June Sports Card Market Booms with Record Grading Volume as Basketball and Baseball Lead Sales

June's sports card market experienced a notable surge, with basketball and baseball cards accounting for the majority of sales. Grading firms reported record-breaking volumes, leading to longer processing backlogs and prompting industry worries.

Collectors are drawn by both nostalgic appeal and the influx of rookie cards seeking graded status. Market analysts expect the momentum to persist as investors view graded cards as valuable assets.