PSA eCollector

PSA eCollector VOL. 2, Number 4
February 21, 2001

The Market Report

A Great Slugger Passes and a Bat Question Answered

Eddie Mathews was often overlooked and overshadowed by the likes of Hank Aaron and Mickey Mantle, but his numbers and intensity keep Mathews in the minds of collectors.
Click here to read more.

Subscribe to the online PSA Population Report^SM and the PSA Price Guide for as little as $4.95 a month! Updated weekly, get the latest census data on all cards graded by PSA. And get the current prices for your favorite sportscards.

Player Profile

Mario's Big Return

In his first game back, a 5-0 whitewashing of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Super Mario netted a goal and added two assists. Three nights later, he torched the Ottawa Senators for a goal and three assists. The Penguins suddenly have become contenders for a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Click here to read more.

The PSA Collectors Club offers free grading and a subscription to the Sportscard Market Report. Click here for details.

Our Readers Ask

Question: I wanted to know if a card goes up in value if the wrong information is printed on the back. I have a 1989 Topps Randy Velarde card that says he was drafted on June 14, 1935! What's the deal?

Answer: Velarde must be in great shape! With all the technology today, you never know. All right, let's get serious. In a case where an error exists, but a factory never did anything to correct it, the card is not usually worth a premium. The card is a nice novelty item and a Randy Velarde collector might have a few laughs, but unfortunately, this card is probably not worth a stick of gum.
--Joe Orlando, Editor Sportscard Market Report

Do you have a question for our experts? Click here.

The Expert's Corner

Signature Study of Martin Dihigo
Although his countrymen have revered him as a national hero during his lifetime, his destitute community, or the Country of Cuba have failed to honor him with an appropriate burial site - a shameful oversight to the greatest athlete in Cuban history.
Click here to read more.

Announcements

PSA On-Site Grading Next Weekend!
PSA is offering on-site sportscard grading services at the following show next weekend:

74th Philadelphia Sportscard & Memorabilia Show
March 2 - 4, 2001
Ft. Washington Expo Center
Ft. Washington, PA

Take advantage of two great PSA Show Services!

Guaranteed Two-Hour Show Service -- just $50 per card!
Standard Show Service (same or next day at show) -- just $35 per card!
Cards may be submitted at the show to all PSA grading levels.

So bring your vintage or modern cards of any value and have them graded at the show by the industry's leading card grading company, PSA.

For more information about 74th Philadelphia Sportscard & Memorabilia Show, call EPSCC Inc. at 215-643-0910.

For more information about PSA grading at the show, call 800-325-1121.

ALSO NEXT WEEKEND...
PSA will be accepting submissions for all PSA grading levels at the following show:

Kit Young Hawaii Trade Conference Show
March 3 - 4, 2001
Ilikai Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii

For more information about the show, 877-746-9757 or go to www.krause.com.