PSA and Burbank Sportscards Team Up for Hobby’s First Grading Retail Store

• Posted: May 23, 2025, 2:42 pm
• in Sports Card News
• by bionic

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Two powerhouse names in the trading card world are joining forces to create a new kind of collector experience — one that blends massive inventory, in-person service, and direct access to the hobby’s top grader.

PSA, the gold standard in card grading, is set to open its first-ever physical retail location inside the new Burbank Sportscards megastore in Southern California. The doors officially open May 30, marking a unique milestone for both companies — and a bold step forward for the collecting community.

Rather than standing alone, PSA’s store will operate within Burbank’s sprawling 14,000-square-foot location, fully staffed by PSA employees and designed to provide collectors with hands-on support and direct submission opportunities.

“This is about being closer to the customer,” said PSA President Ryan Hoge. “Collectors love being able to talk to our team at events. Now we’re giving them a place to do that every day.”

Visitors will be able to submit items for grading — from standard trading cards to autographs, unopened packs, Funko Pops, and even tickets. PSA will also offer Vault storage and eBay consignment services directly from the store.

For Rob Veres, owner of Burbank Sportscards, this new location isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a complete rethink of what a card shop can be. His vision is a hybrid space that feels like walking into a live card show, but with the structure and reliability of a top-tier retail environment.

“We wanted to create something immersive,” Veres explained. “Collectors should be able to walk in and feel like they’re in the heart of the hobby — not just flipping through cards, but fully engaged.”

To that end, the store will feature access to over 40 million cards through a kiosk system, with employees pulling requested items from a deep digital catalog. Meanwhile, over 1 million cards will be available on the floor for just 25 cents each, sorted by sport and year — making it easy for collectors to dig for gems on a budget.

Veres said he wants Burbank to be the kind of store that says “yes” to as many collectors as possible — whether they’re chasing rare vintage cards or completing a childhood set.

The partnership also follows another significant move by Burbank earlier this year: its decision to pull all inventory from eBay in favor of an exclusive partnership with the Fanatics Collect marketplace. That announcement, made at the 2024 National Sports Collectors Convention, sent shockwaves through the hobby — and now this new retail chapter is generating even more buzz.

As for PSA, it’s unclear whether this is the first of many physical stores to come or a one-off collaboration with a longtime ally in the hobby. What’s clear is that the demand for in-person, expert-level service is growing — and this move meets that moment.

Between PSA’s in-store services and Burbank’s massive collector-friendly setup, this launch represents more than just a new storefront. It’s a sign of how the hobby is evolving: more accessible, more interactive, and more community-driven than ever.