# PSA Buyback Scandal Unveiled: Trust Issues with Grading Companies & Exploring Alternatives to PSA

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Podcast: [JELI CARDS PODCAST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jeli-cards-podcast-5876284)
Published: 2025-12-12T08:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-lobojko/episodes/PSA-Buyback-Scandal-Unveiled-Trust-Issues-with-Grading-Companies--Exploring-Alternatives-to-PSA-e3c75sd
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Duration seconds: 3454

## Resource

In this conversation, we discuss various topics related to card collecting, including the recent buzz around King Kabuto cards and the ongoing issues with PSA's grading practices. We delve into the PSA buyback scandal, expressing frustration with the company's integrity and the implications for collectors. The discussion also touches on alternative grading companies and the future of card collecting.

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