Episode 96 PSA Pricing Updates

PSA just shook the hobby and Joe Davis is breaking it all down. In this can’t-miss episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe scraps his original topic to tackle the breaking news that sent his phone into meltdown: another PSA price increase, slower turnaround times, and what it all means for collectors, investors, and dealers alike. Is this simple economics at work? A supply-and-demand crunch? Or the start of a domino effect across BGS, CGC, and the rest of the grading world? With decades of experience in the hobby and thousands of cards moving through his company every week, Joe pulls back the curtain on PSA’s explosive grading volume, the reality behind staffing and turnaround times, and why this moment feels eerily familiar to the 13-million-card backlog era. He shares personal stories, hard numbers, insider conversations, and practical advice on what collectors should do right now. If you grade cards, flip slabs, collect Pokémon or vintage or you’re just trying to stay ahead of the next big shift - this episode is essential listening. The prices may be rising, but so is the heat in the hobby. Grab your coffee. Let’s talk grading