SET REGISTRY SPOTLIGHT

Cryer64 - The Number One Current Finest 1964 Topps Baseball Set
There's a lot of activity in the 1964 Topps baseball set with 57 sets registered, but the owner of the Cryer64 set has managed to climb to the top and now claims that number one spot. With a set rating of 8.59, it seems unlikely that any of the other 56 sets can catch Cryer64 before the 2004 Set Registry Awards deadline. Are we too early to say congratulations? We don't think so! Click here to view this great set.

New PSA Set RegistrySM Software Update!
Since the launch of the new software earlier this month, we have introduced a few more features.

• You can now add cards to multiple sets such as your basic and master. Note that both sets must be established in order for you to do this. After adding a certification number to the first set and selecting the second set you would like the cert added to, be certain to validate both sets. This function just went live this week, so please contact us should you experience any problems.
• The new deductions for qualifiers are as follows:
9Q = -2
8Q = -2
7Q = -2
6Q = -2
5Q = -2
4Q = -2
3Q = -1
2Q = -1
1Q = no deduction
Qualifiers are also taken into account in the populations associated with each card.
• Cards which have been authenticated, but have no grade are now accepted into the Registry with zero points. These cards do count towards your completion factor.
• To view a list of all the certification numbers you currently have registered, go to the link called "Cert Search" on the Registry/Edit Set page.

Important Notice Regarding Missing Spec Numbers
If you attempt to add a card and you receive a message that states that the card does not have a spec number in the set, this does not necessarily mean that the card is not in the PSA database. In most cases, the card is in the database, but the identification number (spec number) is not in the Registry. The spec number is the way in which the program identifies that the card is correct for the set and allows for automatic validations. When this message occurs, simply email setregistry@collectors.com with the name of the set and the certification number and the Registry staff will add the spec number to the set. You will be notified when you can add the card to your set. There will be a high occurrence of missing spec numbers in player sets, HOF sets, modern sets. In most cases, this is because there are many cards in these sets which have never been registered.

2004 Set Registry Awards Deadline is Sunday, October 31!

• Any new sets or edits to existing sets must be validated before 10:00 pm EST (7:00 pm PST) on October 31st.
• In order to qualify you must own and have possession of the cards you are listing in your sets.
• Occasionally, you may find a card is still being listed in another member's set, may not be in the PSA database, or may be missing a spec number in the Registry. Therefore, it is imperative that you plan ahead. If you are unable to add a card and you receive an error message, please email setregistry@collectors.com PRIOR to the deadline. WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR EMAIL BY 10 PM EST (7 PM PST) IN ORDER FOR THE CARD TO QUALIFY. DO NOT send your email to info@psacard.com or to an individual.
• To review the list of award categories, click here.
• Judging by PSA experts will take place the first week in November and the winners will be announced in mid-November.

Set Registry Special Ending October 31st!
$10 for any Super Bowl ticket (normally $15-$50) with no minimum. Click here for details.

We have once again begun loading new set requests and will notify you when your set composition is online. Please note that any request we received after August 31st for card additions to player sets which are already online will not be added to the player sets until after the awards deadline on October 31st. Should you have any questions, please email setregistry@collectors.com. Visit the Set Registry News page and learn which set composites have been recently added to the Registry and other Set Registry news. The following are new set composites added to the Registry:

1954 Bowman Master Baseball 1957 Topps Master Baseball 1965 Topps Embossed Baseball 1973 O-Pee-Chee Baseball 1996 Upper Deck Cal Ripken Collection Baseball 2004 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractors Baseball 1964 Topps Los Angeles Angels 1977 Topps California Angels 1985 Topps St. Louis Cardinals 1964-65 Kahn's Basketball 1973-74 Topps Team Stickers Basketball 1974 Globetrotters Wonder Bread Basketball 1976 Buckman's Discs Blank Back Basketball 1996-97 Topps Draft Picks Basketball 2000 eTopps Football

2003 Sp Authentic Football Earl Morrall Basic Set Earl Morrall Master Set Jim Plunkett Basic Set Jim Plunkett Master Set 1971 Topps Baltimore Colts 1970-71 Topps/OPC Sticker Stamps Hockey 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Team Canada Hockey 1990-91 Score Canadian Hockey 1950 Topps License Plates 1952 Dixie Cup Nelson's Ice Cream 2001 Topps Lord of the Rings Autographs 2004 Rittenhouse Six Million Dollar Man Autographs Cotton Bowl Tickets

Fun, informative, and sometimes controversial, the PSA Set RegistrySM 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 RegistrySM is a work in progress and we invite your comments and ideas. Send your suggestions to setregistry@collectors.com.

What football issue is the most eye-appealing?

1. 1935 National Chicle
2. 1952 Bowman Large
3. 1955 Topps All-American
4. 1957 Topps
5. 1965 Topps Tall Boys

Click here to answer. Results will be posted in the next Insider.

Results from last survey: 56% thought the Yankees would win the ALCS in five games or more. Click here for a complete breakdown.