PSA grading backlog drops from 14 million to 12 million cards: Current status and future projections

Welcome to Athlon Sports, this blog discusses the massive PSA grading backlog 2026 crisis gripping the trading card hobby.
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Over 26 Million Cards Graded in 2025, How the Market Exploded

According to GemRate, 2025 was busy year for card grading as demand surged. PSA continued to dominate but the consumer demand is not helping all grading companies. According to data from GemRate, ...