Grading volume dropped at the big four graders (PSA, SGC, BGS, and CGC) in September with all four companies seeing double-digit percentage decreases from the previous month according to Gem Rate.
For the second time in the last two years, trading card giant Collectors has consolidated the grading and authentication industry by acquiring a competitor to the company’s premier brand, PSA.
The big four graders (PSA, SGC, BGS, and SGC) set yet another combined record last month for total grading volume. At the current rate of increase, it won’t be long until they are grading two million ...
Despite a major investment this month, PSA cannot meet the current market demand and are shutting down bulk services.
In early 2026, the grading landscape underwent a massive shift. PSA is currently handling record-breaking volumes, processing over 2.2 million cards in April alone, despite significant price hikes and ...
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We grade the same sports cards with PSA, BGS, CGC, and SGC to compare the grading results. See how each company scores Albert Pujols, Ted Williams, and Jackie Robinson cards. Home Depot raises red ...
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Collectors facing PSA’s tier shutdown must balance cost, speed, and resale potential when choosing alternative grading services today wisely. Here’s more news about PSA. The market has shifted. The ...
In 2026, baseball card grading sits at the heart of a booming collectables market that values authenticated and slabbed cards far above raw counterparts. For intermediate collectors wondering how ...
The trading card world faces a major shakeup as corporate acquisitions trigger federal scrutiny and legal battles. Collectors ...