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

Hobby U: An education of card grading criteria

Like the four Cs of a diamond, card grades also work from a four-criteria system. The key determinants that make up a card’s grade are: Corners, Centering, Edges, and Surface. Beckett (BGS) is a card ...
The New York Times

Expert tips for going to card shows as an adult, what ‘BMWT’ and ‘PWE’ mean, the importance of grading and more

This article is meant for all of us enthusiasts, whether you’re a card-collecting newbie, a 30-year grizzled veteran, a renewed collector (a Renewbie!), or a “sports card investor” looking to flip ...
Yahoo Finance

GRADING ELEVEN AUTHENTICATION (GEA) Launches the Next Generation of Card Grading -- Bridging Art, Design, and Collectible Culture

Launching from Hong Kong—one of Asia's most influential cultural and creative hubs—GEA is built to serve both dedicated collectors and new audiences entering the rapidly growing world of trading cards ...