Grandpa's Baseball Card Advice

PSA opened a new grading facility in Plano, Texas and had a record-breaking month — yet their backlog still grew from 11 million to 12.4 million cards. Plus, On-Site Express got shut down at The National. Here's what it means for you.

Fanatics Fest wrapped up in New York this weekend — 500+ athletes, exclusive Topps drops, and a million-dollar Ohtani card changing hands live on the show floor. Here's why it's worth being excited about.

2026 Topps Chrome Baseball hobby boxes are priced at $239.99, but the numbers say you can expect about $115 in card value back. Here's the math, and what to do instead of buying blind.

PSA's card backlog dropped from 14 million to about 12 million this week, and they launched a public tracker. But the Value tiers are still paused, and it could be 5-6 months before they reopen. Here's what it means for you.

Dybantsa to Washington, Peterson to Utah, Boozer to Memphis. Landing spots are confirmed and prices are spiking. Here's why draft night is historically the worst time to buy — and what to do instead.

2026 Topps Chrome pre-orders open today with Hall of Fame refractors to chase. Meanwhile PSA's backlog just hit 14 million cards. Before you pull a Chrome box and rush to grade, read this first.

PSA's backlog has climbed to 14 million cards with no cheap tier in sight. But the bigger story is Collectors Holdings — they own PSA, they own SGC, and they're buying Beckett. One company controlling all three major graders, with an antitrust lawsuit already filed. Keep your eye on it.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is happening right here in North America and it's doing something to the soccer card market worth paying attention to — even for a lifelong baseball card guy. Panini Prizm drops June 26th. Here's what to know.

A Star Wars LEGO collection worth up to $200,000. A store ownership change. A consignment agreement nobody could agree on. A cautionary tale for every collector about why you need professional help before something valuable changes hands.

PSA shut down every submission tier under $80 because their backlog hit 10 million cards. Your cheapest PSA option is now $79.99 — meanwhile SGC is doing Base tier in 10–20 days at $24.99. Read the full breakdown.