The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show

Don’t Wait for the Next Autograph Signing — It May Never Come

Send us Fan Mail Think you can just catch the next autograph signing? Sometimes you can—but sometimes the rules change, certain items are no longer allowed, or the oppo

Best Pens for Jersey Autographs — But Never Use This Color

Send us Fan Mail What is the best pen for getting a jersey signed? In this episode of The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt breaks down exactly which pens we use for

Why You Should Never Use a Silver Sharpie — Except for This One Time

Send us Fan Mail Silver Sharpies seem like they should be perfect for autographs, but they are one of the most frustrating pens in the memorabilia world. In this episod

Why Some Autograph Signings Aren’t Posted on Our Website

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever seen us post photos from an autograph signing and wondered how you completely missed it? There may be a good reason—you were never able t

Does an Authentication Sticker Affect Your PSA Card Grade?

Send us Fan Mail One of the biggest concerns collectors have when getting a card signed is whether an authentication sticker on the back could hurt the card’s grade. In

My Top 10 Favorite Athletes to Work With at Autograph Signings

Send us Fan Mail After years of working behind the scenes at private autograph signings, there are certain athletes and experiences you simply never forget. In this epi

What Are the Best Pens for Autographed Funko Pops? | Paint Pen Guide

Send us Fan Mail What pen should you use when getting a Funko Pop autographed? In this episode of The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt breaks down the best pens for

Best Pens for Autographed Basketballs: What to Use on NBA, NCAA & White Panel Balls

Send us Fan Mail What is the best pen for getting a basketball autographed? In this episode of the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt breaks down the pens we use for

Best Pens for Autographed Footballs: What to Use & What to Avoid

Send us Fan Mail What pen should you use when getting a football autographed? In this episode of the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt breaks down the best pens for

What Are the Best Pens for Autographed Helmets?

Send us Fan Mail Choosing the right pen can make a huge difference in how an autographed helmet turns out. In this episode, we break down our favorite pens for mini and

Is the Barry Bonds Memorabilia Market Finally Heating Up?

Send us Fan Mail Barry Bonds is one of the greatest and most controversial players in baseball history, but his memorabilia market has been surprisingly quiet for years.

Best Pens for Sports Card Autographs: Sharpie vs Paint Pens and What We Actually Use

Send us Fan Mail What is the best pen for getting a sports card autographed? It is one of the most common questions we get at Powers Sports Memorabilia, and the answer

Why Do Autograph Signings Get Canceled? What Really Happens Behind the Scenes

Send us Fan Mail  Why do autograph signings sometimes get delayed or canceled after collectors have already sent in their items? Matt Powers breaks down what really happ

The Man Behind the Behind the Internet's Funniest Cards - The Alex Studios

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're joined by Alex Studio to discuss his fascinating custom sports card business, and the creative process behind his viral conte

The Beginner's Guide to Soccer Card Collecting in 2026 with Rabona Cards

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by soccer card expert, Rabona Cards, to discuss the beginner’s guide of soccer card collecting in 2026. We cover the World

Fake Autographs Are Everywhere: How to Spot Them Before You Buy

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt and Caleb break down the issue of fake autographs and how to spot them. Should you authentic

Inside PSA's Card Grading Market Dominance... Can Anybody Actually Compete?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, Matt and Caleb break down one of the biggest questions in the hobby: why does PSA dominate the ca

Processing... What Are Case Hits? Kaboom, Downtown & Tips for Signing and Grading

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we break down two of the most iconic case hits in the sports card hobby: Kaboom and Downtown. Whether you're a seasoned collector or jus

Uncovering the Truth About Aftermarket Autographs with Sports Card Investor Tyler Nethercott

Send us Fan Mail Join us as Sports Card Investor's Tyler Nethercott sheds light on the controversial topic of aftermarket autographs in the sports card industry. Di

3 Strategies to Profit From PSA's Slow Turnaround Times

Send us Fan Mail PSA turnaround times have stretched to 95+ business days—and that delay is creating a unique opportunity in the sports card market. In this episode, we