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PSA Pauses Value Submissions Amid Record Demand: What the May 2026 Service Level Update Means for Collectors

Jesse Haynes May 29, 2026

PSA's May 2026 grading update pauses Value and Bulk submissions. Learn how the growing backlog could impact grading costs, turnaround times, and sports card collectors.

How Fanatics Took The World Cup From Panini

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim May 13, 2026

Fanatics is taking the FIFA World Cup license from Panini in 2031, ending a 60-year run. What it means for collectors, Panini's future, and the antitrust fight.

The NFLPA Sues Leaf, Putting Unlicensed Cards On Trial

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim May 11, 2026

New NFLPA lawsuit accuses Leaf of producing cards of 13 NFL stars without a group license. Why Leaf is in serious trouble, and Panini is panicking.

The Controversy Surrounding Celebrities Opening Cards

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim May 1, 2026

An in-depth look at celebrity card pulls, alleged box steering, and growing concerns over fairness in the Fanatics Live sports card ecosystem.

PSA Antitrust Lawsuit Shakes Card Grading Market

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim April 28, 2026

A proposed class-action lawsuit seeks to force PSA's parent company to sell off SGC and Beckett. We break down the legal case and the math.

PSA’s Buyback Scandal

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim April 22, 2026

A collector sold 30 PSA 9s back, and weeks later, 11 of them reappeared as 10s. Here's the full story and why nothing changed four months later.

The Consequences Of The End Of Panini’s NFL License

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim April 16, 2026

We get into the weeds of what the end of Panini's NFL license means for football card collectors.

An Analysis On Target’s New Big Bet On Sports Cards

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim April 13, 2026

Target is making a big new push into sports cards, but is it a wise decision?

The Ultimate Guide To The Topps Redemption Grade Guarantee

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim April 10, 2026

A full guide to the new Topps Redemption grading guarantee.

The Junk Wax 2.0 Debate Rears Its Ugly Head. Again

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim April 8, 2026

Junk Wax 2.0 is the wrong label, but the right instinct. A deep dive into what Fanatics is actually building, and why the next correction is coming.

The 1/1 Is Not What You Think It Is

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim April 1, 2026

The hobby calls them 1/1s. But when a player has forty of them, the number has stopped doing the work. Here's what actually determines 1/1 value.

Antitrust Lawsuit Against Fanatics Has Been Dismissed

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim March 24, 2026

Courts keep tossing antitrust suits against Fanatics. That's not the same as saying Fanatics is innocent. Here is what it actually means.

New Legal Action Suggests WhatNot Is Unlawful Gambling Scheme

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim March 16, 2026

Breaking down legal action against WhatNot and what collectors and users of the platform should do.

Controversy Follows Logan Paul’s Record $16.5 Million Pokémon Sale

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 16, 2026

Controversy surrounds Logan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator card, which just sold for a record $16.5 million at auction. We break down this latest scandal.

As PSA Raises Prices Again, When Should You Grade Your Cards?

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 14, 2026

PSA raises prices and extend turn-around times once again. A look at why this is happening and an examination of when you should grade your cards.

What We Found Out From The Fanatics Partner System Documents And What It Means For The Hobby

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 13, 2026

New leaked documents highlight the Fanatics Partner System with big breakers. What does it mean for the hobby?

A Breakdown Of The Major Randy Johnson 1989 Fleer Variations And Errors

John Bassey February 10, 2026

Although the Bill Ripken 1989 Fleer error card remains the most popular from the set, the Randy Johnson 1989 Fleer card is almost just as interesting.

Why Are Retail Cards No Longer Selling Well?

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 9, 2026

An in-depth look at how retail sports cards packs and boxes have fallen out of favor and why breakers and hobby is increasingly filling the gap.

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