Card Grading Wars: The Rise, Fall & Future of PSA, Beckett, SGC & More
Card grading is one of the most controversial—and essential—parts of the hobby. Love it or hate it, grading dictates trust, resale…
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New eBay Feature Lets You Grade Raw Cards with PSA at Checkout
Buying raw cards on eBay has always been a bit of a gamble. You spot a nice-looking card—a 2001 Bowman Chrome…
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The Card Grading Industry Hits New Highs: February 2025 Recap
The card grading industry reached unprecedented levels in February 2025, with overall grading activity increasing by 5% compared to January and…
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PSA Says My Wax Packs Were Tampered With – Here’s Why I Disagree
I’ve been in this hobby for a LONG time. I’ve bought and sold a lot of cards and wax packs. I’ve…
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Why Is eBay Authenticating Graded Cards?
eBay has gone a long way in recent years to shore up the counterfeit shenanigans on its platform. While they can…
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How to Submit Cards to PSA: A Beginner’s Guide
The popularity of sports card grading continues to rise, and PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) remains at the forefront of this booming…
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PSA To Buy SGC – Should This Card Grading Monopoly Be Allowed?
I was shocked when I heard that Collectors Holdings (the parent company of PSA) had acquired SGC. I felt the same…
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PSA Grading Costs 2025: Complete Price Guide & Calculator
PSA’s card grading prices have been quite volatile over the past few years. PSA shut down all card grading services at…
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PSA Grading Star Basketball Cards (Again) – Time To Buy?
In a move that I knew was only a matter of time, PSA announced recently that it would tiptoe back into…
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SGC Card Grading Review – Is It Better Than PSA?
PSA gets all the fanfare, but SGC is the second-oldest grading company in the hobby. Launched in 1998, about seven years…
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