Is PSA becoming a monopoly?

PSA built the modern grading market—then tightened standards, partnered with eBay, and doubled down on a one-stop ecosystem. In this video, I break down how PSA rose to power, why collectors say the crown is slipping, and whether CGC or BGS can actually take the throne. We’ll cover the PSA 10 centering change, backlog fallout, headline controversies, the eBay integration, and what it all means for prices, liquidity, and trust in 2025. Stick around to the end for my take on when I’d still choose PSA—and when I wouldn’t.

Chapters:
0:00 PSA’s rise & reputation
1:20 Backlogs and stricter grading
3:00 What changed with PSA 10s
4:10 eBay partnership: convenience vs control
6:00 BGS & CGC—real threats or noise?
8:15 AI grading (TAG/AGS) and the road ahead
9:30 Should you switch—and when?

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