Card grading volume dipped 5% in May, ending a record streak as Beckett surged, PSA slowed, and TCG continued to dominate.

A guide to all of the major card grading companies as they are either paused, backlogged, or extending turnaround times.

Want to understand the PSA grading policy changes in May 2026 and key details? Then keep reading this blog. The latest PSA ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 2026, baseball card grading sits at the heart of a booming collectables market that values authenticated and slabbed cards far ...

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 ...

Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) vice president Harshen Patel still remembers the moment nearly four years later. Standing next to CEO Steve Eichenbaum at the 2021 National Sports Collectors ...

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 ...

In April 2026, the sports card market has reached a critical crossroads. PSA is currently processing a record-shattering 2.2 million cards per month, yet a series of aggressive price hikes and service ...

Buying graded cards or getting your cards graded has become a major part of the card collecting hobby. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just pulled a rare card from a pack, getting cards graded ...

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 ...

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 ...