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Is the PSA Grading Slowdown GOOD for the Hobby? | National Card Show Tips & DCS on FIRE!
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- Collector Investor Podcast
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- Jul 21, 2026
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- 2134
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Summary
Is the current grading slowdown actually GOOD for the sports card hobby? In this episode of the Collector Investor Podcast, Chris and Jeremy (The Texas Snowman) dive into one of the hottest debates in the hobby. We discuss: ✅ Why grading costs and turnaround times may actually help the hobby ✅ Dallas Card Show vs Fanatics Fest vs West Coast Card Show ✅ Will Fanatics Fest ever replace The National? ✅ Should collectors stop grading so many modern cards? ✅ Selling raw cards vs grading in today's market ✅ Tips for attending The National Sports Collectors Convention ✅ Listener Q&A about collecting a rare 1911 M116 Sporting Life set Whether you're a vintage collector, modern investor, dealer, or hobby enthusiast, this episode covers some of the biggest topics heading into The National. 👇 Let us know in the comments: Is the grading slowdown GOOD or BAD for the hobby? 🔔 Subscribe for weekly sports card discussions, hobby news, grading talk, collecting strategies, auction insights, and interviews. 📍Visit us at The National Booth #913 #sportscards #psa #grading #thenational #fanaticsfest #dallascardshow #vintagecards #sportscardinvesting #collectorinvestorpodcast ⏱ Chapters 01:25 Three Major Card Shows on the Same Weekend 07:10 Fanatics Fest vs Traditional Card Shows 10:45 Chris' Hot Take: Grading Slowdown is GOOD? 21:15 Viewer Question: Finding 1911 M116 Sporting Life Cards 26:45 First-Time National Tips If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at [email protected] If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com Check out Chris YouTube Channel- @collectorinvestordealer VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?pro…