As the trading card hobby continues to grow, demand for PSA grading has skyrocketed. The company is struggling to keep up.

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 ...

Despite a major investment this month, PSA cannot meet the current market demand and are shutting down bulk services.

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 ...

It’s like something out of Space Jam: NBA icon Michael Jordan versus Pikachu, Pokémon’s iconic electric rat. Since Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) was founded in July 1991, the third-party ...

Major vendor restrictions: Partnered vendors can no longer sell graded slabs, high-value items over $1,000, or most Japanese Pokémon Center products at official events. Refocusing event culture: The ...

Trading card collectors and dealers largely view grading as the ultimate arbiter of the condition and value of the card. In other words, if a company like leading card grader PSA says your card is a ...

The recent announcement by PSA regarding delays in their recieving process has caused a stir among collectors, which has led to the consideration of alternative grading companies by collectors as well ...

The PSA Gem MT 10 grade has become some of the most sought after cards, especially since PSA adjusted turnaround times and prices. While it's just the first quarter of 2026, there have already been ...