PSA Opening East Coast Office

In order to better meet the increasing needs of collectors and dealers in the eastern United States, especially those in autograph collecting, Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA/DNA) Authentication Services will open an office in Woodbridge, New Jersey this summer.

In person submissions will be accepted by appointment at the New Jersey office. All other items that are submitted by mail to PSA will still need to be directed to the California office unless pre-approved by the staff.

The new office is centrally located between New York City and Philadelphia. PSA has seen increased popularity and need of certified autographs on the East Coast. This new location will provide an extra avenue for patrons to use and will improve turnaround times on submissions.

Only autographs will be processed at the New Jersey office. Other items such as trading cards, tickets, photographs, sports memorabilia and game used items will be accepted at the office but examined at the California location.

PSA will relocate some of the company's California employees, but also plans to hire additional from the area.

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