What happened to Beckett Grading Services?

In September 2024, GemRate reported that Beckett Grading Services (BGS) graded only 65,000 cards in August 2024, a 13% ...
Yahoo! Sports

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

For the second time in the last two years, trading card giant Collectors has consolidated the grading and authentication industry by acquiring a competitor to the company’s premier brand, PSA.
Sports Card Investor on MSN

Giving $1,500 to a 13 year old to jumpstart his card business!

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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.
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 ...
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 ...