PSA, and their parent company Collector’s Universe, are huge players in the hobby. From their recent purchase of rival SGC to their big new deal with eBay, to their dominance of the grading submissions month after month.
But what is up with the PSA Collectors Club?
The PSA Collectors Club is an annual subscription giving collectors access to bulk pricing, grading specials, and other extras. These include several credits to 3rd party platforms and a subscription to PSA’s monthly magazine.
Collectors Club memberships come with either a Sports focus or a focus on Pop Culture & TCG. This affects some of the specials and 3rd party offers, plus the theme of your PSA Magazine subscription.
Starting on April 20th the price for the PSA Collectors Club will increase by $50. This affects both new memberships and renewals.
The Collector Club Standard Level now costs $149/year, up from $99/year. In addition to bulk pricing, specials, and magazine subscription, the Standard Level membership comes with a $120 Loupe credit and a $60 for Fanatics Live.
The Collectors Club Premium Level now costs $199/year, up from $149/year. It includes the same items listed for the standard level but ups the Fanatics Live credit to $125 and a CardLadder subscription worth $150.
The Fanatics offers are net-new to coincide with this price increase. It appears that even though PSA felt the need to raise prices, they realized they needed to provide collectors with additional value.
Prices across the hobby seem to be on a permanent upward trajectory, but with the price increases for the PSA Collectors Club, is membership still a good value?
If you’re a regular submitter of cards to PSA, I think the answer is still “yes”.
The keys to maximizing value are:
Nobody likes a price increase, but the PSA price increase in Collectors Club membership does offer an additional Fanatics credit that should soften the blow, especially if you’re a regular user of bulk submissions and monthly specials.
What is your take on the PSA Collectors Club Membership price increase? Going to renew your subscription? Looking forward to some Fanatics and Loupe shopping? Tell us about it at Cardlines on Twitter.
Is this Caitlin Clark's best rookie card? (Plus Topps Update SSPs!)
Sealed blaster box of 2022 MLB Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary.
Sealed Blaster Box of 2022 Topps MLB Baseball Update Series.
Sealed blaster box of 2023 Topps Stadium Club.
Sealed box of 2019 Topps MLB Baseball Series 2 Hobby Box. 1 autograph or relic card guaranteed. Great rookie class.
Sealed Box of 2021 Panini Prizm Baseball Cello. 12 packs per box, 18 cards per pack.
© Copyright 2024 - All rights reserved Cardlines.com / Media Techs LLC - Sports Card News, Reviews, Releases and BREAKS - #thehobby.
Important: When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.