PSA graded about 640,000 cards in October, down from 830,000 that were processed in September as it continues to push through a backlog of submissions dating back to last year. That figure represented a significant decrease from the record setting month of September, when graders added over 830,000 cards to the company’s Population Report. According to figures … [Read more...] about PSA Chips Away at Grading Backlog, but October Numbers Dip
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Notes: Costacos, Topps Teaming Up; PSA Update; Fisk Ball to Fractional; Auction News
Remember those Costacos Brothers posters from the 1980s and 90s? The west coast company created a smash hit by creating some unique designs that helped turn athletes into pop culture icons. Over 30 million of them were sold from 1986-96. Now, the company is taking on a new venture that will connect fans with players and raise money for their favorite … [Read more...] about Notes: Costacos, Topps Teaming Up; PSA Update; Fisk Ball to Fractional; Auction News
Rickey Henderson Rookie, 1956 Topps Among Year’s Most Graded Vintage Sports Cards
While modern basketball and other sports cards issued in the last few years are the main reason PSA fell so far behind on authentication and grading, the company has also graded large numbers of vintage baseball and popular rookie cards this year. The most popular pre-1981 card examined by graders was the 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson rookie card, with 2,067 copies added to … [Read more...] about Rickey Henderson Rookie, 1956 Topps Among Year’s Most Graded Vintage Sports Cards
PSA Graded More Cards in September Than Any Month in Company’s History
The encapsulation machine got quite a workout at PSA last month. The company graded a record 830,883 cards in the 30-day period that ended last week--an average of 27,696 per day and 1,154 cards every hour. That's according to numbers compiled by Gem Rate, which has been tracking the company's progress as it continues to dig out from a backlog of millions of … [Read more...] about PSA Graded More Cards in September Than Any Month in Company’s History
PSA Grading About 26,000 Cards Per Day in July
PSA has already graded over 600,000 cards this month and is examining about 26,000 cards per day. Still shut down for all but higher value submissions as the company works through its mountainous backlog of orders, the company continues to see a lot of current era basketball cards. Data compiled by GemRate.com through July 23 indicates PSA is grading at a one percent … [Read more...] about PSA Grading About 26,000 Cards Per Day in July