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PSA MARKET REPORT
Do You Have the Balls?
The single-signed baseballs, that is. If you've got 'em, PSA will soon grade them. In this article, PSA President Joe Orlando explains why PSA is launching this service and what makes it so exciting. Click here to read more.
PSA PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Mr. Tiger Towed the Line
Measuring Al Kaline's greatness isn't easy. Injuries dogged his career and kept a few of his seasons from being as stellar as they might have been. Nevertheless, there's no disputing that "The Line" was one of the best. In this article, David Laurell explores the career and the cards of this Detroit Tiger institution. Click here to read on.
PSA VINTAGE SET REVIEW
A Philly for Your Thoughts: The 1964 Philadelphia Football Set
Looking for a mid-sized, affordable vintage football set to collect? The 1964 Philadelphia set features great stars, top rookies and sharp player photos, making it an excellent choice. Take a look!
Click here to read all about it.
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SET REGISTRY SPOTLIGHT
TR's - The Number One Current Finest 1971-72 Topps Basketball Set
TR had been working on this set for some time, but suddenly, he's completed it and jumped into the number one spot with a GPA of 8.02. This tops the Museum of Sports History's set which had received the "Best of the Registry" award for two years running. This popular set has 26 other collectors actively competing for glory, but so far, TR is the first to reach 100% completion. Congratulations! Click here to view.
New Set Registry Special! 5-day turnaround/$10 a card! Click here for details.
Visit the Set Registry News page and learn which set composites have been recently added to the Registry and other Set Registry news.
To see what new sets are soon to be added, visit the Set Request List. If your set is not listed, send us your request using the Set Request Form.
New composites recently added include:
- 1910 E98 Set of 30 Baseball
- 1959 Morrell Meats Dodgers
- 1977 Wendy's Discs Baseball
- 1980 Laughlin Famous Feats Baseball
- 1992 Denny's Grand Slam Baseball
- 1992 Topps Baseball
- 1992 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams Baseball
- 1996 Denny's Instant Replay Holograms Baseball
- 2002 Topps Tribute Baseball
- 2003 Topps Chrome Red Backs Relics Refractor Baseball
- R.O.Y. Rookie Set Baseball
- 1957 Topps Brooklyn Dodgers
- 1970 Topps San Francisco Giants Baseball
- 1972 Topps San Francisco Giants Baseball
- 1994 Upper Deck Jordan Rair Air Basketball
- 2003 UD Superstars Lebron James Basketball
- 2003 Spx Football
- Art Donovan Master Set
- 1955-56 Parkhurst Quaker Oats Hockey
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- 1969-70 OPC Master Set Hockey
- 1973-74 O-Pee-Chee Rings Hockey
- 1985-87 Hall of Fame Cards Hockey
- 1888 Allen and Ginter N2 Celebrated American Indian Chiefs
- 1889 Allen and Ginter N7 Fans of the Period
- 1889 Allen and Ginter N39 Fish From American Waters
- 1889 Allen and Ginter N42 Song Birds Of The World
- 1890 Allen and Ginter N37 Birds Of America
- 1890 Allen and Ginter N40 Game Birds
- 1890 Allen and Ginter N41 Quadrupeds
- 1890 Allen and Ginter N44 the World's Decorations
- 1935 Gallaher Ltd. Signed Portraits of Famous Stars
- 1936 Goudey Soldier Boys
- 1939 Abdulla and Company Ltd Screen Stars
- 1939 Gumakers of America True Spy Stories
- 1941 Gum Inc. Superman
- 1965 Mchale's Navy
- 1971 Cadbury Schweppes Foods Limited Age of The Dinosaur
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Fun, informative, and sometimes controversial, the PSA Set RegistryTM Messageboard is the place to get involved with other collectors who are currently participating in the Set Registry program or are just beginning. Click here to chat on the Set Registry Messageboard. The PSA Set RegistryTM is a work in progress and we invite your comments and ideas. Send your suggestions to setregistry@collectors.com.
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PSA Q & A
Question:
How important are numbers on knobs when looking at game-used bats?
Answer:
Great question: It depends on the player and the era. There are many cases where a number on a knob adds value to a bat, especially when the number is unique in some way. For example, Ted Williams game-used bats will sometimes exhibit a black painted "9" on the knob -- it had a very unique look. This type of characteristic can place the bat into the hands of the player and add some real value. Other times, numbers are not as important. For example, Mickey Mantle was very inconsistent with applying his number to the knobs of his bats -- even Willie Mays was inconsistent with this. Early on, Mays bats are rarely seen with a number but his bats from later in his career tend to have "24" on the knob. There's a lot of research that needs to be done but the research is worth it -- become familiar with player characteristics.
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COLLECTORS SURVEY
Who is the best catcher of all-time?
- Johnny Bench
- Roy Campanella
- Yogi Berra
- Carlton Fisk
- Ivan Rodriguez
Click here to answer. Results will be posted in the next Insider.
Results from last survey: No contest! 86% said that in 10 years, Babe Ruth will still be looked upon as the greatest acquisition in Yankee history. Click here for a complete breakdown.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
See PSA at These Upcoming Shows!
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86th Philadelphia Sports Card and Memorabilia Show
Location:
Fort Washington Expo Ctr.
1100 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
March 5 - 7, 2004
Show Info:
For more information on the 86th Philly Show, visit www.phillyshow.org.
For more information about PSA services, call PSA Customer Service at (800) 325-1121 or visit www.psacard.com.
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PSA representatives will be available to answer all questions and accept submissions for all levels of service through Sunday.
PSA/DNA autograph experts will be available to authenticate your previously signed autographs on-site.
SHOW SPECIAL SERVICE
- $10 per card 10 day turnaround time.
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PSA Saturday
Date: March 6, 2004
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location:
Collectors Universe
1921 E. Alton Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Show Info:
For more information on the PSA Saturday Show or PSA services, call PSA Customer Service at (800) 325-1121 or visit www.psacard.com.
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PSA SATURDAY SPECIAL SERVICE - NO SHIPPING COSTS!!
- $10 per card - Submit your cards valued at $2500.00 or less at PSA Saturday on March 6 for pick-up at the next PSA Saturday, April 3rd.
You may also have your cards mailed to you. Return shipping fees will apply. Please refer to the shipping chart located on the reverse side of all PSA invoices.
Admission is free! PSA representatives are available to answer questions and accept submissions for all levels of service.
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28th Annual Chicago Sun Times Sports Collectors Convention
Location:
Donald E. Stephens Conv. Ctr.
5555 N River Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
March 19 - 21, 2004
Show Info:
For more information on the Chicago Sun Times Show, visit www.sportsnewsproductions.net.
For more information about PSA services, call PSA Customer Service at (800) 325-1121 or visit www.psacard.com.
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PSA will be offering on-site grading Friday through Sunday. Last day for same day service is Sunday 12:00pm
PSA/DNA will be available on site to authenticate your previously signed items.
Public hours:
3/19 - Friday - 5pm - 9:30pm
3/20 - Saturday - 9:30am - 5pm
3/21 - Sunday - 9:30am - 4pm
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