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

PSA has paused some of its value tiers for grading while it deals with a backlog caused by a huge boom in sports trading card ...

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 updates are reshaping card values, submission costs, and long-term ROI are ...

The PSA grading policy changes in April 2026 are now fully impacting the trading card market, fundamentally shifting how collectors value their assets. As of April 2026, the primary effect is a ...

Planning on sending any of your all-new 2026 Bowman cards into PSA for grading? Get ready to wait. Because you might not get them back until 2027. In an email to PSA members on Thursday with the ...

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 ...

PSA's April 2026 grading policy changes — featuring higher fees, longer turnaround times, and stricter standards — are reducing the inflow of new PSA 10 cards. This is fueling premiums for existing ...

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 ...