August Card Grading Numbers

[parkplace33]

Grading numbers for August from Gem Rate. Here is their summary:

Featured Post - August '24 Grading Recap
Overall grading activity was ⬆ 5% in August compared to July and ⬆ 17% YoY.
1.8 million cards were graded in August - a new record - narrowly surpassing the previous record set in May 2024.
PSA graded 1.39m cards - ⬆ 10% vs July, ⬆ 13% YoY. This is a new record high for PSA.
CGC graded 171k cards - ⬇ 10% vs July, ⬆ 60% YoY.
SGC graded 166k cards - ⬇ 14% vs July, ⬆ 40% YoY.
Beckett graded 65k cards - ⬆ 19% vs July, ⬇ 13% YoY.

[hammertime]

That color scheme is super confusing.

[Johnny630]

Thanks Drew

IMO Grading is the bread and butter of the money flow in this industry. If it wasn't for grading none of our cards would be worth nearly as much. It effects every aspect of this hobby from top to bottom. Many collect and enjoy raw but many more grade, sell graded cards, purchase, and invest in graded cards. I think it's been great for our hobby and the industry as a whole :-).