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Month: July 2022

Grading

Who Owns PSA? A Brief History.

July 30, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

PSA is owned by Collectors Universe, an American company based in southern California. Collectors Universe was formed in 1986 with Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). When was PSA Founded? PSA was founded in 1991, beating […]

Grading

Where to Sell PSA Graded Cards

July 29, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

One thing to love about the hobby expansion and cards becoming more popular than ever is the innovation and opportunity. Believe it or not, there was a time when I was a young collector that […]

Grading

What is the Fastest Card Grading Service?

July 28, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

The fastest card grading service of the major grading companies is currently from SGC, which offers 1-2 business day turnaround for $125 per card. Both PSA and SGC offer walk-through services at an estimated 3-day […]

Releases

Topps Release Schedule [Updated July 2022]

July 24, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Anticipation is at the root of the sportscard hobby and business. What’s inside the sealed wax you’re about to open? What grade are you going to get back from PSA? And then of course—when are […]

Grading

Should You Get Your Cards Graded? Is PSA Worth it?

July 24, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

If you’ve been away from collecting for a while, your return can be a bit overwhelming. Game used relics? Autographs, serial numbers? Points? Only two baseball card brands now? What’s a set break? Just give […]

Card Identification

Baseball Card Values: The Ultimate Guide

July 24, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Like most things, your card’s value is determined by a number of factors, with some of those factors being a lot more important than others. And to be honest, typically, you need most of the […]

Card Identification

How to Tell if 1993 Finest is a Refractor

July 22, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

To tell if a 1993 Finest baseball card is a refractor, hold the card under direct light and then tilt the card at an angle to see light shining off of its surface. If you […]

Definitions

What Does PSA Mean in Baseball Cards?

July 21, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

PSA Definition In cards, PSA stands for Professional Sports Authenticator, which is one of the largest and most popular card grading companies around. A card grading company evaluates cards and assigns them a grade or […]

Definitions

What is a Set Break in Baseball Cards?

July 20, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Set Break Definition In baseball cards, the term “set break” is most commonly used by sellers in order to let potential buyers know that they are selling an entire set of cards, one by one. […]

Card History

Panini National Treasures Basketball Card Debut & History

July 19, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

I’m not telling you anything you didn’t know when I say National Treasures has become one of the most popular basketball card products in history, and even more as of late—each year’s release seems to […]

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