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PSA Grading Turnaround Times Drop Below 60 Days for Standard Tier

Standard-tier submissions now return in under 60 days. PSA processes over 250,000 cards weekly as the industry moves past its pandemic-era backlog.

Sarah ChenFebruary 2, 2026 3 min

TCG Market Index Up 8% in January: Pokemon Vintage Leads Recovery

Base Set holos and WOTC-era sealed product lead a broad market recovery after six months of consolidation. Analysts call the rally "healthier" than 2021.

Sarah ChenFebruary 1, 2026 4 min

Sports Card Market Stagnates as TCG Investment Dollars Shift to Pokemon and MTG

Sports cards drop 12% year-over-year while vintage Pokemon and MTG reserved list cards hold steady. Collector investment flows toward gameplay-backed assets.

Sarah ChenJanuary 29, 2026 4 min

TCGPlayer Acquires Grading Startup as Platform Consolidation Accelerates

The $15M deal brings AI-powered condition assessment to the largest TCG marketplace. The integration could reshape how mid-range cards are bought and sold.

Nina AlvarezJanuary 27, 2026 3 min