less than $20 and 1,700 PSA cards at $10 or less, there are many bargains to be had. Click
here to see the sale!
SCP Auctions' June 10th Sale Results
Highly competitive bidding throughout numerous categories of Important Sports Memorabilia and Cards led to impressive results in
SCP Auctions recently concluded June 10th auction. Results include a Willie Keeler's 1896 Temple Cup diary ($83,713), 1933 Goudey Napoleon LaJoie Mint PSA 9 ($113,938),
1955 Mickey Mantle Yankees Home Jersey ($125,332) and Joe Dimaggio Autographed 1946-49 Game Used Bat ($80,626). Click
here for more details.
PSA/DNA Introduces Protective Holders for Photos
Protective holders for certified original photographs and for the grading of autographs on 8 X 10 and slightly smaller-size photos will be used by PSA/DNA Authentication
Services beginning June 14, 2010. Read more
here.
"The Corner" is the Premier Site to List Your Complete Inventory - Collectors Corner has Something for Every Collector
Vintage, Modern and everything in between. All listings graded by PSA, and offered by the best dealers on the planet. We are pleased to have DJR Auctions listing over 700 vintage cards for
sale this week. Click here for more.
PSA SET REVIEW
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Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeaahh! Enthusiasts Sing the Praises of Vintage Topps Beatles Cards: Side 2
In the second part of this two part article, Doug Koztoski explores the intrigue of the various 1964 Beatles cards issued by Topps. From Beatles Color to Beatles Diary to Beatles Movie
cards and more, it was clear that Topps was willing to go all in with The Fab Four. With the 50-year anniversary of this iconic group just passed, we learn more about the cards that pay
tribute to the band that became a phenomenon.
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PSA SET REVIEW
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The 1959 Topps You'll Die Laughing: The First Monster Set
In 1959, Topps decided to mix horror with comedy in producing the You’ll Die Laughing non-sports set. Filled with familiar characters from the world of monsters such as The Wolf Man and
Frankenstein, coupled with funny captions, this colorful set is considered the template for so many other future trading card issues that combined these two elements. In the following piece,
we found out why this 42-card set remains popular today.
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PSA SET REGISTRYSM SPOTLIGHT
Ice King 99 - The Number One Current Finest All-Time Wayne Gretzky Basic Set
Even a non-sport lover knows the name Wayne Gretzky is synonymous to the game of hockey. He broke Bobby Orr's record for assists along with Phil Esposito's record for points in a season.
Earning the Art Ross Trophy and the Hart Trophy multiple times, he also helped lead the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup four times. Wayne Gretzky is clearly an outstanding player and this collector is clearly a fan. With a set rating of 9.75, passing the 2009 Best of the Registry winner, and loaded with "Top Pop" cards this set is not far off from the finest possible set rating of 9.97. Very Nice!
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PSA Set Registry Awards 2010
The deadline for this year's PSA Set Registry Awards was Friday, May 28th. Judging is currently underway and winners will be announced this month.
Hurry - Set Registry Special Ends 6/30!
All Sports and Non-Sports / $6 Per Card - 10 Card Minimum - Cards Valued Under $100 Each.
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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.
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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 noticed you were putting signed photos in holders now but your service indicates that you will only put graded ones in holders.
What exactly are you grading - the autograph or the photo?
Answer:
For signed photographs, PSA grades the autograph only - not the photo. The autograph is not graded on penmanship and legibility either; it is strictly graded on condition on a scale of 1-10 with
"10" being best. For example, we all know athletes like Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle have very attractive autographs but guys like Muhammad Ali and Greg Maddux do not. As long as the condition
of the autograph is strong, it can still achieve a PSA/DNA Gem Mint 10 - no matter how bad the penmanship is.
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COLLECTORS SURVEY
Who do you think Stephen Strasburg's career will resemble most?
- Roger Clemens
- Nolan Ryan
- Kerry Wood
- No one - he will outdo them all
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to answer. Results will be posted in the next Insider.
Results from last survey: 39% felt that value aside the 1980 Topps Magic Johnson rookie card is most popular.
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JUNE Collectors Club Special #1: EXTENDED!
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JUNE Collectors Club Special #2: EXTENDED!
Sports & Non-Sports Cards - All Years - $10 per Card - 10 Card Minimum Quantity Required
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JUNE Collectors Club Special #3: EXTENDED!
Any Autographed Trading Card - $10 per Card - No Minimum Quantity Required - 50% off
For Cards Valued Under $150 • For Gold & Platinum Members • Turnaround Varies with Demand
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JUNE Ticket Special: EXTENDED!
Any Non-Autographed Ticket - No Minimum Quantity Required - 50% off
Dates and Value Limits Apply to Each Service Level • No Membership Required • Turnaround Time is Approximately 20 Business Days Except Premium Express
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