Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we genuinely believe collectors will find useful. In February 1989, a pack of Upper Deck trading cards cost a dollar. That does not sound like much today. But…
Trading cards have become a multimillion-dollar industry, with rare cards selling for record-breaking prices. But beneath the surface of the hobby, whispers of manipulation and grading bias have sparked discussions—and some controversy. In this post, we explore how grading works, why it matters, and whether conspiracy theories hold any weight. The Grading Process: An Overview…