PSA to Open First Official London Submission Centre in Partnership with Fanatics
In a significant development for collectors and enthusiasts of sports memorabilia, Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has announced the opening of its first official London submission centre in partnership with Fanatics, a leading company in the sports industry. According to a report from Yahoo Sports, the new centre will be located inside Fanatics’ flagship hobby store on Regent Street, which is set to open on Friday.
The London submission centre will provide collectors with the opportunity to have their cards authenticated and graded in-person, without the need for shipping or customs forms. This convenient service will enable collectors to submit their cards for grading on PSA’s standard timelines, with the grading process taking place in the United States. As Yahoo Sports reports, PSA currently operates submission centres in international hubs such as Toronto and Tokyo, and has established partnerships with hobby shops and group submitters.
The introduction of the London submission centre marks a significant expansion of PSA’s services in the UK, and is a testament to the company’s commitment to providing collectors with convenient and reliable authentication and grading services. A representative from PSA confirmed to Yahoo Sports that this expansion was planned prior to President Trump’s recent tariffs announcement, indicating that the company is proactively seeking to establish a stronger presence in the UK market.
The London submission centre will be staffed by Fanatics employees, who will be responsible for managing the submission process and ensuring that collectors receive the highest level of service. This partnership between PSA and Fanatics is a significant development for the sports memorabilia industry, and is likely to be welcomed by collectors and enthusiasts who have been seeking greater convenience and accessibility in the authentication and grading process.
As the sports memorabilia market continues to grow and evolve, the need for reliable and convenient authentication and grading services has never been greater. With the introduction of its London submission centre, PSA is well-positioned to meet this demand, and to provide collectors with a trusted and authoritative service that they can rely on. According to Yahoo Sports, the opening of the London submission centre is a significant milestone for PSA, and marks an important step in the company’s ongoing expansion into new markets.
The partnership between PSA and Fanatics is also significant, as it brings together two leading companies in the sports industry. Fanatics’ flagship hobby store on Regent Street is set to become a major destination for collectors and enthusiasts, and the introduction of the PSA submission centre will only add to its appeal. As Yahoo Sports notes, the London submission centre will provide collectors with a unique opportunity to have their cards authenticated and graded in-person, and will offer a convenient and hassle-free service that is likely to be in high demand.
