|
PSA SET REVIEW
 |
|
Derek Jeter: A Yankee and Hobby Giant
Derek Jeter has been a staple with the New York Yankees since the early 1990s. Considered a throwback-style player,
Jeter's work ethic and willingness to sacrifice his body has never been questioned. While he may not post the kind of
numbers that Albert Pujols or Alex Rodriguez do year after year, he remains a fan and hobby favorite. In the following piece,
we look at collecting this perennial All-Star through his most popular cardboard.
More...
|
PSA PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
 |
|
Tris Speaker: Hunting The Grey Eagle
Tris Speaker was considered the premier centerfielder of his day. Not only was he excellent on defense, Speaker also finished his
career with one of the highest batting averages of all-time. Collecting cards that feature the Grey Eagle can be a lot of fun but it
also can be quite challenging. Featured in some of the most popular sets of all-time like the T206, T205, T3 and 1914/15 Cracker Jack
issues, building a Speaker collection in high-grade will cost you a small fortune. In the following piece, we take an in-depth look at
the player who became a legend.
More...
|
|
PSA SET REGISTRYSM SPOTLIGHT
Tom Martin - The Number One Current Finest 1968 Topps Basic Baseball Set
The 1968 Topps set is very important to the hobby. Some say one of the most important, and one of the more unique sets of the decade.
This can be attributed not only to the creative border design, but the host of key-player rookie cards that are in this set. This is not to
mention the All-Star cards and combo cards featuring the likes of Mickey Mantle and Roberto Clemente, etc. This multi-award winning set finds
itself in a category with a ton of competition, making this collectors' accomplishment even more impressive. With an amazing set rating of 9.79,
this set stands above the rest and is clearly deserving of recognition. Spectacular!
Click here to enjoy.
Set Registry Pack Special!
Sport and Non-Sport - any year - packs valued under $500 - $10 each - 10 pack 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.
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.
|
PSA Q & A
Question:
If a card was manufactured off-center consistently, let's say with 80/20 centering every time, can that card still qualify
for an unqualified PSA NM-MT 8 or better even though - normally - the cards would not qualify because of the centering?
Answer:
That is a great question. In short, the answer is - no. Sometimes, within large sets of 500 cards or more,
certain cards were cut off-center every single time. It's just the way they were made. Since the rest of the
set's cards can be found with good centering, there is no leniency given to one card simply because it is tougher
or even impossible to find with better than 80/20 centering. The grading standard is applied in the same manner to all cards.
|
COLLECTORS SURVEY
What is the best way to characterize the way the continued performance enhancing drug controversy has changed your approach to collecting?
- I refuse to collect players who are guilty of using them - period.
- I accept it as part of the game so it doesn't change my habits at all.
- I just have more interest in and a greater appreciation for players of past.
- I am still undecided.
Click here
to answer. Results will be posted in the next Insider.
Results from last survey: 35% of collectors said they would most prefer that PSA would begin authenticating publications.
Click here for a complete breakdown.
|
|
Have your sports autographs authenticated by PSA/DNA. Submission forms are
available online at the PSADNA web site. Just
click here. |
Find out what your cards are really worth. Subscribe to the Sports Market Report
and have it delivered to your door every month.
Click here. |
Join the PSA Collectors Club today! Just
click here
to learn about the many benefits of membership. |
|
PSA GRADING SPECIALS
|
Sports &p; Non-Sports Trading Cards from 1955 and Earlier - $7 per Card.
Any card from 1955 and earlier with a declared value of $100 or less can be submitted for only $7 (5 card minimum).
Turnaround is approximately 15 business days.
For Gold & Platinum members only.
» Click here for full details!
|
Sports & Non-Sports Cards - $14 per card - No Minimum Quantity Required.
This special is valid for Sports & Non-Sports Cards at $14 each for cards valued under $500 - No Minimum Quantity Required.
Turnaround time is approximately 5 Business Days.
For Gold & Platinum members only.
» Click here for full details!
|
|
|
For more information on how to list your inventory, contact Mike Brandow at
mbrandow@collectors.com.
|
| |
PSA Set Registry now links to Collectors Corner.
Click here.
Sports Cards and Tickets for Sale:
29,677 items, valued at $3,639,932
Most Recent Listings:
1961 Fleer 44 Len Wilkins PSA 7 $145.00
1948 Leaf 64 Frank Seno PSA EX 5 $79.00
1959 Topps 154 Leo Sugar PSA NM-MT 8 $19.00
Most Valuable Listings:
1952 Topps 311 Mickey Mantle PSA NM-MT 8OC $ 42,500.00
1902 W600 Sporting Life Cabinets Joseph Mcginnity uniform PSA EX-MT 6 $ 12,500.00
1970 Super Bowl Iv - Full Kansas City - Minnesota, PSA EX-MT 6 $ 5,900.00
|
Collectors Corner
Featured Dealer
Nearmint Sports Cards
2,666 Listings
|
|
ANNOUNCEMENTS
| Brigandi and PSA/DNA | 02/12/2009 | New York City, NY |
| Collectors Universe Public Friday | 02/13/2009 | Santa Ana, CA |
| Begie's Sports Card Dugout | 02/18/2009 | Highland Park, IL |
| Collectors Universe Public Friday | 03/06/2009 | Santa Ana, CA |
For more information about PSA services, call PSA Customer Service at (800) 325-1121 or visit
www.psacard.com.
Advertise with PSA and PSA/DNA
We offer a wealth of advertising opportunities both online and print.
Please contact Rebecca Tran, Director of Advertising at
rebecca@collectors.com, 800-447-8848 ext. 356
or directly at: 949-892-8604.
© 1999 - 2008 Collectors Universe. All Rights Reserved.
|
