About PSA
Who Says It's Mint? Quality is the Key
Some trading card and ticket collectors have a passion for the vintage greats -- Ruth, Gehrig, Aaron and Mantle, while others go for today’s heavy hitters, like Bonds, Thomas, Griffey, and Ripken. Whatever your preference, one rule applies: All great collections are based on the very best quality. But sometimes looks can be deceiving, and it’s not always easy to understand all of the nuances of condition.
Why Third-Party Grading Makes a Big Difference
Grading cards and tickets can be tricky, and a lot of money often rides on determining the right grade. What if you find out your "Mint" Cal Ripken rookie is only "Near Mint" when you go to sell it? Or, that the "Mint" Ted Williams you’re thinking about buying has actually been trimmed? You want to be able to buy cards and tickets with the confidence that they are accurately graded -- and that’s where we come in.
Grading Accuracy You Can Depend On
We’re the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) -- the world’s largest third-party authentication service. No more guesswork or taking the word of one dealer over another. Now you can have your trading cards and tickets graded by an unbiased group of the hobby’s most experienced grading experts -- and at the same time be assured that the only interest they have in your cards and tickets is to make sure they’re properly graded and carefully preserved. PSA’s permanent grading standard is recognized industry-wide as the best possible form of consumer protection. So when you see a card or ticket for sale in a holder displaying the PSA logo, you’ll know you can buy with the confidence that it has been properly and professionally graded. If you want to verify the grade of your item before you sell, have it graded by PSA and realize its full value without leaving any money on the table. And if it’s safe, long-term storage you’re after, PSA’s tamper-evident holder offers the most visually appealing form of safe storage known. Our protective inert, optical-grade plastic holder will help keep your top collectibles in great shape for years to come.
PSA’s Services
You can now benefit from having sports, non-sports cards and tickets graded by the pros! PSA service options are tailored to meet collectors’ needs. When you need your items graded and returned to you right away, use PSA’s Premium, Walk-Through and Express services to ensure a speedy return of your cards. For your other items, you may choose from one of the many services PSA has to offer. Submitting to PSA is easy and safe. Simply contact a PSA authorized dealer near you or join the Collectors Club. For more information, including a list of PSA authorized dealers, simply call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-325-1121 or write us at the address listed below.
Customer Bill of Rights Each customer of a PSA Authorized Dealer is entitled to these rights.
Do you want answers to our most commonly asked questions about PSA services? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions about PSA services page.
