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PSA SET REVIEWS
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1962 Topps Mars Attacks Set - Martians Still Have Hobby Appeal
People have always been fascinated with the idea of life on other planets. Many movies and television shows have centered on alien life forms.
Some have been friendly while others have been hostile. In 1962, a trading card set that detailed an alien invasion of Earth hit the market -- Mars Attacks.
This fascinating and colorful issue makes it very clear that these aliens were not friendly at all. In the following article, read more about what makes this
classic non-sports set so popular.
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PSA COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT
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Collecting Cards is a "Hoot" for Rob Taylor
Rob Taylor's collection is focused on one of the great pitchers in MLB history -- Bob Gibson. The hard-throwing righty terrorized batters
throughout the National League and he was never afraid to come inside and back a hitter off the plate. Taylor's passion for collecting was rejuvenated in 2008,
the 40th anniversary of Gibson's amazing 1968 season. In the following piece, Taylor explains how collecting Gibson cards and putting them up on the Set Registry
has been very rewarding.
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PSA SET REGISTRYSM SPOTLIGHT
Twinight #1 Master Set - The Number One Current Finest 1959 Fleer Three Stooges
Master Set
Even sportscard collectors can appreciate the importance and popularity of this non-sports issue, featuring Moe, Larry and Curly in some of their most
hilarious situations. This 96-card set has enjoyed a great deal of fanfare in recent years and, in 2009, we simply had no choice but to recognize this
particular set. Not only does this set exhibit a leading GPA of 9.56, this collector owns 11 of the top 17 sets (including the top 6 in a row), all complete
in PSA NM-MT 8 or better, within the category. Need we say more?
Click here for a look.
PSA Set Registry Awards 2009
Winners have been announced. Congratulations to all of our participants for another fantastic year! To review the list of winners, please
click here.
To view the 2009 HOF Inductees, please click here.
PSA Set Registry Luncheon at National
Thank you to all who were able to attend. The program consisted of the 2009 award presentations, a hilarious, not to mention surprising, introduction from
Joe Orlando, followed by an impromptu and entertaining speech from this year's HOF inductee, Michael Rakosi. Wrapping the event up was a spirited Q&A session
with Joe.
Set Registry Special - $14/5-Day
$14 per card/5 business days (approximate) - cards valued under $500 - sports and non-sports cards. No Minimum.
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Visit the Set Registry News
page and learn which set composites have been recently added to the Registry and other Set Registry news.
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:
When it comes to awards, which one is considered the most valuable?
Answer:
Over the years, the award that seems to generate the highest price at auction has been the Heisman Trophy. They have sold for over $250,000 in the past.
After that, baseball MVP awards seem to be next in line with several examples eclipsing the $100,000 mark over the years. There are many other awards and
trophies from various sports that have generated tremendous prices at auction, from Cy Young Awards to Championship Boxing Belts, but the two noted above seem
to be the consistent leaders.
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COLLECTORS SURVEY
Value aside, which of the following boxing autographs do you feel is the most important?
- Jack Johnson
- Joe Louis
- Rocky Marciano
- Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali
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to answer. Results will be posted in the next Insider.
Results from last survey: 72% felt that the 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson HOF rookie card has the most potential.
Click here for a complete breakdown.
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PSA GRADING SPECIALS
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Collectors Club Grading Special
Sports & Non-Sports: 1956 to Present.
$4.50 per Card / 25 Card Minimum Quantity Required.
For Cards Valued Under $100 each.
Turnaround Varies with Demand.
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Modern Pack Special
Modern Sport & Non-Sport Packs: 1972 to Present.
$10 per Pack / No Minimum Quantity Required.
No Maximum Value Restrictions Apply.
Turnaround Varies with Demand.
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Modern Ticket Special
Modern Sport & Non-Sport Tickets: 1980 - Present.
$10 per Ticket / No Minimum Quantity Required.
For Tickets Valued Under $500 each.
Turnaround Varies with Demand.
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No Membership Required!
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