PSA Adds $59.99 Grading Tier, but Value Services Remain Closed

PSA is launching Standard grading at $59.99 per card, but its cheaper Value tiers remain closed. Here’s how the new service ...
nytimes.com

PSA fraud report shows growing counterfeit activity across all trading card types

An authentic example of Michael Jordan's 1986 Fleer rookie card sold by Julien's in 2021. PSA found this card to be the most counterfeited trading card by volume in 2025. VALERIE MACON / AFP Leading ...
Athlon Sports

The PSA Grading Scandal: How Fraud Allegations Are Reshaping Trust in Sports Cards

The December 2025 PSA buyback scandal, involving secret grade upgrades after card buybacks, is shaking trust across the $5B sports card market. Collectors reacted strongly when the PSA grading scandal ...
Yahoo! Sports

If PSA SHUTS DOWN, Will The Card Market Crash?

PSA just announced massive extensions to their turnaround times, sparking fears that the grading giant might be forced to shut down its value tiers, a move that historically preceded a major card ...
Sports Illustrated

Hobby U: How to submit cards for grading

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 ...
nytimes.com

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 ...