Card Collectors SELF-IMPOSED PSA Monopoly (If we don't escape the cult NOW, we Never will !?!??)

If you collect sports cards, you’ve probably felt it… the pressure to grade with PSA. In this video, we’re diving headfirst into what I’m calling the “Self-Imposed PSA Monopoly” — and why card collectors themselves may be fueling the dominance of Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) without even realizing it. Are we choosing PSA because it’s truly the best option… or because the hobby has convinced ourselves there’s no other “safe” choice? 🔥 In this episode, we break down: How PSA became the grading king Why resale comps often favor PSA slabs The psychology behind collector herd mentality Whether we’re undervaluing other grading companies And what happens if the hobby never diversifies This isn’t a PSA hate video. It’s a reality check. When one grading company dominates pricing, perception, and liquidity, the entire sports card market becomes dependent on a single standard. That affects new collectors, flippers, long-term investors, and the health of the hobby as a whole. Are we rewarding consistency and brand power… Or are we stuck in a feedback loop that only grows stronger the longer we accept it? If we don’t question it now — do we ever? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Do you grade exclusively with PSA? Have you switched to other grading companies? Is this just smart market behavior… or hobby tunnel vision? 👍 Like, Subscribe, and join the conversation. Because the future of the hobby might depend on collectors being willing to think differently. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS: ►: / @cmgsportscardinvestments ►: We are currently do WhatNot Stream every Tuesday around noon at 12:15 & Tuesday evening at 8:15 PM. We would appreciate you stopping buy and giving us a chance to earn your business. D&D Sports Cards https://whatnot.com/invite/danddsportscards_com OUR LINK TREE LINK: https://linktr.ee/CMGCards CHECK OUT OUR CMG SPORTS CARD eBAY STORE ►: https://cmgsportscardinvestments.com/membership Join CMG SPORTSCARD UPDATE NEWSLETTER HERE (Scroll Down Right Side of Front Page) ►: http://www.cmgsportscards.com Of course we use Market Mover, when you are ready to start your free trial, click here: ►: http://www.DaleCalvert.com/MarketMovers CMG SPORTS CARD INVESTMENTS COURSE UPDATE & NOTIFICATION LIST ►: https://cmgsportscardinvestments.com/membership This video's purpose is education, NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, do your own research before investing in any sports cards or any other investment opportunity. DISCLAIMER: CMG SPORTS CARD INVESTMENTS IS A DIVISION OF CALVERT MARKETING GROUP INC. WE ARE ENTREPRENUERS, COLLECTORS, INVESTORS, AND SPORTS CARD DEALERS. In that order. WE ARE NOT FINANCIAL ADVISORS. I MAY OWN CARDS OF THE PLAYERS THAT I SPEAK ABOUT.. THE IMAGES USED IN MY VIDEOS ARE A COMBINATION OF OUR IN HOUSE CARDS AND FROM THE INTERNET. WE LOVE THE SPORTS CARD HOBBY. ATEMPTING TO INVEST OR PROFIT FROM SPORTS CARDS TAKES THE PROPER MINDSET AND EDUCATION AND IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND DUE DILLIGENCE. THESE VIDEOS ARE MADE FOR ENTERNTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY, AGAIN, I AM NOT YOUR FINANICAL ADVISOR. AS ALWAYS YOUR FEEDBACK AND COMMENTS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED, WE ARE HERE TO HELP AND SUPPORT. MUCH SUCCESS ON YOUR JOURNEY! #sportscards #sportscard #baseballcards l #cmgsportscardinvestments #cards#tradingcards #whodoyoucollect #makemoneywithsportscards, #sellingcardsonebay, #sportscardinvestor #sportscardinvesting #sportscardstrategy #basketballcards #baseballcards #soccercards #footballcards #buyngcardsonebay, #investing #nba #nfl #sportscards #sellingcardsonEbay, #sellingcardsonComc, #sellingsportscards, #sportscardinvesting #sportscardinvestor #sportscardinvestors #sportscardflipping #sportscardbreaks #sportscardbreak #sportscardstrategy #thehobby #whatnotsportscards