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PSA, Beckett, and SGC are three grading services available to collectors. PSA owns and operates SGC independently after acquiring the company in 2024.

Where the Major Card Grading Companies Stand After PSA, TAG Pauses

A guide to all of the major card grading companies as they are either paused, backlogged, or extending turnaround times.

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A Matthew Schaefer 1-of-1 Chase Ends as Upper Deck's Hockey Card Boom Continues

Looking For Sports Gems in the Antiques Capital of the Country

What Kind of Cards You Should Be Grading During the PSA Bulk and Value Pause

Jalen Brunson's Eastern Conference Finals MVP Celebrated with a Topps NOW Card

A $100,000 Pokémon Card Is About to Change One Collector’s Life

The Top 3 Sales From White Sox Newest Sensation Rikuu Nishida

Hobby Fallout from PSA Pausing Value-Tier Card Grading

Finals Fever Could Send These 7 Iconic New York Knicks Cards Soaring

Victor Wembanyama Rookie Card Breaks Nebula Record

Card Sales and New Products

1955 Topps Hank Aaron (Card No. 47) PSA 9

1955 Topps Hank Aaron PSA 9 Sets Another Sales Record

Apr 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

2025-26 Bowman Sapphire Basketball Preview & Checklist

2024-25 DC Annual Box

2024-25 Upper Deck DC Annual Preview

Nov 29, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates

LeBron James Superfractor Card Sets All-Time Record

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Why 95% of Baseball Card Collectors Chose Lou Gehrig Over Shohei Ohtani

NFL Kicker Blake Grupe Chases His Rainbow, Talks Grandpa's Mantle Collection

May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after a dunk in the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Under-the-Radar Affordable Victor Wembanyama Cards Anyone Can Still Buy Now

May 23, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) brings the ball up court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game three of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Knicks, Danhausen Celebrating a "Very Nice, Very Evil" NBA Playoff Run

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch, left, and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch race against each other in the final lap

Kyle Busch: Remembering “Rowdy” (1985-2026)

Feb 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jesus Made sits in the dugout against the Chicago White Sox during a spring training game at American Family Fields of Phoenix. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

What Collectors Need to Know Now That Jesus Made is MLB's Top Prospect

Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is already chasing—and collecting—his own cards.

Fernando Mendoza Is Already a Star and a Collector of His Own Cards

May 17, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Colt Emerson (4) runs out of the dugout during player introductions

Colt Emerson Debuts Less Than 3 Hours After Call-up, Gets Debut Patch

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May 22, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts in the second half during game three of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama Joins $5 Million Club With Record-Breaking Card Sale

4 Baseball Card Rookie Autograph Bargains Under $300

Top 6 Iconic and Valuable 1989 Topps Baseball Cards

Photo of the inside of a MTG Collector Booster Box showing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles looking up from a manhole with a city street in the background. The credited illustrator of this beautiful scene is Ignatius Budi.

Magic: The Gathering's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Set Has Fans Chasing Their Cards

Jun 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A flag with Argentina's Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona flies

Messi, Ronaldo, and The Top 5 Most Iconic World Cup Cards

4 of the Most Iconic Fernando Valenzuela Cards

Pete Maravich Cards

Top 5 Iconic 'Pistol' Pete Maravich Cards to Collect

May 25, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) hits a solo home run

Top 4 Sales From 2026 Bowman Baseball So Far

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A massive grading backlog has led PSA to temporarily shut down Value-tier submissions.

Major Hobby News as PSA Confirms Extended Pause for Grading

Arena Club Multi-Sport Pack

Arena Club Drops Multi-Sport Vintage Pack Loaded With Baseball Card Grails

PSA, Professional Sports Authenticator, is the biggest card grading and memorabilia authentication companies.

3 Key Points from PSA Data on 2025 Topps Chrome Football Cards

J.J. Hoover, former Cincinnati Reds pitcher, has opened Hoovs Hangout in Alexandria, Kentucky, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The shop offers a variety of trading cards, including sports and Pokemon. The shop will also soon include large screen tv’s, arcade games. He plans to host tournaments as well.

Pokemon Cards Account for Top 5 Most Scanned with PSA App

PSA, Professional Sports Authenticator, is the biggest card grading and memorabilia authentication companies.

PSA Investing $200 Million Due to Demand, Extending Turnaround Time

PSA says it intercepted over $200 million in fake cards as fraud continues to rise across the hobby.

PSA Report Reveals $200M in Fake Cards Prevented

FIFA and Fanatics

FIFA, Fanatics Announce Landmark Collectibles Licensing Agreement

Topps Industry Conference

The State of The Hobby: Booming Card Sales, Grading, and Wax Prices

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Hammergirl Anime, located in the Goodwill Jefferson Plaza on Jefferson Road in Henrietta also carries model kits for building Pokémon characters.

Hobby Education: The Definitive Pokémon Cards of the 2010s

Unopened older baseball cards are for sale at Action Mania Toys and Collectibles.

Hobby Education: Knowing Your Limits Within The Hobby

A screen capture of listings for a 2006 rookie card for Tim Lincecum on EBAY.

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Hobby Education: How to Effectively Buy Cards Online and What to Avoid

Jerry Rice, Reggie White Headline the Iconic 1986 Topps Football Rookie Cards

The most expensive Charizard card of all time went for half a million dollars.

Hobby Education: The Many Faces of the Base Set Charizard Card

SuperFractors and autograph cards of Star Wars’ original characters are fueling a surge in collector demand.

Hobby Education

The Force Is Driving Modern Star Wars Cards to New Heights

Top 5 Iconic 1961 Topps Baseball Cards

Card collectors check out the items for sale during Cards on the Coast Sports Card and TCG Show Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at Sanders Beach Corrine Jones Resource Center.

Hobby Education: Traits That Smart Buyers Evaluate Before Buying Cards (Part 2)

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eBay and Gordy Bonker Announce Partnership to Bring 'Bonkers Cards LIVE' to eBay Live

Hobby Nonsense makes its eBay Live debut this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. CT, featuring $1 auctions on graded non-sports cards from franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, and Austin Powers.

Hobby Nonsense Brings Non-Sport Trading Cards to eBay Live

eBay Live 48 Hours of Drops

48 Hours of Non-Stop Collectibles Auctions: $1 Starts, Rare Cards, & Hall of Famers on eBay Live

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers

2025 Panini Flawless Football Adds Intrigue, Chase, and Bounties to eBay Live

Ebay Live Pokemon The 30/30 Collection

Pokémon Day: Iconic Vintage Grails Available Exclusively on eBay Live

Topps Inception UEFA is loaded with rookies and stars for global soccer fans.

Yamal and more: Topps Inception UEFA Cards Return for 2024–25

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77)

Mega Basketball Card Mixer Sunday Night With Prizm, Optic and More

Hobby legend Ken Goldin kicks off a new season of 'King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch'

Goldin and Netflix Tower Over The Hobby with Cards, Comics and More

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Carlos Alcaraz, sidelined by a wrist injury, now finds his surging card market entering a rare pause.

Carlos Alcaraz’s Injury Might Be Creating a Buying Opportunity

May 17, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander speaks during a press conference after the announcement he won the 2025-2026 NBA Most Valuable Player award.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins Second Straight MVP, Earns Topps NOW Card

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg gets his first dual auto with former Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki

Cooper Flagg and Dirk Nowitzki Get First Dual Auto

May 8, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Chicago White Sox's Newest International Superstar

Greenville Drive infielder Franklin Arias (19) blows a bubble Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 during the MiLB baseball game against the Hub City Spartanburgers at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Franklin Arias Strong Start has gotten Collectors and Fans' Attention

LeBron James answers questions from a throng of media members gathered

Collector Found Life-Changing LeBron James Card Sitting in His Collection

May 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts to a defensive stop against the Philadelphia 76ers

Karl-Anthony Towns Puts Bounty on John Cena Wrestlemania 41 Patch Auto

Cam Schlittler (31) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium

Cam Schlittler Is Baseball’s Next Breakout Card Star

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Disneyland 70th anniversary photo opportunities are scattered across the resort, featuring various characters.

Rare Disneyland 70th Anniversary Snack Time Card Becomes a Chase for Collectors

A new Justice League x USMNT comic blends soccer stars and superheroes in a limited-edition collectible release.

Justice League x USMNT Headlines New Collectible Comic Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Livvy Dunne is one of several athletes featured in the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue.

How SI Swimsuit Athletes Are Driving the Next Wave of the Hobby

From the Champions League stage to a 1/1 card—Mike Shinoda’s performance now lives on in the hobby.

Soccer and Music Collide: Linkin Park 1/1 SuperFractor Surfaces

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Black Label Gengar Card Breaks Ascended Heroes Record Sale

As Disneyland celebrates it's 70th anniversary, the demand for vintage and modern Disney cards is surging.

Disney Cards Are Surging, from 1930s Mickey to Modern 1/1s

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1977 Topps Luke Skywalker PSA 10 Shatters Record at $687,500

MLB players are turning Pokémon card ripping into a new clubhouse ritual.

MLB Players Can't Stop Ripping Pokemon Cards, Even Ripping Packs to End a Slump

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