Major authenticators graded more than 26 million cards in 2025

The major trading card authenticators graded more than 26 million cards in 2025, according to year-end data released by ...
The New York Times

Why are ungraded cards starting to sell for more than cards graded in mint condition?

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 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 ...

New York congressman asks for investigation into potential monopoly on trading card grading

According to Gemrate and data from November of 2025, Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) graded 1.66 million cards. ...