In 2025, PSA faced grade swap allegations, price hikes, and delays, triggering backlash, grader switching, and calls for federal scrutiny. The year 2025 turned into a nightmare for PSA collectors.
We started CardGrade because the turnaround time and cost of professional grading creates a real barrier for collectors who want to make informed decisions about their cards.” — Jamie Budesky, Founder ...
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 ...