The Rise of Pokémon Cards in Australia: A Phenomenon That Captured Hearts
In the mid-1990s, a colourful and captivating phenomenon swept across the globe, capturing the hearts of children and adults alike....
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Jun 29, 20233 min read
10 Tips for Submitting Cards to a Grading Company
If you're an avid collector or investor in trading cards, you understand the importance of professionally grading your cards. Submitting...
Feb 10, 20231 min read
LeBron, Adam Hollioake and Hobby Events - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 35
In this episode of The Platinum Standard Grading Podcast, Brett, Rob and Pugz chat about LeBron's record, where upcoming hobby events are go
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Harry Souter, WWE, and a Platinum 10 - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 34
This week on the Platinum Standard Grading Podcast Rob, Pugz and Stash announce that the Platinum 10 has been found (!!!) and chat about Har
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Aus Open, Mint Collectables and a Whole Lot of Ranting - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 33
Join the boys from Platinum Standard Grading for another episode of the podcast. This week, Brett, Rob and Pugz go through their usual
Jan 20, 20231 min read
1/1 Anakin Skywalker Auto, Diggaz and Upcoming Hobby Events - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 32
This week on The Platinum Standard Grading Podcast Rob, Pugs and Stash chat about the Australian Open, upcoming card events in Melbourne, Ad
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Josh Giddey, Brett's Crazy Idea and a New Promo - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 31
Welcome to an 'extremely professional' episode of the Platinum Standard Grading Podcast. This week, Brett, Rob and Pugz introduce the new we
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Inside The Lakers Changing Room, Dirk Nowitzki and Country Music - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 30
The boys are back in the studio and are pumped to kick off another year of The Platinum Standard Grading Podcast. Back from an insane trip t
Dec 16, 20221 min read
Gifts, Christmas Shirts and a Whole Lot of Joy - The PSGrading Podcast: Christmas Edition!
In this special Christmas edition of the Platinum Standard Grading Podcast, Rob, Jez and Zac show off their best Christmas shirts, chat NBA
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Crown Zenith, Big Boss Collectables and Grading Pokémon - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 28
In this episode, Jez and Rob are joined in the studio by PSG researcher, Zac. The boys chat to Marko from Big Boss Collectables in Hervey Ba
Dec 2, 20221 min read
The Socceroos Win, A New Promo and The Grinch - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 27
This week Jez joins Rob in the studio to chat about the legendary Socceroos win against Denmark, the third largest Santa in the world and wh
Nov 25, 20221 min read
The World Cup, Panini and a $500 Voucher - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 25
This week on The Platinum Standard Grading Podcast, Stash and Pugz join Rob in the studio before they head off to the US. The boys chat abou
Nov 18, 20221 min read
Thanksgiving Card Show, More Work Trips, and a Promo Sneak Peek - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 25
On this week's episode of The Platinum Standard Grading Podcast, Stash joins Rob and Pugz in the studio as they chat about their upcoming tr
Nov 11, 20221 min read
Work Trips, Kaboom Controversy, and New Product Releases - The PSGrading Podcast: Episode 24
On this week's episode of The Platinum Standard Grading Podcast, Rob joins from a Super Yacht as he watches the Aqua Rugby. Liam joins the b
Nov 4, 20221 min read
1994 Futera NBL Cards, Presents and Number Plate Cards - The PSG Podcast: Episode 23
This week on The Platinum Standard Grading Podcast, Rob comes bearing gifts and the boys rip into a box of 1994 Futera NBL Basketball Cards.
Nov 3, 20222 min read
Should You Get Your Cards Signed? - The Pros and Cons of In Person Autographs
One of the questions I see posed very often in the hobby is 'Should I get this card signed?'. In Person (IP) autographs have been a chase fo
Oct 28, 20221 min read
Trade Nights, Luc Longley and Anti-Exercise - The PSG Podcast: Episode 22
On this week's episode of The Platinum Standard Grading Podcast, the boys recap the Luc Longley My Story event from Brisbane, chat about the
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Jordan Rookie Fakes and NFL Prestige 2022 - The PSG Podcast: Episode 21
This week on a Brett-less episode of The Platinum Standard Grading Podcast, the boys count down the seconds to the end of the Tatum jersey c
Oct 17, 20221 min read
Luc Longley, Break Giveaway and Currency Trading Cards - The PSG Podcast: Episode 20
On the 20th episode of the Platinum Standard Grading Podcast, Brett and Chris are back from Tassie and recap the first Luc Longley "My Story
Oct 13, 20222 min read
Behind the Scenes of Sport Documentaries
Most basketball fans, even general sports enthusiasts, have watched the Netflix series “The Last Dance” which focused on Michael Jordan and
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