Sports Card Grading Graveyard
It’s widely accepted that the only three major card graders in the hobby are PSA, SGC, and Beckett. There have…
Michael Jordan Rookie Cards By PSA Grade (A Visual Guide)
I get a lot of questions regarding the authenticity of Michael Jordan rookie cards, but I also get a lot of…
What Does ‘Authentic’ Mean In Card Grading?
One of the most frequent questions we get from novice collectors is in regards to the ‘Authentic’ grade from third party…
Do PSA Graded Cards Sell For A Premium vs SGC & Beckett?
We have a lot of collectors asking about card grading, namely how to do it, and whether they should do it?…
Card Grading Wait Times: Updates From PSA, SGC and Beckett
The widespread price increases throughout the hobby have led to a surge in demand for sports card grading. This has led…
A History Of PSA “Flips” (And How To Detect Fakes)
PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) transformed card collecting by introducing a standardized grading system to the hobby. The PSA slab, as it…
How To Spot a Trimmed Card
With all of the latest trimming scandals running rampant throughout the hobby, we’ve had many collectors ask us about how easy…
Is PSA Deliberately Undergrading Popular Cards?
In a perfect world the third party grading companies should be evaluating cards objectively, and not letting any sort of biases…
A Closer Look at Collector’s Universe (CLCT)
I discuss grading a lot on this blog since it’s a big part and often controversial topic in the hobby. I also…
State Of The Hobby – Can We Trust The Card Graders?
I’m sure by now you’ve heard of the scandal that has rocked the sports card hobby. If not, the quick and…
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