$950K PSA 10 Wilt Chamberlain Downgraded $800K to PSA 9 + FTC asked to Investigate PSA for Monopoly

This week on Sports Cards Live, we break down one of the most consequential developments the hobby has seen in years.

Since last week’s announcement that Collectors, the parent company of PSA, has acquired Beckett, the story has escalated quickly. A U.S. Congressman has now formally requested that the FTC investigate the transaction, raising concerns around market control and unfair competition.

What does this mean for the grading landscape? Could the acquisition be delayed or blocked entirely? And what are the potential ripple effects for collectors, dealers, and investors if increased regulatory scrutiny comes into play?

We also discuss the recent and highly publicized downgrade of a Wilt Chamberlain rookie card from a PSA 10 to a PSA 9, and what that decision raises about grading consistency, confidence, and precedent at the highest level of the hobby.

To close out the final Saturday night show of the year, we also touch on broader hobby themes, current market sentiment, and what collectors should be thinking about as we head into the new year.

Big news. Real implications. No fluff. This is one you do not want to miss.

Saturday December 20 @ 10pm EST | 7pm PST

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