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PSA SET REVIEW
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1966 Topps Baseball Set: One of the Most Underrated Issues
of the Decade
The 1966 Topps baseball set has always been considered one of the more attractive issues of the 1960s. When found in top condition, these cards
are extremely visually appealing but the issue does have its challenges - namely tilts that cause many of the cards to be off-center. Anchored by
great rookie cards like those of Jim Palmer, Fergie Jenkins and Don Sutton, this set starts with Willie Mays and ends with Gaylord Perry. In the
following piece, we take a look inside this classic 1960's set.
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PSA PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
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Collecting Rickey's Cards - Henderson Headed for Cooperstown
Rickey Henderson is scheduled to be enshrined into the Hall of Fame later this year. For many hobbyists, selecting Henderson in his first
year of eligibility was a no-brainer as many consider him to be the greatest lead-off man of all-time. Henderson, whose 1980 Topps rookie
card is deceptively tough in PSA Gem Mint 10 condition, ranks at or near the top of several career offensive categories. In the following piece,
we take a look at the cards that picture the man who was as lethal on the bases as he was at the plate.
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PSA SET REGISTRYSM SPOTLIGHT
HPR - The Number One Current Finest Topps 1950's Run Hockey Mega Set
Although this 258-card mega set is not yet 100% complete, this collector's set is almost there at 89.53%. This set is home to rookie cards
of some of hockey's finest players. There's Doug Mohns, Johnny Bucyk, and Bobby Hull, just to name a few. The finest possible set rating is
9.36, and while this set is not quite there... yet, this collector is clearly making progress with a set rating of 7.19. This collector has
also included images for some of what may be his favorites from this collection.
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Set Registry Pack Special!
Sport and Non-Sport - any year - packs valued under $500 - $10 each - 10 pack 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:
As you know, Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice were both voted in to the MLB Hall of Fame recently. Does that mean their collectibles will go up in value?
Answer:
Well, getting voted into the Hall of Fame can only help the value of someone's collectibles. That being said, this year, it will probably have a
greater impact on Rice collectibles than Henderson's simply because most hobbyists anticipated Henderson's entry but Rice was a bit more of a
surprise -- at least this year. Due to the surprise, Rice collectibles should enjoy a little more of a surge now that he is a must for Hall of
Fame collectors of different things such as rookie cards, autographs and game-used bats. Henderson, due to his overwhelming resumé, was expected
to go in on the first try so there will be less "shock value" added to his collectibles.
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COLLECTORS SURVEY
PSA authenticates and/or grades a variety of collectibles such as trading cards, autographs and game-used bats but, if it were up to you,
which of the following collectibles should PSA add to their list of services next?
- Game Used Jerseys and Equipment (other than bats)
- Championship Rings, Trophies and Awards
- Publications
- Comic Books
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to answer. Results will be posted in the next Insider.
Results from last survey: 35% of collectors said that due to the state of the economy, they would curtail spending but still participate in the
collecting hobby in 2009.
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PSA GRADING SPECIALS
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Sports & Non-Sports Trading Cards from 1956 through 1968 - $6 per Card
Any card from 1956 through 1968 with a declared value of $100 or less can be submitted for only $6 (10 card minimum).
Turnaround time varies with demand.
For Gold & Platinum members only.
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Sports & Non-Sports Trading Cards from 1969 to Present - $5 per Card
Any card from 1969 - Present with a declared value of $100 or less can be submitted for only $5 (10 card minimum).
Turnaround time varies with demand.
For Gold & Platinum members only.
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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.
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