Professional Sports Authenticator

Santa Ana, United States

Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) is a leading card grading service specializing in the valuation and grading of trading cards, including sports cards, gaming cards, and non-sport cards. Their grading system provides collectors with a reliable assessment of the condition of their cards, helping to establish their market value and authenticity.

CCI Score

-5.43

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

PSA Pauses International Submissions Amid Tariff Concerns

PSA has temporarily halted submissions from outside the United States in response to uncertainty over tariffs announced by the Trump administration, a move that restricts service accessibility for international collectors.

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COLLABORATOR

Professional Sports Authenticator is currently rated as a Collaborator.

-5 to -9 CCI Score

In this category, companies align with authoritarian practices mainly to avoid trouble or regulatory conflict. Their compliance is driven by self-preservation, resulting in minimal resistance even as they participate in oppressive systems.

Latest Events

APR

04

2025

PSA Pauses International Submissions Amid Tariff Concerns
-30.00

PSA has temporarily halted submissions from outside the United States in response to uncertainty over tariffs announced by the Trump administration, a move that restricts service accessibility for international collectors.
APR

03

2025

PSA Pauses International Card Grading Submissions Amid Trump Tariffs
15.00

PSA announced it will temporarily cease accepting card grading submissions from outside the US in response to significant tariff expenses imposed by the Trump administration, a measure intended to protect international customers from hefty fees.
JAN

25

2023

PSA Avoids Accountability over Fraudulent Grading Practices
-36.44

Investigations and lawsuits reveal that PSA engaged in regrading altered cards, removed key evidence when the FBI subpoenaed a tampered card, and admitted to lacking insurance—practices that expose collectors to significant financial risk and reflect a business structure designed to evade accountability.
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 3

PSA’s repeated engagement in unethical practices—such as regrading altered cards, destroying evidence to avoid forensic analysis, and misrepresenting insurance coverage—demonstrates a deliberate prioritization of profit over accountability and ethical responsibility. These actions undermine consumer trust and indicate problematic business practices.

Professional Sports Authenticator - Wikipedia
-40

Economic and Structural Influence

April 3

The company’s organizational design exploits legal loopholes and minimizes oversight—allowing it to shift blame and avoid liability. This structural setup not only facilitates fraudulent grading practices but also leaves consumers exposed to severe financial risks.

Professional Sports Authenticator - Wikipedia
JUN

01

2022

eBay Partners with PSA to Enhance Authenticity Guarantee Service
13.12

eBay Inc and Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) have entered a strategic partnership to expand eBay's 'Authenticity Guarantee' service. Under the agreement, any graded trading card sold over $2,000 will be verified by PSA to ensure that it is authentic and untampered, thereby bolstering consumer trust in high-value transactions.
+20

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 3

The partnership demonstrates a commitment to high ethical business practices by ensuring that high-value trading cards undergo rigorous authentication. This not only enhances consumer protection but also establishes stronger accountability in market transactions, aligning with progressive values that emphasize transparency and fairness in commerce.

eBay Inks Partnership With Professional Sports Authenticator To Enhance Authenticity Guarantee Service
+15

Technology and Services Impact

April 3

By integrating PSA's authentication process into its e-commerce platform, eBay leverages technology to enforce product integrity. This move improves digital transparency and accountability, contributing to safer and more reliable online transactions which can indirectly support broader efforts towards consumer protection and fairness.

eBay Inks Partnership With Professional Sports Authenticator To Enhance Authenticity Guarantee Service
MAY

01

2022

eBay and PSA Partnership Expands Authenticity Guarantee
11.15

eBay Inc. has entered a strategic partnership with Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) to enhance its Authenticity Guarantee service by including graded collectible card games and sports trading cards sold for high values in the United States. Under the agreement, high-value graded cards will be verified by PSA to ensure that they meet the listing description and remain unaltered.
+15

Economic Collaboration

April 4

The economic collaboration between eBay and PSA enhances market transparency and consumer trust by ensuring that high-value graded items are authenticated. This initiative helps protect consumers from fraud and contributes to a more reliable marketplace, which is a positive element in supporting equitable economic practices that resist authoritarian exploitation.

eBay Inks Partnership With Professional Sports Authenticator To Enhance Authenticity Guarantee Service