The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show

With the recent explosion in the sports collectible ticket market, I thought it would be a good time to put together a video and bring some clarity to the subject.Here are some topics we will discuss today.#1 Why tickets have become popular#2 Is this a fad?  Are they actually collectible?#3 The types of tickets people are collecting#4 Future of the ticket marketwww.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983

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.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/

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.  www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1

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.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 

What's the deal with those 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.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 

What does it mean to have an exclusive autograph contract?Are they good or bad for the hobby?Do all athletes honor them?That's today's topic.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 

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 InsuranceObvious 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 boxUPS 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 labelI 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 TAPEThis 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 AirTagWhat 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 receiptWhen 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 NationalPSA 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.

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 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.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1

Baseball prospects are SUPER fun to invest in.  You never know which one will take off.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.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1

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 items I sold too cheap?  That's today's topic.  Enjoy!www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1

The G.O.A.T has officially retired.  Tom Brady is no longer playing in the NFL. What does his autograph future look like? What types of items should we be buying on him? That is today's topic.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1

Barry Bonds didn't get into the Baseball Hall of Fame.   No shocker there.  But was that the right move by MLB?  www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 

He seems severely undervalued.  Autographed jerseys and basketballs for $600?  A top 5 NBA player of all-time.  Why is that?www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 

There are a TON of Quarterback's autographs to invest in.  Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, and Patrick Mahomes.  But who do you buy?  I will give you my pick today.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 

Just a tough situation Logan Paul got put in with his recent purchase of a fake Pokemon sealed case for $3.5 million.  What can we learn from this disaster?  Here are 3 takeaways.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 

 Sports Card grading has changed big time over the last few years.  2022 is no different.  Who should you be using?  I will give you my take today.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 Music and any stock footage used with licensing from storyblocks.com.

There are 3 choices when it comes to getting your autograph authenticated.  PSA, JSA, and Beckett.  But who should you use and why?  That's today's topic.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1

If you are new to the sports memorabilia hobby it can be very confusing what supplies you might need to get started.Today's podcast covers all that and more.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1

2021 was an interesting year for all of us.  What was the biggest disappointment for the autograph industry?  Take a listen and find out.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1

There are a couple options when it comes to getting your autographs authenticated by PSA DNA.  You can either send them into a submission group or send them in direct to PSA DNA yourself.But how do you know what option is best for you?  That is today's topic.www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/powersautographs/https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectibles/https://twitter.com/@powerscohttp://www.youtube.com/c/PowersSportsMemorabiliahttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/blogs/newshttps://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/pages/upcoming-autograph-signingshttps://m.soundcloud.com/user-8093983http://powerssportsmemorabilia.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xclE3IiuXAcerRZTbn9A?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1