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News, Updates, & Hobby Talk

Nov 6, 20232 min read
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....


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...


Jun 5, 20233 min read
The Rookie Rush: Exploring the Impact of Card Grading on Sports Card Collecting
Sports card collecting has experienced a resurgence in recent years, captivating both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.


Dec 6, 20222 min read
Everything You Need to Know About JCS Toys
Our submission partners are the heart and soul of everything we do at Platinum Standard Grading and each one of them plays an important part


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 5, 20222 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Local Card Shop
Our submission partners are the heart and soul of everything we do at Platinum Standard Grading and each one of them plays an important part


Aug 30, 20223 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Mint Collectables
Our submission partners are the heart and soul of everything we do at Platinum Standard Grading and each one of them plays an important...


Jul 1, 20222 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Double Coverage
Our submission partners are the heart and soul of everything we do at Platinum Standard Grading and each one of them plays an important...


Jun 1, 20222 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Bazinga Trading Cards & Collectibles
Our submission partners are the heart and soul of everything we do at Platinum Standard Grading and each one of them plays an important...
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