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Collectors Dominates Grading Market with 79% Control

12/19/2025

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In December 2025, Collectors acquired Beckett's services, enhancing its control of the grading and authentication market after previously purchasing SGC.
Collectors now holds 79% of the grading industry, with PSA contributing 71% of submissions.
CGC remains a notable competitor in non-sports cards.
Collectors brands led the secondary market, with over $1.186 billion spent on graded cards on eBay in 2025.
Grading activity increased by 25% year-over-year, totaling over 12.4 million cards.

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Story summary

In December 2025, Collectors acquired Beckett's services, enhancing its control of the grading and authentication market after previously purchasing SGC.
Collectors now holds 79% of the grading industry, with PSA contributing 71% of submissions.
CGC remains a notable competitor in non-sports cards.
Collectors brands led the secondary market, with over $1.186 billion spent on graded cards on eBay in 2025.
Grading activity increased by 25% year-over-year, totaling over 12.4 million cards.