The PSA grading scandal: How fraud allegations are reshaping trust in sports cards

Collectors reacted strongly when the PSA grading scandal of 2026 broke in December 2025. A Pokémon collector submitted around ...
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Led by PSA, Collectors corners even more of grading market by acquiring Beckett

For the second time in the last two years, trading card giant Collectors has consolidated the grading and authentication industry by acquiring a competitor to the company’s premier brand, PSA.
The New York Times

Collectors are paying more for cards with PSA’s newest grading labels — why?

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 ...
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PSA Grading Price Increases February 2026: What Collectors Need to Know

Hey folks, PSA dropped a big update on February 10, 2026, raising prices across five key tiers while extending turnaround times and eliminating TCG Bulk. Submissions jumped dramatically, with PSA ...
The New York Times

Congressman on PSA parent company: ‘I think it’s such a blatant attempt at a monopoly’

Congessman Pat Ryan (D-NY) says there is bipartisan interest in battling the consolidation of the trading card grading industry. Kayla Bartkowski / Getty Images When congressman Pat Ryan learned that ...
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PSA to increase grading prices, turnaround times

Grading giant PSA is increasing submission prices and turnaround times for select service levels due to high demand, the company announced Wednesday. Effective Thursday, PSA will increase turnaround ...
Athlon Sports

PSA Grading Price Increases February 2026: What Collectors Need to Know

PSA’s price increases raise Value Bulk to $24.99 and Regular to $79.99, extending turnaround times and forcing collectors to rethink bulk grading strategy. Value Bulk rises to $24.99 per card ...