PSA Backlog Falls to 12 Million: What It Means for Card Grading in 2026
Sports Illustrated reports that PSA's card grading backlog has fallen to 12 million and frames the change around implications for card grading in 2026.
Why it matters
For grading operators, a lower backlog matters because it may affect capacity planning, turnaround expectations, and competitive positioning. For investors and collectors, it is relevant to liquidity because grading speed can influence how quickly raw cards become marketable slabs. The headline does not state whether pricing, service levels, or demand have changed.
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