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PSA HOBBY NEWS
American Memorabilia "All-Star 2006" Auction Closes July 13, 2006
In celebration of this year's All-Star Game being played in Victor Moreno's hometown of Pittsburgh, American Memorabilia is offering a number of high profile Roberto Clemente treasures. Click here for more details.
Mile High Card Company Eclipses Firm Record by Realizing Over 2.1 Million in Their June Auction!
By offering many recognized hobby rarities, as well as some truly astounding high grade material in the form of single cards and complete sets, Mile High Card Company continues to establish firm and industry records in terms of prices realized. Click here to read more.
Mastro Auctions' June Event Exceeds $2 Million
On June 22, Mastro Auctions closed its 2006 summer Classic Collector sale and recorded the latest success in its ongoing effort to bring the best the hobby has to offer to a wider collecting audience. Click here to read more.
PSA SET HISTORY
 The Story of the 1978 Topps Baseball Set
According to the PSA Population Report, more than twice as many cards have been submitted from this issue as the 1977 Topps set. Hobbyists collect this set out of nostalgia -- and for the chance to own rookie cards of Murray and Molitor -- but are frustrated by the set's lack of quality control. Completing this set in high grade is a challenge.
Click here to read on.
PSA COLLECTORS CORNER
The Batting Cage: Collecting World Series and All Star Game Bats
Bats that have actually been used in World Series and All Star Games are among the most sought after treasures by game-used bat collectors. In this article, PSA/DNA experts John Taube and Vince Malta take a look at bats used in these "Big Games," discuss their history, and give you a better understanding of the grading standards applied to these magnificent items of baseball memorabilia.
Click here to read more.
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PSA SET REGISTRY SM SPOTLIGHT
Jeffrey Brewer (Redsoxjeff's Quest back to 1977) - The Number One Current Finest 1977 Topps Set
In 2005, Jeffrey won the "Best of the Registry" award for his 1977 Topps baseball set. This year he won the major award for Best Modern Baseball Set of the Year (1972-present)! Ranked as one of the decade's toughest sets due to poor paper quality, it is an amazing achievement to obtain a GPA of 9.25 for a set of 1977 Topps. This award is well-deserved. Congratulations Jeff! Click here to view.
PSA Set Registry Luncheon
If you have not yet RSVP'd for the luncheon to be held at the National Show, please send your acceptance to setregistry@collectors.com no later than July 14th in order to get your name on the reservation list.
New Set Registry Special
$13 per card/5 business days (approx.) - cards valued under $500. No Minimum. 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. The following are new set composites added to the Registry:
- 1914 Fatima T222 Baseball
- 1927 American Caramel Series of 60 (E126) Baseball
- 1935 Schutter-Johnson (R332) Baseball
- 1948 Topps Magic Photo Baseball
- 1963 Exhibits Statistic Back Baseball
- 1969 Citgo Coins Baseball
- 1969 MLBPA Pins Baseball
- 1978 Burger King Astros Baseball
- 1978 Burger King Rangers Baseball
- 1978 Burger King Yankees Baseball
- 1980 Hall of Fame Exhibits Baseball
- 1985 Woolworth Baseball
- 1990 Leaf Preview Baseball
- 1992 Barry Colla Nolan Ryan Baseball
- 1993 Topps Traded Baseball
- 1996 Bowmans Best Mirror Image Refractor Baseball
- 1996 Leaf Frank Thomas' Greatest Hits Baseball
- 1999 Topps Gold Label Race to Aaron Baseball
- 2000 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor Baseball
- 2001 Armour Stars Baseball
- 2001 Fleer Ripken Commemorative Baseball
- 2003 Fanfest Chicago White Sox Commemorative Baseball
- 2004 Topps Baseball
- 2004 Topps Cracker Jack Mini Blue Baseball
- 2004 Topps Traded Baseball
- 2005 Cracker Jack Take Me Out to the Ballgame Relics Baseball
- 2006 Topps 2K All-Stars Baseball
- 2006 Topps Own the Game Baseball
- The Glory of Their Times Baseball
- Albert Pujols Rookie Cards
- 1951 Topps Red/Blue Back New York Yankees
- 1954 Topps Cincinnati Redlegs
- 1957 Topps Chicago White Sox
- 1957 Topps Detroit Tigers
- 1957 Topps St. Louis Cardinals
- 1958 Topps St. Louis Cardinals
- 1961 Topps Philadelphia Phillies
- 1962 Topps Philadelphia Phillies
- 1964 Topps Philadelphia Phillies
- 1970 Topps Detroit Tigers
- 1970 Topps Philadelphia Phillies
- 1971 Topps Philadelphia Phillies
- 1975 Topps Houston Astros
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- 1975 Topps Oakland Athletics
- 1978 Topps Chicago White Sox
- 1978 Topps Cleveland Indians
- 1979 Topps Philadelphia Phillies
- 1993 Topps Texas Rangers
- 2000 Topps Anaheim Angels
- 1995-96 Finest Mystery Bordered Refractors Basketball
- Dave Bing Master Set
- 1948 Topps Magic Photo Football
- 1972 O-Pee-Chee CFL Trio Sticker Inserts Football
- 1977 Fleer Team Action Football
- 1978 Fleer Team Action Football
- 1985 Topps Stickers Coming Soon Football
- 1988 Starline Prototypes Football
- 1991 Stadium Club Football
- 1993 Stadium Club Football
- 1994 SP Holoview Football
- 1996 Select Certified Football
- 1997 Topps Autographs Football
- 1999 Upper Deck Century Legends Century Collection Football
- 2000 SP Authentic Sign of the Times Football
- 2001 UD Graded Game Jerseys Football
- 2002 SP Authentic Threads Single Football
- 2005 SP Authentic Football
- 2005 SP Authentic Rookie Fabrics Bronze Football
- 2005 SP Authentic Scripts for Success Autographs Football
- 2005 SP Authentic Sign of the Times Football
- 1968 American Oil-Double
- 1887 Allen & Ginter American Editors Small (N1)
- 1957 C.W.S. Western Stars
- 1966 Rat Patrol
- 1971 Topps Bobby Sherman
- 1973 Topps Wacky Packages Series 2
- 1973 Topps Wacky Packages Series 3
- 1974 Topps Wacky Packages Series 7
- 1974 Topps Wacky Packages Series 9
- 1974 Topps Wacky Packages Series 10
- 1975 Topps Wacky Packages Series 12
- 1975 Topps Wacky Packages Series 14-Tan Back
- 1980 Topps Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back
- 1985 Hasbro Transformers
- 1986 Garbage Pail Kids Series 6
- A.L. & N.L. Cy Young Autographed Baseballs
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Bookmark these important links!
To request a new set:
http://www.psacard.com/set_registry/set_request.chtml
To request a card addition to an established player set:
http://www.psacard.com/set_registry/player_additions.chtml
To delete a card from all sets at once:
http://user.collectors.com/psa/set_registry/delete_items.chtml
To update your email address:
http://www.psacard.com/join/update.chtml
Fun, informative, and sometimes controversial, the PSA Set Registry 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 Registry 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:
I know that the 1985 Donruss and 1987 Donruss cards both have black borders but is one issue tougher than the other to find in Mint condition?
Answer:
In short - yes. While they both have black borders, the 1985 Donruss issue was produced with edges that chip far more easily than the 1987 issue. You will notice that these cards, even if taken directly from a pack or factory set, will often show wear (white) along the sides and at the corner tips. This set is simply more fragile so true Mint and Gem Mint copies are quite desirable.
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COLLECTORS SURVEY
What is your primary purpose in attending the National Sports Collectors Convention?
- To buy/sell/trade collectibles
- To authenticate/grade collectibles
- To meet other collectors
- To obtain autographs from the guests
Click here to answer. Results will be posted in the next Insider.
Results from last survey: 36% of our readers said that Wilt Chamberlain is the greatest center in NBA history. Click here for a complete breakdown.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
See PSA at These Upcoming Shows!
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The National 27th Annual Sports Collectors Convention
Location:
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
July 26-30, 2006
Show Info:
For more information on The National, click here.
For more information about PSA services, call PSA Customer Service at (800) 325-1121 or visit www.psacard.com.
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The National 27th Annual Sports Collectors Convention
- PSA will be offering on-site grading.
- PSA/DNA autograph experts will be available to authenticate your previously signed autographs on-site.
Public Hours:
To be determined...
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PSA Public Friday
Location:
Collectors Universe
1921 E. Alton Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
August 25, 2006
Show Info:
For more information on PSA Public Friday, visit www.psacard.com.
For more information about PSA services, call PSA Customer Service at (800) 325-1121 or visit www.psacard.com.
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PSA Public Friday
- PSA representatives will be available to answer all your questions and accept submissions for all levels of service for PSA and PSA/DNA.
Public Hours:
10am - 4pm
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Tri-Star Labor Day Weekend Show
Location:
Concourse Center
San Francisco, CA
September 1-4, 2006
Show Info:
For more information on The Tri-Star Labor Day Weekend Show, click here.
For more information about PSA services, call PSA Customer Service at (800) 325-1121 or visit www.psacard.com.
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Tri-Star Labor Day Weekend Show
- PSA representatives will be available to answer all your 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.
Public Hours:
To be determined...
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West Coast Collectors Convention
Location:
Hollywood Park Casino & Convention
3883 W. Century Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90303
September 8-10, 2006
Show Info:
For more information on the West Coast Collectors Convention, click here.
For more information about PSA services, call PSA Customer Service at (800) 325-1121 or visit www.psacard.com.
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West Coast Collectors Convention
- PSA representatives will be available to answer all your 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.
Public Hours:
To be determined...
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