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Fraud & Security

The 2026 Slab Fraud Report: What Every Collector Needs to Know

PSA intercepted $200M+ in fraudulent collectibles last year. Here's what the data actually tells us — and what you should do about it.

May 20268 min read

Buyer's Guide

How to Spot a Fake Slab: The Complete Visual Guide for 2026

PSA, BGS, and CGC counterfeits are more sophisticated than ever. Here's what to check before you buy.

May 202610 min read

Industry Analysis

Why Grading Companies Can't Solve the Fraud Problem (And What Can)

PSA, BGS, and CGC authenticate cards. They were never designed to track them. Here's the difference — and why it matters.

May 20267 min read

Fraud & Security

The CGC Reholder Scandal: When 'Tamper-Proof' Slabs Weren't

A slab-switching operation swapped high-grade comics out of sealed CGC cases and resealed them with the original labels. Hundreds of books may be affected. Here's what it means for every graded collectible.

September 20269 min read

Buyer's Guide

How to Verify a Cert Number Before You Buy (And Why a Clean Lookup Isn't Enough)

Checking a PSA, BGS, or CGC cert number is step one. Here's how to do it right — and the fraud a cert lookup can't catch.

September 20267 min read

Industry Analysis

The 2025 PSA Buyback Controversy and the Limits of Trusting the Registry

When the grader itself is the subject of a trust dispute, 'just check the registry' stops being a complete answer.

September 20268 min read

Buyer's Guide

How to Spot a Fake CGC Comic Slab in 2026

Counterfeit and swapped comic slabs are rising alongside card fakes. Here's the comic-specific checklist before you pay.

September 20268 min read

Fraud & Security

State of Slab Fraud 2026: The Data Every Collector and Investor Should See

A consolidated look at the numbers behind graded-collectible fraud — and why authentication and provenance are now two different problems.

September 202611 min read

Dealer Case Studies

Use Case Study

The eBay Power Seller: How Verified Provenance Changed the Numbers

A high-volume graded card seller reduced dispute rates by 60% and increased average sale price — here's how.

May 20267 min read

Use Case Study

The Whatnot Streamer: How SlabProof Became a Live Commerce Trust Signal

A mid-tier Whatnot streamer added verified provenance to live sales — and watched average lot prices rise.

May 20266 min read

Use Case Study

The Card Show Dealer: SlabProof at The National

How a multi-show dealer used verified provenance to close faster on the convention floor.

May 20266 min read