Collectors is investing $200M into PSA’s infrastructure over the next 18 months and PSA just increased the turnaround time for new submissions..
Service Level Updates
The following updates apply to new card grading submissions as of May 14, 2026.
Current Estimated Completion Ranges (Business Days):
•Value Bulk: 140–160
•Value: 100–120
•Value Plus: 60–80
•Value Max: 40–50
•Regular: 30–40
•Express: 20–30
•Super Express: 7–10
•Walk-Through & Higher: 5–7
With the Super Express service level experiencing an outsized increase in demand, that service will see a price increase from $299/card to $349/card.
The problem is these noobs aren’t buying the cards because they like them. They’re buying them based on their value and because social media tells them what they should buy. People who joined the hobby in 2025 and ripped prismatic as their first set aren’t collectors, they’re investor bros
Came across this on Instagram… what exactly is the argument for why PSA is the best grading company? This Poncho Pikachu went from an 8 to a 7 to a 10.. the value difference for each grade is thousands of dollars too..