The Short Answer
- Sept 2025: PSA raised fees and extended turnaround across several tiers.
- Feb 10, 2026: PSA increased prices again, tied to a $200M capacity investment.
- June 2, 2026: PSA paused all four Value tiers, lifting the floor to $79.99.
- Two straight years of restructuring under record demand pressure.
September 2025: The First Hike
PSA's pricing adjustment before the 2026 changes came in September 2025, when the company raised submission fees and extended turnaround times across several service tiers as submission volume stayed elevated. It was the opening move in a multi-step response to demand.
February 10, 2026: Prices Rise Again
On February 10, 2026, PSA increased prices again, applying to new submissions from that date. The hikes came alongside a $200 million capacity investment and a stated plan to expand facilities globally. At that point PSA was grading ~90,000 cards per day and expecting 20M+ graded in 2026.
June 2, 2026: The Value Pause
The February increases did not slow demand — submissions spiked 20%, adding 1.6 million cards. So on June 2, 2026, PSA took the more drastic step of pausing all four Value tiers, making Regular at $79.99 the cheapest entry point.
The Pattern: Demand Outrunning Capacity
Across all three moves, the story is identical: PSA raises prices or restricts cheap tiers to throttle intake, demand barely flinches, and the backlog keeps growing. It is the clearest signal that grading has become structurally embedded in how the hobby transacts.
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Sources & Further Reading
- PSA — Grading Services Update (February 2026)
- DK Network — PSA Grading Price Increase 2026
- PSA — Service Level Update (May 2026)
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