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PSA sets Value reopening and faster grading tiers
PSA will reopen Value grading at $39.99 on October 29, 2026. New Standard and Priority orders also get shorter estimated turnaround times.
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Star Trek Secret Lair adds reversible reprints
Wizards of the Coast has revealed Star Trek Secret Lair drops, with foil and non-foil versions ahead of preorders on November 9, 2026.
Magic adds Star Trek missions, captains and Sagas
Magic's Star Trek reveal adds Exploratory Mission, themed Commander decks and showcase art ahead of the set's November 13, 2026 release.
PSA lists 6,451 stolen items and disables certs
PSA published a list of 6,451 stolen collectibles and disabled their certification numbers. Refunds and compensation follow separate processes.
Ewbank’s sells Pokémon sets stored for 15 years
Ewbank’s sold 42 Pokémon sets on October 21, 2026, after 15 years in attic storage. A Legendary Collection master set fetched £100,000.
WeirdCo takes Cyberpunk cards into Edgerunners
WeirdCo has named Edgerunners: Burn Bright as its second Cyberpunk TCG set, with a spring 2027 release, special finishes and a new rarity planned.
Flowing Fists puts Mega Lucario Z on the calendar
Pokémon TCG's Flowing Fists has a February 5, 2027, release date, with Mega Lucario Z ex leading the set and Aura Seeker preceding it in Japan.
Topps Pro Debut sets box details for November
Topps Pro Debut has a November 18, 2026, release date, with Chrome autographs, a 200-card base set and hobby boxes containing 144 cards.
Messi farewell orders open a new Topps NOW tier
Messi's Final Farewell release reached 664,325 orders, setting a Topps NOW record and adding the program's first 1/1 White OpalFractor card.
PSA outlines refunds after $963,000 card theft
PSA has disabled stolen card certificates after an October 13, 2026, FedEx truck theft. Compensation depends on each item's selected insured value.
Magic Star Trek splits signatures and foil formats
Wizards of the Coast detailed Star Trek's Magic set on October 20, 2026, with signed cards, foil formats and a November 13, 2026 release.
Beyond the Brave keeps Chaos Origins rarity mix
Beyond the Brave launched on October 9, 2026, keeping Chaos Origins’ rarity counts and extended art allocation while adding Joey Wheeler cards.
Whatnot ties card seller fees to sales volume
Whatnot ties United States card seller commissions to sales volume. Premier Shop's extra discount is scheduled to end on November 1, 2026.
Upper Deck details Series 1 hockey box formats
Upper Deck lists Series 1 hockey box contents, including Young Guns averages, new Stencils inserts and different hobby and retail formats.
Upper Deck New Arrivals packs are back on e-Pack
Upper Deck's online-only New Arrivals rookie packs returned for 2026-27 after the September 29 NHL openers, with new card rates and a longer wait for cards.
Upper Deck launches Moments cards on e-Pack
Upper Deck Moments packs start with a base card. Gold appears at opening, while numbered cards and select autographs follow after sales close.
TCGplayer posts fees for its Managed Inventory pilot
TCGplayer's help center now lists rules and fees for its Managed Inventory pilot, where sellers stock cards first, and how those fees compare with Direct.
TCGplayer Direct now ships singles to Australia
TCGplayer opened Australian marketplace access on October 7, 2026, with Direct singles, tracked shipping and a separate forwarding route.
Wizards cancels Magic's Star Trek Beginner Box
Wizards of the Coast said on September 21 that the Star Trek Beginner Box is canceled in all regions. The rest of the set is still listed for November 13.
Secret Lair pairs Labyrinth drops with foil bundles
Secret Lair set its Corn Maze launch for October 12, 2026, with Labyrinth cards, foil options and a spending threshold for a Maze of Ith promo.
Reality Fracture products may arrive late in some regions
Wizards told stores on September 17 that Reality Fracture Collector Boosters, Bundles and Commander decks could arrive late in several regions.
Panini announces minor league baseball card deal
Panini America and MLB Players, Inc. announced a deal on September 28 covering every active minor leaguer, starting with Three and Two Baseball in November.
Festival in a Box pairs Commander packs with foils
Wizards set an October 19, 2026, sale date for Atlanta's Festival in a Box, pairing Commander boosters with foil cards at an announced $249.99 USD.
Magic cuts foil commons and renames its main booster
Magic will rename Play Boosters and remove their foil commons with Nauctis on February 5, 2027. Collector Boosters also lose cards, not MSRP.
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