The year 2025 turned into a nightmare for PSA collectors. What started as whispers about shady grading practices exploded into full-blown PSA grading scandals in 2025 that rocked the hobby. From PSA ...
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 ...
The current grading landscape in 2026 requires a strict, math-driven calculation based on updated pricing, fluctuating PSA ...
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 ...
PSA just announced massive extensions to their turnaround times, sparking fears that the grading giant might be forced to ...
Fraud report reveals: PSA identified Charizard, Pikachu, Gengar, Rayquaza, Umbreon, and Mewtwo as the most faked Pokémon cards, with two specific versions leading counterfeit activity. Market impact: ...
According to GemRate, 2025 was busy year for card grading as demand surged. PSA continued to dominate but the consumer demand is not helping all grading companies. According to data from GemRate, ...
Demand for PSA's services has grown exponentially over the last six years, prompting significant increases to its operations. Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Professional Sports Authenticator’s parent ...