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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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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.
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.
CGC now grades TCG cards full time in Hong Kong
CGC said on October 5 that TCG-only orders sent in Hong Kong are now graded there, not in Florida, at no extra fee. Sports and mixed orders still go to Florida.
CGC adds FYE counters for card grading submissions
CGC added 20 FYE submission centers on September 25, 2026, with insured shipping. The update covers stores, direct grading terms and fees.
Beckett sets a three-phase plan to restore its sites
Beckett's October 2 update sets a three-phase plan for its offline sites, with cert look-up and pop reports in Phase 1. Its online form lists only Express.
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