September Grading Numbers

[parkplace33]

Per Gemrate

Overall grading activity was ⬇ 4% in September compared to September and ⬆ 45% YoY.
Grading activity totaled 2.20 million cards in September, down ~80k compared to September.
PSA graded 1.55m cards - ⬇ 6% vs September, ⬆ 32% YoY.
CGC graded 505k cards - ⬆ 15% vs September, ⬆ 248% YoY.
Beckett graded 77k cards - ⬆ 20% vs September, ⬆ 67% YoY.
SGC graded 60k cards - ⬇ 49% vs September, ⬇ 59% YoY.

What's Next for PSA?

Results dipped in September, and it appears PSA may have prioritized working through the sports backlog at the expense of the TCG backlog. This is likely a short-term phenomenon, especially given that PSA just recently increased turnaround times for sports submissions.

PSA currently has a wide range of initiatives underway, some grading-related and others adjacent. That said, while there is risk of resource constraints, we expect grading volume to increase meaningfully in October now that the Florida office is up and running.

What's Next for SGC?

SGC grading activity declined in September as the “boutique” transition is in full effect. More than half of the grading activity was for cards produced before 2000, and it’s likely that SGC’s mix continues to skew heavily toward vintage. We continue to believe SGC will settle into grading 30,000–40,000 cards per month in the near future.

What's Next for CGC?

TCG grading continues to thrive at CGC, reaching another record high in September. Sports momentum also accelerated, supported by new partnerships and what appears to be a solid response to a recent grading special.

What's Next for Beckett?

TCG activity picked up in September, driven by increased grading of Pokemon, One Piece, and Magic. Beckett continues to gain modest momentum, though it’s unclear whether this reflects collectors exploring alternatives as the competitive landscape shifts, or if Beckett has specific initiatives in place fueling the growth.

[JamesGallo]

PSA your stuck waiting and paying that is how it is if you want it in that holder

CGC we will see how much the sports market increases but for now mostly TCG

SGC great for vintage it you want a cheap and quicker alternative. At this point I would not holder a card for long term collection.

BGS only people going there are the TCG looking for the 10 grade. Lots of new Magic and Pokemon sets help these numbers. That being said to me all but a dead company.

James G