Collectors is ramping up grading in 2026 with major updates to PSA, SGC, and Beckett—faster service, refreshed labels, and streamlined selling for collectors.
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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
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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.
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PSA acquires Beckett Grading in a major move shaking up the card grading world. Here’s what collectors need to know.
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If you have spent any time in the hobby, you have likely heard endless debates about the best penny sleeves grading collectors should use. However, most of those conversations focus on brands, thickness, or feel. Meanwhile, one detail consistently gets overlooked. The truth is simple. The best penny sleeves grading strategy has less to do
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The conversation around PSA vs CGC grading is heating up again, and this time, it is not just about slabs or labels. Instead, the focus is shifting toward global expansion, grading consistency, and how collectors navigate risk during submission. Recently, CGC has accelerated its international presence with new offices in London, Munich, Dubai, Hong Kong,
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The Graders Choice rebrand marks a pivotal shift in how collectors approach the grading submission process. CDX is now Graders Choice, and while the name has changed, the core mission remains consistent. The focus is still on helping collectors prep and submit their cards with confidence. At the same time, this transition signals something bigger.
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PSA minimum grade is back for Value Plus and higher service levels, and that is a meaningful update for collectors who want more control over what actually gets slabbed. Instead of accepting any grade that comes back, submitters can now set the lowest grade they are willing to receive. If a card does not meet
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