The Problems With Sports Card Grading

The Problems With Sports Card Grading

Sports card grading is the backbone of the modern collecting hobby. The plastic slab, the coveted numeric grade, the population reports—it all adds up to a market where a single point difference can mean hundreds or thousands of dollars in value. But for all the...
CGC x JSA Grading Review

CGC x JSA Grading Review

I recently submitted an autographed 1968 Topps Hank Aaron to CGC x JSA for authentication and grading. Aaron signed this for me personally in 1985, so I have no concerns about authenticity. But this is a keepsake I will eventually pass along to my kids. I figure for...
On-Site Grading at the 2025 National

On-Site Grading at the 2025 National

Questions about grading cards at the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago? Here’s all you need to know! For more info on attending the National in general, try this article with tips for surviving and thriving at the show. On‑Site Grading...
Boca Card Subs adds PSA Submission Services

Boca Card Subs adds PSA Submission Services

Boca Card Subs, your favorite SGC group submitter, has added PSA grading submissions to its list of 3rd party group submitter services. SGC Discontinues Bulk Submitter Discounts A few weeks back, Boca and SGC loyals were disappointed to learn that SGC discontinued its...
SGC: The New Kings of Vintage Grading?

SGC: The New Kings of Vintage Grading?

SGC Grades More Vintage Than PSA in June If you collect graded cards, the Gemrate blog is a must-follow. Gemrate tracks daily grading activity from all of the major graders, and slices and dices it every which way for a monthly report. I like to get into the weeds and...