Like the four Cs of a diamond, card grades also work from a four-criteria system. The key determinants that make up a card’s grade are: Corners, Centering, Edges, and Surface. Beckett (BGS) is a card ...

The current grading landscape in 2026 requires a strict, math-driven calculation based on updated pricing, fluctuating PSA ...

Demand for PSA's services has grown exponentially over the last six years, prompting significant increases to its operations. Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Professional Sports Authenticator’s parent ...

Jordan, Ohtani and Pokémon led nearly 2.5 million cards that were graded in February. Sports card collectors are still getting legends graded while many are also taking bets on the future. Meanwhile, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Collectors launched #NoPSAMay boycott in April 2026 over grading delays, rising fees, inconsistent standards, and alleged shady practices. The trading card hobby is facing a historic reckoning as the ...

View post: Yu-Gi-Oh Blazing Dominion May 2026: Best Reprints, New Themes & 1/1 Chase Cards Here’s the reality hitting hard in March 2026: PSA just bumped Value Bulk submissions from $21.99 to $24.99 ...

We started CardGrade because the turnaround time and cost of professional grading creates a real barrier for collectors who want to make informed decisions about their cards.” — Jamie Budesky, Founder ...

UPDATE, MARCH 11: PSA has announced that they are hiring new graders at multiple locations, both domestically and abroad. You can see the full list of job postings here. PSA, the leading brand in ...

Here’s the reality hitting hard in March 2026: PSA just bumped Value Bulk submissions from $21.99 to $24.99 back in February, part of a broader PSA price hike in 2026 that added $3-5 across lower ...