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Sports Cards Nonsense

Why PSA Prices Are Going Up: PSA President Reveals What Collectors Need to Know

Feb 12, 2026 · 55m

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On today’s episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi is joined by Ryan Hoge, President of Grading at Collectors, for an exclusive breakdown of the major changes happening at PSA. Ryan explains exactly why price increases and extended turnaround times were necessary, revealing that the primary goal is to intentionally slow down submissions to manage a massive backlog. They discuss how the explosion of TCG cards is impacting sports card grading, the ripple effects this has on SGC and Beckett, and when collectors can realistically expect turnaround times to improve. Beyond the interview, Mike dives into the current state of the market, analyzing the surprising lack of price movement for…