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		• MastroNet's April Sale Crushes Records • Autograph Analysis of Shaquille O'Neal • No One Will Match Babe Ruth's Flair, Impact • Set Registry Spotlight on "Jim's E93" 1910 Standard Caramel Set • PSA Q & A     • Survey: Most Popular Boxer     • Announcements

PSA MARKET REPORT

MastroNet's $11.6 Million Sale Crushes Numerous Auction Records
The largest sports and Americana collectibles auction in history was fueled by amazing items new to the hobby. Joe DiMaggio's 1941 hitting streak bat, an unopened 1952 Topps wax pack box, and the most expensive PSA 1 card ever sold (a T206 Wagner) headlined MastroNet's April 21-23 sale. Click here to read on.

PSA PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Signing Habits and Signature Analysis of Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal needs no introduction. From his early days at LSU, through his four years with the Orlando Magic, to his current superstardom with the LA Lakers, "Shaq" has become a household name. In this article, the PSA/DNA authentication team examines both the playing history and the signing habits of the big man. Click here to read more.

Heritage launches monthly 'Amazing Sports Auctions'!
Every month, Heritage will bring great vintage sportscard, autograph, and memorabilia bargains to collectors worldwide. Nearly 10,000 active bidder-members are already members of our fast-growing web community, and participate in our monthly 'Amazing Sports Auctions'. Don't miss out on the action and log-on today to find out how to be a part of it!

PSA EXPERT'S CORNER

No One Will Match Ruth's Flair, Impact... It's History
It's a commonly-heard question: what current player's autograph will be the "must-have" of the future, like Babe Ruth's is today? According to this Sports Market Report article by noted collector Chuck Kaufman, nobody will ever touch The Babe, but there are certainly some current players who are definite must-haves. Now is also the time to remember the aging Negro Leaguers. Click here to read on.

SET REGISTRY SPOTLIGHT Jim's E93 - The Number One Current Finest 1910 Standard Caramel (E93) Set This collection has held the "Best of the Registry" spot for two years running. Jim's set is 100% complete with a 6.00 GPA. An amazing 14 cards in his set are "Pop-Tops" (the finest graded). Click here to enjoy!   PSA Set RegistrySM Luncheon at the National! Mark your calendars for Friday, July 23rd, 1-3 p.m. for the PSA Set RegistrySM luncheon to be held in Cleveland at the National Card Show. All Set Registrants will be emailed invitations to this special event in coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there. Attention Please! Have you moved or changed your email address? Don't miss polls, news, or invitations to events. Update your personal information in our database with your new address. Click here. New Set Registry Special! 1960-PRESENT COMMONS, $8 per card - 15 Day Service! 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. To see what new sets are soon to be added, visit the Set Request List. If your set is not listed, send us your request using the Set Request Form. New composites recently added include: 1951 Topps Red Backs Baseball Master Set 1955 Golden Stamps Cleveland Indians Baseball 1957 Kahn's Wieners Baseball 1966 Topps Baseball Master Set 1984 Mother's Cookies Giants Baseball Sammy Sosa Basic Set Sammy Sosa Master Set 1968 Topps Pittsburgh Pirates 1982 Topps California Angels 1971-72 Globetrotters Cocoa Puffs 28 Basketball 2001 Playoff Contenders Chicago Collection Football 2001 Playoff Contenders Hawaii Football 2001 Playoff Contenders MVP Contenders Football 2001 Playoff Contenders Round Numbers Autographs Football 2001 Playoff Contenders Round Numbers Autographs Gold Football 2001 Playoff Contenders ROY Contenders Autographs Football 2001 Playoff Contenders Samples Football 2001 Playoff Contenders Samples Gold Football 1976 Topps New Orleans Saints 1977 Topps New Orleans Saints 1978 Topps New Orleans Saints 1979 Topps New Orleans Saints 1980 Topps New Orleans Saints 1981 Topps New Orleans Saints 1982 Topps New Orleans Saints 1983 Topps New Orleans Saints 1984 Topps New Orleans Saints 1985 Topps New Orleans Saints 2001-02 Topps Heritage Hockey Paul Henderson Basic Set Paul Henderson Master Set Gordie Howe Basic Set Gordie Howe Master Set 1935 Ardath Tobacco Film/Stage/Radio Stars Small Fun, informative, and sometimes controversial, the PSA Set RegistrySM 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 RegistrySM is a work in progress and we invite your comments and ideas. Send your suggestions to [email protected].

PSA Q & A

Question: How does provenance influence the authentication of autographs?

Answer: It doesn't. This is often one of the most misunderstood aspects of authentication. Provenance can have an impact, sometimes a major one, on the value of an autograph but it does not influence the authentication process. When an expert analyzes an autograph, the autograph must pass on its own merit. Too often, people rely upon "stories," especially ones that cannot be substantiated by a credible, disinterested source. There are legitimate stories but ANYONE can invent a story. Keep this in mind; if an autograph cannot pass authentication on its own merit, then there usually is a problem ahead.

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