Trading Card Market Hits Record $305 Million in June, Driven by eBay and Grading Surge

The trading card industry saw a historic surge in June, with collectors spending more than $305 million across eBay, auction houses, and marketplaces—a new single-month record for the hobby.

According to Card Ladder, which tracks market data across the industry, the $305.7 million total edges past the previous record of $303.22 million set back in March. That figure could still rise as final transactions are logged in early July.

The bulk of June’s activity came from eBay, which reported more than $245 million in card sales. Goldin added over $32 million, and Fanatics Collect reported $27 million for the month. Altogether, Card Ladder recorded 5.2 million transactions in June—second only to March’s 5.6 million.

The biggest sale of the month was a $1.16 million purchase of a 2009-10 Upper Deck Exquisite Dual Logoman card featuring LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, sold through Goldin. It was the only million-dollar card sold in June, though six others cleared $500,000, and more than 300 topped the $50,000 mark.

Beyond the sales figures, grading volume also saw a significant jump. GemRate reported 12.4 million cards graded so far in 2025—up 25% year-over-year. Of those, 7.2 million were TCG and non-sports cards, with Pokémon continuing to dominate submissions. In fact, 97 of the top 100 most graded cards this year at PSA were from the Pokémon universe.

With collector demand still surging and grading activity at an all-time high, June’s numbers reinforce the continued strength of the modern hobby—where even a single card can capture headlines and seven-figure price tags.