PSA Responds After More Than $100,000 Worth of Graded Trading Cards Stolen from FedEx Truck
Over $100,000 worth of PSA-graded trading cards were stolen from a FedEx truck after the shipment left a Southern California location over the weekend of October 17, 2026. Collector SKY-B announced the theft via social media after PSA notified him via email that his 104-card collection had been burglarized from the delivery vehicle.
PSA, the major grading and authentication service for collectible trading cards, acknowledged the incident and outlined immediate remedial steps to address the situation. The company deactivated certificates for the stolen cards to prevent fraudulent resale or authentication claims. This measure aims to protect the broader collector market from unknowingly purchasing or trading stolen authenticated cards.
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the high-value trading card market, where graded cards can command significant prices. Collectors invest substantial amounts in authentication and grading services like PSA to verify authenticity and condition, which directly impacts market value. The theft represents a major financial loss for the affected collector and underscores risks in the shipping and logistics chain for valuable collectibles.
As investigations continue, the total damage is still being calculated. PSA’s quick response in deactivating certificates represents industry best practice for addressing theft, though it does not recover the stolen cards or compensate for the loss. The incident may prompt discussions within the collecting community about improved security protocols for shipping high-value graded cards and insurance considerations for valuable collections in transit.