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PSA backlog drops to 8.2 million units, grading costs remain high

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

PSA backlog drops to 8.2 million units, grading costs remain high

Summary

PSA has reported a backlog of 8.2 million units as of October 6, down from 9 million on September 22. This decline represents a 34% reduction since July, when the backlog peaked at 12.4 million. Collectors are weighing the cost of grading cards now at $59.99 each versus waiting for the potential return of cheaper tier options like Value and Value Bulk. The decrease in backlog could lead to reopening of lower-cost grading in the coming months; however, no specific date has been announced. PSA's current grading prices and turnaround times continue to affect collector strategy significantly.

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By the Numbers

•PSA backlog decreased by 0.8 million since September 22.
•Total backlog down by 4.2 million since July 28.
•Standard grading costs $59.99 with a 90-100 day turnaround.
•Value grading was previously $32.99 and Value Bulk $24.99.
•PSA has not announced reopening dates for cheaper tiers.

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PSA’s backlog dropped again in its October 6 update, bringing the company closer to a key threshold for restoring cheaper grading options. For collectors, the difference between grading now and waiting could be worth hundreds of dollars. The post PSA Grading Update Could Save Sports Card Collectors Hundreds appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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