Redmond man convicted in $2M fake card grading scheme involving Jordan, Pokémon cards

The indictment cites a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 card as an example: a version graded as an 8 can be worth between $6,000 and $7,000, while a card graded a perfect 10 can be valued at roughly $185 ...

2025 sports memorabilia review: Ohtani's $3M card sale and major scandals

Collectors and investors witnessed 2025 as a transformative year in the sports memorabilia market. Shohei Ohtani shattered ...
The Escapist

A man pretended his First Edition Charizard was a PSA 10, now he’s probably going to jail

Curcio was arrested in 2024 along with co-defendant Iosif “Joe” Bondarchuk, who pled guilty and testified against Curcio in court. The Washington man claimed he was innocent, explaining that it was ...

PSA, SGC and Beckett parent company views them as competitors amidst call for FTC action

Collectors grading business unit president Ryan Hoge lays out some of what's to come for all three affiliated grading brands.
Sports Illustrated

Over 26 Million Cards Graded in 2025, How the Market Exploded

According to GemRate, 2025 was busy year for card grading as demand surged. PSA continued to dominate but the consumer demand is not helping all grading companies. According to data from GemRate, ...