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Jamie Budesky

Founder, CardGrade

Jamie Budesky is the founder of CardGrade.io, the AI-powered card grading platform — and the engineer who built its computer-vision grading pipeline, from image capture to sub-grade analysis. An Army veteran, entrepreneur, and IT specialist who has built systems for the U.S. Department of Defense since 2017, Jamie brings a systems-and-data lens to the hobby. Based in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, he writes about grading standards, AI vs. human grading, and pre-submission strategy — grounded in CardGrade's data across thousands of graded cards.

Latest articles by Jamie

Market Insights

Cardboard Connection Says DIY AI Grading Is Becoming a Submission Filter in 2026

The Cardboard Connection's new 2026 collector guide argues that DIY grading tools are moving from nice-to-have hobby helpers into a practical

Jamie BudeskyJun 3, 2026

Market Insights

Pokemon's 30th Celebration Set Is Coming September 16 — and It's About to Trigger a Grading Wave

Pokemon's 30th Celebration set lands September 16, 2026 — 30 stamped classic reprints, a Pikachu in every pack, all foil. Here's what's worth grading.

Jamie BudeskyJun 3, 2026

The 2026 Card Grading Backlog: PSA Paused, TAG Closed, CGC Delayed

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Market Insights

The 2026 Card Grading Backlog: PSA Paused, TAG Closed, CGC Delayed

PSA paused its Value tiers, TAG closed its core submission tiers, and CGC turnaround stretched past 120 working days. Inside the May 2026 card grading backlog — and how to pre-screen with AI before you wait months in line.

Jamie BudeskyMay 28, 2026

Market Insights

PSA Pauses Value Tiers in 2026: What Collectors Need to Know Before Submitting

PSA is pausing Value Bulk, Value, Value Plus, and Value Max tiers on June 2, 2026, due to a backlog approaching 10 million cards. With the cheapest open tier now $79.99 per card, here is how to decide which cards are worth submitting — and how to pre-screen before you pay.

Jamie BudeskyMay 28, 2026

Comparisons

The Best AI Card Grading App in 2026 (and How to Choose One)

Not all AI grading apps are equal. What matters: accuracy, confidence scores, PSA/BGS/CGC predictions, market value — and why CardGrade.io is our pick.

Jamie BudeskyApr 6, 2026

Market Insights

Card Grading Trends April 2026: PSA Gem Rates, Submissions & What to Watch

April 2026 card grading trends: PSA is on pace for 26M cards this year. TCG gem rates hit 60.8%, sports sit at 41.2%. Cooper Flagg dominates basketball submissions.

Jamie BudeskyMar 30, 2026