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	PSA Insider - May 4, 2010 \| Vol. 11 Number 9


		• Auctions: Clean Sweep Auctions, Just Collect & Mile High Card Company • The Danger In Being Your Own Expert • 1959 Fleer Ted Williams Set - A Cardboard Ode To Teddy Ballgame • The Number One Current Finest Roberto Clemente Master Set • PSA Q & A: Why Are There So Many Mint 9 Walter Johnson T206 Portraits? • Survey: Jeter, Rivera, Pettitte and Posada's Chances At HOF • Announcements

PSA HOBBY NEWS

Piedmont Cards Launches New Website, piedmontsport.com
Vintage sports card and memorabilia company, Piedmont Cards, launches their new website, PiedmontSport.com, allowing their merchandise to be more accessible. Those interested in vintage sports cards and memorabilia will want to check out this site. Click here to read more.

Clean Sweep Auctions Has an Exciting Auction Closing on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
One of Clean Sweep's most exciting auctions ever, this auction begins with an ultra-fresh group of Old Judges. Check out a rare N167 Jim O'Rourke, a Gypsy Queen, some HOFers and many new variations. Graded cards come next, with a solid selection of quality tobacco and candy cards, a nice graded 1933 Goudey Ruth and many quality star cards through the late 1960s. The highlight of this section is a mini-find of some truly incredible 1953 Topps cards: there is a Smoky Burgess PSA 9 1/1, two other PSA 9s (Lollar and Stobbs), 8 and 8.5s of Berra, Campanella, Schoendienst, Slaughter and many other stars. Click here to see more.

JustCollectCards Offers 1,000+ PSA Cards On Sale For Under $20 with Free Shipping
JustCollectCards has over 1,000 PSA cards on sale for under $20 --- all with free shipping! Cards are selling quickly, so check now to avoid missing out! Click here for more details.

Mile High Card Company's June Auction Opens May 17th:

MHCC's upcoming June 9th auction includes over 1800 amazing lots. Featured Highlights: Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball PSA/DNA 6.5 EX/MT+, 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle PSA 7.5 NM+, 1911 M110 Sporting Life Cabinets Christy Mathewson PSA 2 GOOD, 1968 Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Game-Used Jersey, and an Amazing Collection of Game Used Jerseys and many more. Visit www.milehighcardco.com to register to bid!

Unopened Expert Joins Baseball Card Exchange
Reed Kasaoka, considered one of the top unopened product experts in the country, joins Baseball Card Exchange. Click here for details.

Free Autograph Grading Special for Baseball Personalities through PSA/DNA
To kick off the baseball season, PSA/DNA is offering FREE autograph grading of baseball personalities submitted this month. Click here for details.

PSA Photograde™ Online - Free PSA Service Lets You Easily Compare Cards' Grades
The grade or condition of sports or other trading cards is a crucial factor in determining their value. PSA Photograde™ Online, a free, new online service from Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), helps hobbyists gain a better understanding of the PSA Grading Standards and how they apply to their cards by providing a visual tour. Click here for more details.

PSA EDITORIAL

The Danger in Being Your Own Expert
Joe Orlando believes in educating yourself before you buy anything in this hobby because an informed collector is often a happy one. There are, however, those who take it too far and try to become their own expert in everything they collect. In the following piece, Orlando explains how this can be a very dangerous practice and one that can lead collectors down a treacherous path. More...

PSA SET REVIEW

PSA Set Registry: 1959 Fleer Ted Williams Set - A Cardboard Ode to Teddy Ballgame
Ted Williams is one of the true icons of baseball. He was, arguably, the greatest hitter who ever lived but his life story is even more interesting than his brilliant performance on the field. Fleer, one of the major card manufacturers in the industry, created an entire set devoted to the player and the man in 1959. In the following piece, we learn more about this incredibly popular set, centered on this legendary player. More...

PSA SET REGISTRY^SM SPOTLIGHT

Boy from Monessen - The Number One Current Finest Roberto Clemente Master Set
This is a category that enjoys a very healthy level of competition due to the popularity of the player, Roberto Clemente, and the popularity of many of his cards. Clemente was just one of those guys who seems to appear in a lot of important, scarce or eye-appealing issues. From great regular issue cards like his 1955 Topps rookie to his scarce 1968 Topps Test issue, Clemente can be found in many great mainstream, regional and oddball sets. This particular set is 98% complete and boasts a set rating of 7.35, a tough chore considering all the hard-to-find Clemente cards needed to build the collection. Populated with several "Top Pop" cards, it's no wonder this set is an award-winning one. Click here to view the set.

New Set Registry Special!
All Sports and Non-Sports / $6 Per Card - 10 Card Minimum - Cards Valued Under $100 Each. 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: I noticed that there is a decent number of Walter Johnson T206 portraits in PSA Mint 9 listed in the Population Report. Is there a reason for the slightly higher number of Mint 9s versus some other cards?

Answer: Yes - the Walter Johnson portrait was one of the cards found (in relatively decent numbers) within what is known as The Southern Find from years ago. Keep in mind that the Johnson portrait can be found more often in PSA 9 but it is relative to the rest of the set. In actuality, it is still a very tough card in PSA 9 since there are only several known at this time - after almost 20 years of PSA grading.

COLLECTORS SURVEY

When it is all said and done, what do you think are the chances of all four New York Yankees of The Core Four (Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada) getting into the Hall of Fame?

100% Guarantee
about 60-80%
about 30-50%
0% - No Chance

Click here to answer. Results will be posted in the next Insider.

Results from last survey: Tied! 28% felt Ted Williams and Sandy Koufax are the most undervalued baseball autographs. Click here for a complete breakdown.

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PSA MAY GRADING SPECIALS

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May Collectors Club Special #1:
Sports & Non-Sports Cards - $14 per Card - No Minimum Quantity Required
For Cards Valued Under $500 • For Silver, Gold & Platinum Members • Turnaround is Approximately 5 Business Days
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Sports & Non-Sports Cards - All Years - $10 per Card - 10 Card Minimum Quantity Required
For Cards Valued Under $250 • For Silver, Gold & Platinum Members • Turnaround is Approximately 10 Business Days
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May Collectors Club Special #3:
Any Autographed Trading Card - $10 per Card - No Minimum Quantity Required - 50% off
For Cards Valued Under $150 • For Silver, Gold & Platinum Members • Turnaround Varies with Demand
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May Ticket Special:
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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For more information on how to list your inventory, contact Ryan Foster at rfoster@collectors.com.

PSA Set Registry now links to Collectors Corner, click here. Sports Cards and Tickets for Sale: 32,277 Cards for Sale Today valued at $5,586,700 Most Recent Listings: 1950 Bowman 134 Pete Pihos PSA EX-MT 6... $ 30.00 1962 Topps 588 Birdie Tebbetts PSA NM-MT 8... $60.00 1970 Dad's Cookies Pit Martin PSA GEM MT 10... $40.00 Most Valuable Listings: 1952 Topps 311 Mickey Mantle PSA NM-MT 8 OC... $42,500.00 1958 Topps 1 Ted Williams PSA Mint 9... $22,500.00 1933 World Wide Gum Ice Kings 36 Howie Morenz PSA NM-MT 8... $19,995.00	Collectors Corner Featured Dealer Legacy Sports Rarities 92 listings

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Collectors Universe Public Friday	5/7/2010	Santa Ana, CA
TRISTAR Collectors Convention	5/14 - 5/16/2010	Daly City, CA
JP's Sports & Rock Solid Promotions	5/14 - 5/16/2010	White Plains, NY
Honabach & Sons Present PSA/DNA Days ITP	5/15/2010	City of Industry, CA
Honabach & Sons Present PSA/DNA Days	5/22/2010	City of Industry, CA

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