PSA's 11 million card backlog persists two months after pausing affordable grading tiers, as infrastructure investments struggle to keep pace with collector demand.
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PSA's card grading queue now holds 11 million units as the company races to clear one of its largest backlogs ever.
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PSA's 11 million card backlog shows no signs of clearing despite pausing new value-tier submissions, leaving collectors with uncertain wait times.
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PSA's 12 million card backlog persists despite increased production, with value-tier grading suspended until October 2026.
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PSA and CGC eliminated budget grading options and doubled down on premium pricing, making it uneconomical to grade most cards.
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A 1/1 Ohtani Superfractor sold for $75,000 in June 2026, representing the apex of contemporary player card valuations.
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Mewtwo's legendary status makes it one of the most sought-after Pokémon to catch, requiring specific post-game strategies and ideal conditions to encounter it in...
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The grading boom in Pokémon card collecting means that professional card authentication and condition assessment have become central to how collectors...
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Grading companies became power brokers in Pokémon collecting because they created the market standard that determines what cards are worth.
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Pokémon card grading became a market within the market because it transformed collecting from a casual hobby into a legitimate investment class with...
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A Pokémon card is worth sending for grading when it has sufficient raw value and condition to justify the cost of professional authentication and...
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Grading fees fundamentally changed Pokémon card collecting from a hobby focused on volume and personal enjoyment into one increasingly driven by...
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Pokémon card grading can absolutely make or break a sale—the difference between a card's raw condition and its professionally graded status can swing its...
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Before you submit your Pokémon cards to a grading service, understand that grading is a financial commitment that only makes sense for cards already...
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Grading transformed Pokémon cards from casual collectibles into measurable assets with standardized valuations.
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Pokémon card grading has become a gatekeeping mechanism that has fundamentally distorted how the hobby functions, turning a utility service into a...
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Clean raw Base Set Pokémon cards are becoming more attractive to collectors and investors as grading standards tighten and trust in major grading...
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No, it is not worth grading a played Base Set holo in 2026. The economics simply don't work. When you factor in grading fees—whether...
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You should think twice before regrading a PSA 8.5 Eevee because the cost of regrading often outweighs the potential financial gain from moving up...
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Regrading a BGS 1 Zacian is rarely worth the money and effort because the financial return almost never justifies the cost of submission.
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