Show Notes
PSA just reopened its value tier at $39.99 per card. On this Halloween episode, Ryan Alford and Bella (dressed as Ryan) break down the 90–120 day turnaround, the $500 insurance cap, the 7.2 million card backlog, and whether value bulk is coming back. Download the Collector Nation app and track every grading company’s prices at thecollectornation.com/grading.
They also look at the 1/1s and the Bronco Nagurski rookie stolen from a FedEx truck, sealed product rising while modern singles dip, NFL card market movers, and a Ryan vs. Ryan Donruss Football pack battle. They close with upcoming releases, including Topps Flagship Basketball and Bo Jackson Battle Arena.
Topics Covered: • PSA reopens its $39.99 value tier: turnaround, $500 insurance cap and the 7.2M backlog • Will PSA bring back value bulk? (next update November 3) • Track grading prices at thecollectornation.com/grading • PSA FedEx theft: the stolen 1/1s and the 1935 Bronco Nagurski rookie • Why the $1M stolen-card estimate is questionable • Nick Jarman (CTCA) on theft, counterfeits and card registries • Sealed sports and Pokémon product up, modern singles down • Why this NFL rookie class is cooling the market • Josh Allen on the Topps Chrome Football cover • Topps Holiday and Heritage Football Easter eggs • NFL card market movers: Joe Burrow, Bo Nix, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tetairoa McMillan • Ryan vs. Ryan pack battle: Donruss Football blaster • Upcoming releases: Topps Flagship Basketball, Bowman Sapphire, Bowman U Best, Topps Five Star, Bo Jackson Battle Arena
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