PSA’s grading backlog has dropped to 12 million cards. Here’s what it means for collectors and when value tiers may return.

Collectors reacted strongly when the PSA grading scandal of 2026 broke in December 2025. A Pokémon collector submitted around 30 identical modern cards that mostly returned as PSA 9 grades. He ...

PSA is experiencing a massive influx of grading submissions as the trading card hobby continues to grow. The company hasn't been able to keep up with demand. Kena Betancur / Getty Images Trading card ...

PSA's latest grading labels are commanding a premium, which experts think shouldn't be the case. (PSA / eBay) The reason people grade trading cards and seal them in plastic tombs in perpetuity is to ...

View post: World Cup 2026 Game-Worn Jerseys: What Is Being Auctioned Right Now, Who to Target, and How the Market Works Want to understand the PSA grading policy changes in May 2026 and key details?

The recent announcement by PSA regarding delays in their recieving process has caused a stir among collectors, which has led to the consideration of alternative grading companies by collectors as well ...

Following rumors of sweeping changes to grading and submissions, Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), the leading grading company for sports cards and TCGs, confirmed today that it will pause ...

For much of its more than three decades of existence, PSA has been one of the leaders — if not the top dog — in its primary category of card grading. But as it expands into grading comics and ...

Raw Pokémon cards can be worth a lot of money, but selling them for top dollar requires an official card evaluation. Business is booming for the main player in this space, Professional Sports ...

The December 2025 PSA buyback scandal, involving secret grade upgrades after card buybacks, is shaking trust across the $5B sports card market. View post: The Executives Behind TKO Just Bought the ...