What is a ‘Slab’ – Definition – The Sports Card Glossary
In card collecting, a slab is the sealed plastic case a grading company puts a card in after grading it, with a…
How to Select Cards for Grading: Assessing Condition and Profitability
Last updated September 2026. This is Chapter 1 of How to Grade Sports Cards: A Step-by-Step Guide. Before you pay to grade…
Drop off your sports cards in-person for grading
You don't have to mail your cards to get them graded. PSA and the other big grading companies take submissions at card…
My thoughts on PSA’s acquisition of SGC – It’s about innovation
In the telecom industry, there's this concept called "flanker brands". Verizon has Visible, AT&T has Cricket Wireless and T-Mobile has Metro. The…
Card Grading Companies: The Top 10 Compared (2026)
There are five card grading companies that matter in 2026: PSA, CGC, Beckett (BGS), TAG and SGC. PSA grades about seven of…