Led by PSA, Collectors corners even more of grading market by acquiring Beckett

The scale of the money spent by the average hobbyist on Collectors brands, particularly PSA, is staggering when analyzing ...
The New York Times

Collectors are paying more for cards with PSA’s newest grading labels — why?

PSA's latest grading labels are commanding a premium, which experts think shouldn't be the case. (PSA / eBay) The reason people grade trading cards and seal them in plastic tombs in perpetuity is to ...

PSA's parent company buys card grading rival Beckett

Professional Sports Authenticator's parent company Collectors purchased Beckett, PSA's longtime rival in the card grading and authentication industry. Monetary terms of the deal were not made ...
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2023 Topps industry mystery box - rookie auto #'d to 5!

I just arrived at the Topps Industry Conference and WOW this mystery box is ! I love seeing Stand Up Displays in here! Track ...

N.Y. congressman urges FTC to open antitrust probe into Collectors’ acquisition of Beckett

New York Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) is urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate trading card company Collectors for potential monopolistic practices amid its acquisition of rival Beckett.

Collectors Acquires Beckett: A New Era for Trading Card Grading

In a significant move within the collectibles industry, Collectors, the parent company of PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), has announced its acquisition of Beckett, a well-known name in ...
Sports Illustrated

PSA clarifies turnaround times as grading stays busy

While the jump from 65 business days to 95 days is an increase, collectors who have sent cards to PSA recently won't see much difference with their next set of cards sent to the company. In an email ...