item. (more...) Autograph Encapsulation Special from PSA/DNAYou can have any sport or non-sport autographed card or cut valued under $250 authenticated and encapsulated for only $10 by taking advantage of PSA/DNA's September special for autographs. (more...) Free Autograph Grading Special through PSA/DNA - Extended!Free Autograph Grading Special through PSA/DNA Extended by Popular Demand. PSA/DNA is Now Offering to Grade all Autographs for FREE!!! (more...) Free Autograph Grading Special through PSA/DNAFree Autograph Grading Special through PSA/DNA Back by Popular Demand. PSA/DNA is Now Offering to Grade all Autographs for FREE!!! (more...) Planning on Attending This Year's 30th National Sports Collectors Convention?If you are one of the SuperVIP's (see benefits below), PSA has added a bonus to the package with a "Free Grade" good for any card with a declared value up to $1,999.00. (more...) Sizzling Summer Savings from PSA/DNA!For the month of June, take advantage of super savings from PSA/DNA for autograph authentication fees of $30 or less. (more...) Knotty Pine Auction - Living Estate of Mrs. Ted Williams, May 30Part II of the living estate of Dolores Wettach Williams – the former high-fashion model, actress and third wife of Hall of Fame baseball legend Ted Williams – will be sold at auction on Saturday, May 30, by Knotty Pine Auction Service, beginning at 11 a.m. (more...) PSA/DNA Offers Auction QuickOpinion for AutographsBidders in any current online autograph auction can now utilize the expert resources of PSA/DNA, the world's largest autograph authentication service, to help them make informed decisions before placing bids. With just a few keystrokes, the company's new Auction QuickOpinionSM service lets prospective bidders get expert opinions on the likely authenticity of signatures. (more...) Half Price Autograph Grading Special Through PSA/DNADuring last month's PSA/DNA special, we received many requests from customers who have items already authenticated by PSA/DNA to have the autograph graded so, for the month of April, PSA/DNA is offering half price autograph grading for previously PSA/DNA authenticated items. (more...) World's Most Expensive Rookie Card AuctionedMemory Lane Inc., based in Tustin, CA, the sports and non-sports auction company who recently made headlines all across the country for selling one of the oldest baseball cards in the hobby's history. (more...) PSA/DNA at Sun-Times Show, Free Autograph Grading Offer Ending SoonThere's still time to take advantage of an exciting offer to mark the launch of the new PSA/DNA Authentication Services Autograph Registry. (more...) Free Autograph Grading Special Through PSA/DNATo kick-off our new PSA/DNA Autograph Registry, we will be offering one of the most aggressive specials our company has ever put together. (more...) Legends of the Game to Offer Open House with PSA/DNAOn February 11, Legends of the Game will be offering an open house where customers can come in and have their items authenticated by PSA/DNA on site. (more...) Collecting Sports LegendsAfter a lengthy delay, Collecting Sports Legends is finally here! This 376-page, full color book covers everything from trading cards to autographs to game-used bats and much, much more. (more...) PSA Authenticates 139-Year-Old Baseball CardOn January 7, 2009, Yahoo! Sports reported that Bernice Gallego of Fresno, CA, had made a once-in-a-lifetime find: an 1869 card featuring the "Red Stocking B.B. Club of Cincinnati," the first professional baseball team. (more...) PSA Displays Dmitri Young's Amazing Hall of Fame Rookie Cards Collection at The NationalWashington Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young’s collection of high-grade Hall of Fame players’ rookie cards will be displayed by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) at this summer’s National Sports Collectors Convention. Many cards are graded PSA Gem Mint 10. (more...) PSA Set Registry And Collectors Corner Team Up To Provide A Great New ServiceThe PSA Set Registry(SM) is now linked to Collectors Corner, a Collectors Universe company. Collectors Corner is a marketplace for coins, currency and trading cards. (more...) Babe Ruth Rookie Card Sells For Record $517,000, Countless Baseball Card Auction Records Shattered!!!The economy may be on the ropes, but economic caution in the high-end baseball card and memorabilia market was nowhere in sight at Robert Edward’s record-setting May 3, 2008 auction. (more...) PSA Set Registry Adds New FeaturesMore than a half dozen new features are being added to the popular Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) Set RegistrySM (www.psacard.com/setregistry) to help collectors easily manage their registered collections of cards and tickets. (more...) Only Known "Shoeless" Joe Jackson Bat From His Major League Career Sells For $301,000Today in a crowded salesroom, the only known “Shoeless” Joe Jackson Signature Model “Black Betsy” Game Bat Dating From His Major League Career sold for $301,000 to an American private collector. (more...) Collectors Corner Launches Sports Card Marketplace For PSA CardsThe Certified Coin Exchange (CCE), one of the world’s largest and most active online marketplaces devoted exclusively to certified collectibles, is expanding to include PSA-certified sports and non-sports trading cards. (more...) Pristine Babe Ruth Autographed Baseball At Memory Lane's May 17th AuctionHe spent 35 years as a dentist, but Carvel Lincoln was a fireballing 16 year-old pitcher in August of 1947. Sixty-one years later, the souvenir an ailing Babe Ruth handed out that day is about to become one of the premier items in an upcoming sports memorabilia auction. (more...) Babe Ruth Artifacts, Important Jackie Robinson Papers To Be SoldThree historic and important pieces of baseball history will be among the hundreds of items available when Memory Lane Inc. opens its Spring Fever Rarities Auction. (more...) Top Results At April R&R Auction Span From Colonial Period To Space AgeIt didn’t matter whether your tastes ran more toward the funny pages than to Ben Franklin—there was definitely something for everyone at R&R’s April auction, which concluded on April 16. (more...) Reminder from PSA and PSA/DNA - New Holders AvailableOver the past year or so, PSA has developed more and more trading card holders. These new holders provide a much better fit for several different issues, something we could not do in prior years. (more...) Topps Announces The 49th Annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star TeamThe Topps Company announces the 49th annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team following balloting by Major League managers. (more...)
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