PSA graded nearly twice as many cards of Michael Jordan and Julio Rodriguez than any other athlete in February. According to data compiled by Gem Rate, the company examined and entered into its population report a total of nearly 14,000 Jordan cards in the 28-day period. They also graded over 18,000 cards of Rodriguez, the young Mariners star whose rookie cards arrived … [Read more...] about Jordan, J-Rod Top List of Most Graded Cards in February
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9.5 Million Sports Cards Were Authenticated and Graded in 2022
The four major sports card grading companies were busy in 2022. After ramping up operations for a full 12-month period with no significant shutdowns, PSA, SGC, CSG and Beckett graded nearly 15 million items combined last year, including 9.5 million million sports cards. Overall, PSA still holds about a 75% market share. The company graded about 7.4 million cards … [Read more...] about 9.5 Million Sports Cards Were Authenticated and Graded in 2022
Notes: Luka Logoman Up for Auction; Inside the Collectors Vault; October Grading Data
What’s the 2018 National Treasures Luka Doncic Rookie NBA Logoman Autograph really worth? We may find out soon. Reportedly sold in a private deal for $4.6 million last year, the 1/1 card is making its auction debut this month. As of today, it remains the sixth-highest price ever paid for any trading card and the second highest price ever paid for a basketball … [Read more...] about Notes: Luka Logoman Up for Auction; Inside the Collectors Vault; October Grading Data
Notes: May Grading Numbers, Project100 Week 2; Brewers ’82 Party Includes HOF Autographs
The four major sports card grading companies authenticated over 1,600,000 cards in May. That’s according to Gem Rate, which tracks volume for the grading companies using their population reports. PSA graded nearly 900,000 cards in May across sports and non-sports. SGC rated over 96,000 with Beckett grading about 88,000 and CSG 76,000--a total that reflects only … [Read more...] about Notes: May Grading Numbers, Project100 Week 2; Brewers ’82 Party Includes HOF Autographs
Report: Over 1.2 Million Cards Graded Last Month
Card grading activity was robust in March. A tally by Gem Rate indicates more than 1.2 million cards were graded and authenticated by the four major grading card companies last month alone. PSA entered about 987,000 cards into its population report over the 31-day period. That’s a new monthly output record for the company, which continues to work through … [Read more...] about Report: Over 1.2 Million Cards Graded Last Month
Notes: January Grading Numbers; No Fee Card Consignments; New Loupe Hire; More
In the first three and a half weeks of 2021, over 627,000 trading cards have been authenticated and graded by PSA, SGC and Beckett. Those numbers include both sports, non-sports and gaming cards. The breakdown by company includes 537,062 graded by PSA; 56,729 by SGC and 33,848 by Beckett, according to GemRate.com. That’s an average of over 26,000 cards being graded … [Read more...] about Notes: January Grading Numbers; No Fee Card Consignments; New Loupe Hire; More
PSA Chips Away at Grading Backlog, but October Numbers Dip
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
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