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Powers Sports Memorabilia Autograph Blog
Learn the Secret How To CORRECTLY Prep Sports Cards for an Autograph Signing in Under 1 Minute
We all want to get the best possible autograph on our sports card. Ever get a card back from a signing and think WTF happened? The ink looks like it didn't dry in the place it went onto the card or has holes in it. Streaks everywhere. I know we all want to blame the autograph promoter for the bad autograph, but often times, it has to do with the crappy surface of the card, especially with modern cards such as Prizm and Chrome and their glossy surface. If a card’s surface doesn’t have anything for the ink to stick to, its hard to get a good quality autograph. So how do we fix this? That's today's topic.
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Add Authentication To Your Signed Card? 10 Things to Consider Before Your Next Signing
Getting an authentication sticker added to the back of your card can sound like a stressful decision. What should you do? Should you add one? That's today's topic where I discuss 5 reasons you should and 5 reasons you shouldn't.
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FedEx is STEALING Your PSA Sports Card Shipments - Do This Before Your Next Shipment
We've all heard the stories, a FedEx shipment goes missing or even worse, the contents inside are stolen. How can you protect yourself when shipping high dollar cards to PSA? That's today's topic.
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What's with these TRADING CARD PSA Slabs? Are they legit? Watch Before Your Next PSA Sub
What's the deal with those autographed PSA slabs that say TRADING CARD on them and not the card information. Are they legit? Why would someone want that on their label as opposed to the standard PSA label outlining the information about the card? That's today's topic.
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Exclusive Autograph Contracts: Good or Bad for the Hobby? Do all Athletes Honor Them?
What does it mean to have an exclusive autograph contract? Tom Brady has one. So does Peyton Manning and Stephen Curry. Are they good or bad for the hobby? Do all athletes honor them? That's today's topic.
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He Lost His Most Important Sports Cards - 10 Tips To Protect Yourself When Sending to PSA
We’ve all had or known someone who has had packages lost/stolen in the mail. Seems to be a running joke with the post office. Just saw a video on @nothinglike90scards Instagram that I shared last video of a FedEx employee stealing 5 of his most important cards en route to PSA. With PSA re-opening up its economy service I am sure more and more people will be shipping cards out to them. What are somethings you can do to protect yourself in case something like @nothinglike90scards happens to you? Not all of this will protect you 100%, but you will feel better knowing you took some of these steps. Let’s take a look at 10 things to do to protect yourself. #1 Insurance Obvious one here, but if you can’t self insure or the items you are sending are irreplaceable, I would add insurance. It is fairly cheap. Put it for the replacement value. #2 Use correct size box UPS and FedEx are sticklers for that 4” rule around the outside of the materials. #3 Take a photo of your shipping label and the cards being sent to PSA before packaging them up. Make this 1 image. All together. #4 Info on shipping label I never ship anything from Powers Sports Memorabilia. That makes me a target. I use a different name on the ship from address. If your business name is Joey’s Sports Cards, maybe just put your name on it and remove the sports cards. #5 Use CHECK CONTENTS TAPE This is the tape that tells you to check the contents if seal is broken. A person opening your box would have to have same exact tape in order to seal it back up again. Might deter someone. #6 if shipping expensive items consider an AirTag What do they do? According to Apple, Your AirTag sends out a secure Bluetooth signal that can be detected by nearby devices in the Find My network. These devices send the location of your AirTag to iCloud — then you can go to the Find My app and see it on a map. The whole process is anonymous and encrypted to protect your privacy. Air tags cost about $30. #7 Get a receipt When dropping them off at FedEx or USPS for PSA shipments have them scan the package in front of you and give you a receipt. Now you 100% know they have the package and your insurance is activated. Nothing worse that just dropping it off and not seeing a scan for 2-3 days. #8 Drop them off at PSA yourself. Again, sending tens of thousands of dollars of cards to PSA you might consider dropping them off in person. #9 Wait for the National PSA is at the National every year and you can drop your cards off and get them back by the end of the weekend. Of course, other grading companies are at other shows and offer similar service. #10 Make your return address a business or PO Box Nothing worse than having your cards graded and then someone steals it off your porch. Get it delivered to a location where only you have access to it. A UPS Store, PO box, or your place of business. Let’s take a look at 10 things to do to protect yourself.
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$1 MILLION in Sports Cards Stolen - 5 Tips To Protect Yourself, Watch Before It's Too Late
We’ve all heard about recent theft and break-ins in the hobby. Explosion of the hobby and values going up, stores and collectors are becoming targets. Just recently, Nat Turner, one of the owners at PSA, just had his car broken into in a locked residential garage overnight, stealing over 1 million in sports cards. Fortunately for him, he was able to recover all of the cards. With all this craziness going on, what can you do as a collector to protect yourself? Let’s talk about 5 things you MUST be doing.
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5 Tips to INVEST in Baseball Prospects Without Losing Your Shirt - Watch Before Your Next Buy
Baseball prospects are SUPER fun to invest in. Whether you are buying their autographs or rookie cards, you never know which one will take off. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But how do we do it right? How do we do it so we don't lose all of our money or even make money? That's today's topic.
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He sold a $3.5 Million Dollar Tom Brady Rookie Card for $9,000!
We've all been there, selling an autograph or trading card too cheap. But nothing tops this one, selling a card that eventually became worth $3.5 million dollars for $9,000! It got me thinking, what were some autographed items I sold too cheap? That's today's topic. Enjoy!
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Tom Brady RETIRES! What Does His Autograph Future Look Like & What Items to Buy
The G.O.A.T. has officially retired. Tom Brady is no longer playing in the NFL. What does his autograph future look like? Will he be with Fanatics? What types of items should we be buying on him? Autographed jerseys, helmets, or something else? That is today's topic.
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The Autograph Most Collectors are Missing & Why This Top 5 NBA Player is so Undervalued
He seems severely undervalued. Autographed jerseys and basketballs for $600? A top 5 NBA player of all-time. Why is that?
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Barry Bonds Gets Rejected by the Hall of Fame - Why This is Bad For Baseball & Collectors
Barry Bonds didn't get into the Baseball Hall of Fame. No shocker there. But was that the right move by MLB? Should he be in the HOF and if so why? How does this affect autograph collectors? Lots to cover on today's show.
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