Author

Marcus Reeves

Lead Grading Editor, ZeroPop

Marcus has been collecting and grading trading cards since the late 1990s, with a focus on Pokemon, vintage baseball, and modern basketball. He leads ZeroPop's grading research, runs the editorial team's PSA, BGS, and CGC submission tests, and writes the cost and turnaround tracking that powers the app's ROI calculator.

Expertise

PSA gradingBGS gradingCGC gradingPokemon TCG gradingsports card gradingcard centering analysisgrading ROI analysissubmission strategy

Experience

12+ years in trading card collecting and grading.

Elsewhere

Articles by Marcus Reeves

guides

Best Cards to Grade in 2026 — Top ROI Picks for PSA, BGS, CGC

The 12 cards most worth grading in 2026 across Pokémon, baseball, football, basketball, and MTG. Ranked by PSA 10 premium and grading-cost ROI.

guides

The Complete Guide to Card Grading in 2026

Everything you need to know about card grading: sub-grades, grading companies, the process, costs, and when to grade (or skip it).

education

Card Grading Scale Explained: PSA 1 Through 10 with Examples

Every grade on the PSA, BGS, and CGC scales broken down with real-world examples, qualifiers, and how sub-grades combine.

comparisons

Card Grading Turnaround Times 2026: PSA, BGS, CGC, and SGC Wait Times

Current card grading turnaround times for PSA, BGS, CGC, and SGC in 2026. Real wait times, seasonal patterns, and tips.

pricing

Cheapest Card Grading Services Ranked 2026 (Under $10 Per Card)

The actual cheapest ways to grade cards in 2026 — SGC bulk, group submissions, CGC value tier. Real prices, real turnaround, no fluff.

pokemon

How to Grade Pokemon Cards: The Complete 2026 Guide

Pokemon-specific grading guide covering holo types, centering issues, common defects, which cards to grade, and how to inspect at home.

how-to

How to Submit Cards to PSA: Step-by-Step Guide 2026

Complete walkthrough for submitting cards to PSA in 2026: account setup, service levels, packaging, shipping, and tracking your submission.

guides

Is My Card Worth Grading? How to Decide Before Spending Money

A practical framework for deciding whether to grade your cards. Covers the break-even math, common traps, and the AI pre-grading approach.

pricing

PSA Grading Cost 2026 — Every Service Level Compared ($25 to $10,000)

What PSA actually charges in 2026 across Value, Regular, Express, Super Express, Walk-Through, and Premium tiers. Real-world turnaround included.

comparisons

PSA vs BGS vs CGC vs SGC: Complete Grading Company Comparison 2026

An honest, detailed comparison of every major card grading company (PSA, BGS, CGC, and SGC) covering cost, speed, and market value.