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Is SGC Grading Worth It in 2026?
SGC is now owned by Collectors Holdings, volume dropped 24%, and turnaround times have tripled. We break down the fee structure, resale premium gap, rate-of-return math, and when SGC still makes sense.
February 23, 2026StrategyIs PSA Grading Worth It in 2026?
PSA raised prices again. We break down the full cost structure, turnaround risk, rate-of-return math, and when PSA still makes sense versus lower-cost alternatives.
February 23, 2026NFLCaleb Williams: Sports Card Investment Thesis
A data-driven analysis of the Chicago Bears QB heading into the 2026 season. Williams is the most-bet player to win MVP at +1500, with card demand surging in the offseason accumulation window.
February 20, 2026NFLScouting Alpha: A VC Framework for the 2026 Heisman Market
The Heisman race is the most efficient talent-sorting mechanism in American sports. The card market hasn't priced it in yet. Here's how to build a portfolio before the market wakes up.
February 17, 2026NFLThe 2027 Heisman Portfolio: Buying the Next Cycle Before It Exists
Three former #1 recruits inherit three blue-blood programs simultaneously. Their cards cost nothing today. Here's the pre-seed investment thesis for the 2027 season and 2028 NFL Draft.
February 17, 2026StrategySports Card Grading Companies Compared: The Complete 2026 Guide
With PSA's parent company now owning three of the four largest graders, multiple price hikes, and technology-driven newcomers entering the market, the grading landscape in 2026 looks dramatically different. Here's the complete breakdown.
February 17, 2026