PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) is a globally recognized brand and the most trusted third-party trading card authentication and grading service in the collector's community. Since its establishment in 1991, PSA has authenticated over 300 million collector items in response to the growing needs of the expanding trading card market, with a combined market value exceeding 1 trillion yen. As a division of Collectors Universe, Inc., PSA leads the industry in providing third-party authentication and grading services for high-value collectibles such as rare coins, trading cards, autographs, and memorabilia.

With branches in California, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and now Japan, PSA has built a solid reputation and holds a prominent position in the trading card and collectibles industry. PSA's commitment is to provide fair authentication and grading of cards and collectibles through professional expertise. Their specialized holders, cutting-edge technology, and quality assurance ensure the value, guarantee, and liquidity of trading cards.

Collectors worldwide trust PSA for long-term card protection. PSA's services include grading and authenticating trading cards and other collectibles, offering compensation for grading, and providing market data and information for collectors through their online platform. With PSA, collectors can have peace of mind knowing their items are authenticated by a trusted and reputable brand.

Protecting your card collection is made possible through PSA's special holders, safeguarding cards against damage, and preventing unauthorized tampering. The unique holder incorporates information about the card, including the issuance year, card name, grading score, online registration number, PSA Light House label for added protection, barcode registered on the PSA Set Registry, and an ultrasonically welded, tamper-proof holder. PSA's dedication to quality control, security, and providing market data ensures that their grading process is top-notch.

Industry-leading experts review each card, assessing its authenticity and checking for any alterations. The card then undergoes a grading process where PSA's team assigns a condition grade from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest. PSA 9 to 10 grades are typically reserved for high-quality cards.

Once graded, each card is housed in a specialized PSA holder, which not only protects the card but also carries the relevant information and certification number that can be verified online at PSAcard. com/cert. PSA's CEO, Nat Turner, acknowledges Japan's vibrant trading card game community and high popularity of sports card collectors.

As the pioneer in the industry, PSA aims to expand globally and incorporate new technologies into their grading process. With an increasing number of submissions from Japan, including trading card games like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokemon, PSA remains committed to meeting the demands of existing and potential customers. The CEO of PSA Japan, Tony Aram, shares the honor of providing their services in Japan and hopes that PSA's independent third-party authentications and grading services will enhance the value, liquidity, and further revitalization of the card market in Japan.

For collectors seeking more details, PSA offers additional services such as their grading criteria and distribution data, where one can check the grading history of cards, tickets, packs, coins, and pins. By adhering to high standards, maintaining security protocols, and providing comprehensive market data, PSA ensures collectors have access to reliable information. With PSA, collectors can trust that their cards and collectibles are authenticated and graded with the utmost professionalism and adhere to the highest quality standards