Updated 3/17/10
Should your PSA-graded set composite not be listed in the Set Registry, please submit a request form. Set composites for company sets and key cards sets are generally loaded a first-come-first-serve basis and can take from 4-6 weeks before the set goes online. However, if you provide weighting for your requested set, priority will be given to that set. You will not be notified that we have received your request, but it will appear on the list below within several days after you have submitted it. You will be notified when your set composite is online.
Team Sets:
If you are requesting a team year set, such as 1963 Topps New York Yankees set, we ask that you also provide a checklist for the set which can include league leader cards, team cards, World Series cards, checklists, 1974-1994 Topps Traded, 1995-2004 Topps Traded and Rookies, 2005 Topps Updates & Highlights (traded players #UH1-84 and rookies #UH221-310), 2006 Topps Updates & Highlights (cards #U1-170), and 2007 Topps Updates & Highlights (rookie cards only). 1973 through 1982 Topps Team Checklists cards can be included in the corresponding team sets. 1973 & 1974 fronts have signatures of each team member and the backs have the team checklist, but no picture. From 1975-1981 the title of the card is "Topps Team Checklist Sheets" and these have the team pictured. World Series cards must have players from the team set pictured.
We define team sets as follows:
The team set consists of cards from one year from a single company that depict, on the cards, players from that team in that team's uniform who were players during that year. Exceptions: If a player was traded during the year and is pictured in another uniform but is still listed as part of the team in question on the face of the card, that card will be allowed. Conversely, a card which pictures a player in the proper uniform but is labeled on the face of the card as being part of another team, will not be part of the set.
Player Sets:
In general, player sets consist of cards for that player which were manufactured during the player's play years. Exceptions: Many companies produce cards for players the year after the player has retired. These cards, with or without stats, issued the year following retirement are meant to depict the player’s previous season. In addition, there are a few vintage sets that may list one or two cards well past the play years. These cards are allowed due to their extreme popularity. For example, in the Babe Ruth Basic Set, the 1948 Leaf is listed even though Ruth retired in 1935. Player sets in the miscellaneous sports and non-sports categories may include post-retirement dated cards due to limited availability of play years cards.
Basic Player Sets:
Cards in basic sets include only the most popularly issued manufacturers and are closed for updates. Basic sets do not include cards from Parallel Sets, Insert Sets, or Parallel/Inserts Sets. Special cards and league leader cards are not included.
Cards for the basic baseball player sets are as follows: BOWMAN, DONRUSS, FINEST, FLAIR/FLAIR SHOWCASE, FLEER/FLEER TRADITION, LEAF, PINNACLE, SCORE, SELECT, SP/SP AUTHENTIC, STADIUM CLUB, STUDIO, TOPPS, ULTRA, UPPER DECK. Pre-war vintage sets may also include issues from CRACKER JACK, GOUDEY, PLAY BALL, SPORTING LIFE & NEWS, T202, T205, T206, and US CARAMEL.
Cards for the basic football player sets are as follows: BOWMAN, BOWMAN CHROME, DONRUSS, FINEST, FLAIR/FLAIR SHOWCASE, FLEER/FLEER TRADITION, LEAF (1948-49), PINNACLE, PHILADELPHIA (1964-67), PRO SET, SCORE, SELECT, SP/SP AUTHENTIC, SPX, STADIUM CLUB, TOPPS, TOPPS CHROME, ULTRA, and UPPER DECK.
Cards for the basic basketball player sets are as follows: BOWMAN, FINEST, FLEER/FLEER TRADIITION, HOOPS, SKYBOX, SP/SP AUTHENTIC, STADIUM CLUB, TOPPS, ULTRA, and UPPER DECK.
Cards for the basic hockey player sets are as follows: BOWMAN, DONRUSS, FLEER/FLEER TRADIITION, LEAF, OPC, OPC PREMIER, PARKHURST, PINNACLE, PRO SET, SCORE, SP/SP AUTHENTIC, STADIUM CLUB, TOPPS, and UPPER DECK.
Basic & Collector Issues Player Sets:
These sets, for modern players (post-1971), include all cards defined as a "Main Set" cards (promos, prototypes and test sets excluded), but do not include cards from Parallel Sets, Insert Sets, or Parallel/Inserts Sets. Special cards and league leader cards are not included.
Master Player Sets:
All cards, with the exception of unique or very limited edition cards, are accepted in the Master player sets. If a player is featured on a team set card, it will be allowed. Cards which may feature a player in the background but make no mention of the player on the card are not allowed. In addition, some handcut/panel/perforated issues may only be used in one slot and may not be required in multiple slots. If you are uncertain that your card qualifies, please email setregistry@collectors.com for confirmation.
Note there are a few sets which PSA does not grade, but authenticates only. Cards from the following sets will be added to the player sets as optional and will not be required: 1967 Topps Test Discs, 1968 Topps Discs, 1970 Topps Super Square Cornered Proof - Blank Back. This list may be updated in the future.
Due to time constraints, player sets can take 12 months or longer before they go online. Your patience is appreciated.
Player sets have evolved since they were first introduced in the PSA Set Registry. Therefore, there may be some inconsistencies. Please email setregistry@collectors.com with any changes you feel should be made.
Player Card Requests to Established Sets:
Player set compositions, especially for modern basic sets and all master sets, are constantly expanding as new cards are graded by PSA. If you have a card that does not yet appear in a player set, you may request that it be added to the set. Cards which are considered print errors and are not established variations, will be added as either/or to the base card. Beginning January 1, 2007, pins will also be included in the player sets.
Card requests submitted before May 1st every year will be added to the set before the awards deadline. Cards submitted during May will be added after the awards deadline.
To request an addition to a player set, please login to My Set Registry and view the set in My Sets. There you will find a link called "Report a cert that should match this composite." From this link you can make your request.
HOF and Key Card Sets:
Additions to the HOF and Key Card sets are possible. Every year new HOF inductions are made. In addition, some players may have performed well enough in recent years to warrant addition to All-Time sets. In some cases only one card will qualify for addition to the set. In some cases, several cards may qualify and members participating in the set will be polled for their opinion. The majority vote will determine which card is added. If less than 50% of the members polled respond, then experts at PSA will select the card for addition. If the set requires rookie cards, only the cards which are recognized as official rookie cards for the player will be accepted. A list of these cards can be found in the Ultimate Rookie Card Encyclopedia. In the rookie sets, multiple cards may be accepted for each player. In the case in which a HOFer does not have a rookie and or popular/mainstream issue card, this player will not be included in the HOF Team and Key Card sets which require a specific card. HOF sets that allow any card for a particular player will be updated as new inductions are made and brought to our attention.
About Weighting:
Each item within a set is assigned a weight based on the value of the item in NM-MT condition. Most sets are broken down using a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the greatest weight. Some sets feature ultra-rare items. Those items will command a much higher weighting according to their relative rarity. If the set is very small with little variation in individual item prices, then the scale may be 1-5. For more information on weighting and how sets are ranked, visit the RULES page.
If you have any further questions on how the set registry works, click rules and benefits above or send your question to setregistry@collectors.com.
Thank you.
1960 Parkhurst Gum Wrappers Hockey
1910 Weber Bros. Animals (D8) Non-Sports
All-Time Rookie Card Set Baseball
Bill Simmons' The Book of Basketball 96 Greatest NBA Players Autographs
University of Arkansas All-Time Greatest Rookies Autographs Basketball
1958 Atlantic Picture Pageant Non-Sports
2001 Sporting Profiles Rocky Marciano Misc Sports
1998 Bowman Football
1889 S.F. Hess Athletes and Celebrities N332 Misc Sports
Team Sets
1979 Topps Chicago Cubs
1979 Topps Chicago White Sox
1987 Topps Cleveland Browns
1960-1969 Decade of Packers
1970-1979 Decade of Yankees
1958 Topps San Francisco Giants
Player Sets
Kevin McHale
Jay Cutler
Todd Jones
Joey Harrington
Lee May
Ryan J. Braun
Ryan J. Braun Topps
Ramon Webster
Gil Garrido
Juan Berenguer
Roberto Kelly
Forrest Gregg
Henry Jordan
Boyd Dowler
Warren Moon
Willie Wood
Johnny Wockenfuss
Herb Adderly
Alexander Ovechkin
Lance Parrish Topps
George Connor
Maurice Richard
Henri Richard
Cesar Cedeno
Spotted Tail
Red Cloud
Ben Davidson
Esa Tikkanen
Ron Artest
Brian Burres
Kevin Durant
Lee Roy Jordan
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S Grant
Rod Woodson
L.C. Greenwood
Hank Bauer
John Henry Johnson
Pete Pihos
Boomer Esiason
Spud Webb
Don Wilson
Max McGee
Bill Forester
Orel Hershieser
Orel Hershiser Topps
Bob Lemon
Lester Hayes
Bill Stafford
Jim Coates
Mel Stottlemyre
Steve Hamilton
Phil Linz
Rulon Gardner
Dan Gable
Mike Cosgrove
Chris Paul
Deron Williams
Andrew Bynum
Danny Granger
Alonzo Mourning
Rickie Weeks
Terrell Owens
Glenn Davis
Eric Staal
Rod Brind'Amour
Calvin Hill
Harold Miner
Ryan Zimmerman
Ron Francis
Joe Delamielleure
Matt LaPorta
William Muldoon
Jean Harlow
Edgar Martinez
Cam Neely OPC Set
Ray Sadecki
Joe Carter
Hanley Ramirez
Don Frye
Cesar Geronimo
Don Cardwell
Wayne Cashman
Garret Anderson
Cam Ward
Mookie Wilson
Darryl Sittler OPC Set
Lanny McDonald OPC Set
Dave Williams OPC Set
Bob Baun
Maury Wills
Marcel Dionne
Mike Haynes
Roger Wehrli
Jim Bouton
Rickey Jackson
Steve Van Buren
Cole Hamels
Satchel Paige
Steve Vai
Bob McAdoo
Amos Otis
Johnny Podres
Jim Wynn
Davy Crockett
Joe Niekro
Jim Lonborg
Tim McCarver
Tony Galbreath
Chuck Muncie
Wes Chandler
Marilyn Monroe
Clark Gillies
Joe Paterno
Darren Daulton
Bobby Cox - Manager
Willie Brown
Evan Longoria Topps
Evan Longoria
Andre Tippett
Lynn Swann
Joba Chamberlain
David Price
Mark Sanchez
Lee Fogolin
Mike McCormick
Bob Grich
Tommy John
Bill Madlock
Dan Dierdorf
Jim Fregosi
Rusty Staub
Stan Zbyszko
Joe Flacco
Bob Dee
Don Carrithers
L. C. Greenwood
Andy Russell
Tyler Chatwood
James J. Corbett
Gordon Beckham
David Wright
Juan Gonzalez
Cam Neely Topps
Al Iafrate
Brady Quinn
Jay Buhner Topps
Carrie Underwood
David Deacon Jones
Vic Raschi
Ed Lopat
Allie Reynolds
Joe Page