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If you grade trading cards, you’ve probably had the “PSA vs. Beckett” debate at least once. On December 15, 2025, that rivalry took a major turn: Collectors (the parent company behind PSA) announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Beckett. Beckett Grading Sale & Acquisition Explained Before we get into what this means for your next TCG submission, it’s worth clearing up the ownership story (because it’s easy to mix up): Quick Ownership Timeline (Who Bought Wha

Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG is finally doing the thing collectors have been begging for: true “over-frame” full art style cards, officially branded as Extended Art Cards by Konami, and they’re confirmed to debut in Rarity Collection 5 (RA05) which releases in April of 2026 . Konami’s product page spells it out: this is the first-ever appearance of Extended Art Cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG , featuring art that expands top-to-bottom and side-to-side , which will be the closest we’ve gotten t

Grading cards isn’t just about preservation—it’s about authentication, display, and potentially unlocking far greater resale value. Let’s...