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PSA Deactivates Certificate Numbers Following High-Value TCG Shipment Theft

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is taking steps to secure the market after a high-value shipment was stolen in transit.

Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) sent notification emails to affected customers on October 17, 2026, regarding graded orders in transit via FedEx. These shipments include collectibles across the Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh markets.

Updates regarding the status of these submissions have been provided to the individuals involved.

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Deactivating certificate numbers makes it difficult for stolen cards to be sold on major platforms.

PSA issued notification emails to affected customers on October 17, 2026, to inform them about the status of their items. The company utilizes its database to track items, which helps in the verification process for assets sold through major auction houses or verified platforms.

For collectors, monitoring the status of physical cards is a critical step in tracking movement within the TCG community. Any attempt to sell or transfer cards should be done through verified channels to ensure the integrity of the market.

PSA’s standard procedures for items lost in transit typically involve evaluating the “Maximum Insured Value” versus the “Fair Market Value” for compensation purposes. The specific grading status of many cards is often determined shortly before transit, which can factor into the valuation process for owners who have not yet received their final grades.

Collectors who believe their submissions may have been part of the shipment are encouraged to monitor their PSA accounts for status updates or contact PSA customer support if they have not yet received a notification regarding their order’s transit status.

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