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Sports card grading sparks more arguments than almost anything in the hobby — and PSA sits right at the center of it.
Is PSA elevating collecting… or quietly hurting it?
In this episode, we break down the real pros and cons of PSA grading, why collectors feel so strongly about it, and what grading actually does to card value, trust, and collecting culture.
Timestamps:
00:00 – PSA vs the hobby: what’s the real debate?
02:15 – Why grading exists and what it actually solves
05:00 – How PSA impacts card value and price gaps
07:00 – Authenticity, fakes, and why grading matters more now
11:00 – The biggest downside: PSA’s market control
14:00 – Grading vs personal collection philosophy
Drop your thoughts in the comments — PSA lover or PSA skeptic?
By Dr. Tyler Tarver4.9
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Sports card grading sparks more arguments than almost anything in the hobby — and PSA sits right at the center of it.
Is PSA elevating collecting… or quietly hurting it?
In this episode, we break down the real pros and cons of PSA grading, why collectors feel so strongly about it, and what grading actually does to card value, trust, and collecting culture.
Timestamps:
00:00 – PSA vs the hobby: what’s the real debate?
02:15 – Why grading exists and what it actually solves
05:00 – How PSA impacts card value and price gaps
07:00 – Authenticity, fakes, and why grading matters more now
11:00 – The biggest downside: PSA’s market control
14:00 – Grading vs personal collection philosophy
Drop your thoughts in the comments — PSA lover or PSA skeptic?

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