Sports card retail prices are rising as products feel overprinted and hits get harder to pull. Collectors are feeling frustrated with the current retail experience.
Sports Card Retail Prices Are Rising. Is Retail Coming to a Turning Point? Read More »
As the NFL season builds to its grand finale, collectors and investors turn their attention to a question that comes up every year: do Super Bowl card values peak before the game or after? From superstar quarterbacks to breakout rookies, the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl are a hotbed of hobby hype. But
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Card grading apps promise quick results, but can they really replace expert eyes? Learn where they fall short and how to prep cards the right way.
Trading card Grading Apps Missing the Mark? Read More »
AGS is using AI to shake up the grading game. See how RoboGrading works, why collectors are paying attention, and how to prep your cards for AGS.
AGS Card Grading Explained: The AI Shift Collectors Need to Know Read More »
Collectors is ramping up grading in 2026 with major updates to PSA, SGC, and Beckett—faster service, refreshed labels, and streamlined selling for collectors.
Grading Industry Updates: What Collectors Is Changing for PSA, SGC, and Beckett in 2026 Read More »
Think bubble wrap, rubber bands, and cardboard are safe for card grading prep? Think again. This common method could be damaging your cards before they even get graded. Learn the pro-level fix collectors trust.
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If you are serious about submitting cards for grading, semi rigid holders grading should be your default approach. While many collectors focus on the grading company itself, the reality is that outcomes are influenced long before the card arrives. More importantly, the submission stage is where most preventable damage occurs. Because of this, the materials
Semi Rigid Holders Grading Guide: Why They Matter Read More »
The PSA turnaround times update for 2026 is now live, and it is already reshaping how collectors think about grading timelines. At the same time, CGC has introduced price increases across every major service tier, adding another layer of decision-making. As a result, collectors are now balancing two pressures at once. On one hand, turnaround
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The 2025 card grading statistics confirm what many collectors felt throughout the year. The hobby is not slowing down. Instead, it is accelerating at a historic pace. According to year-end data from GemRate, more than 26.6 million cards were graded across major companies in 2025, marking a significant increase from 2024. Moreover, the data reveals
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A major FTC investigation into Collectors Holdings, the parent of PSA, SGC, and Beckett, could shake up the card grading industry for collectors everywhere.
Collectors Holdings FTC Investigation Shakes Grading Read More »