The Funko Pop collecting community is facing a major shift. PSA—one of the most trusted names in third-party authentication and grading—has officially announced that it will discontinue Funko POP! grading services after December 1, 2025.
If you’ve ever considered getting your Pops graded, this marks the final window of opportunity.
Let’s break down what this change means, what services remain available, and how collectors can still protect and preserve the value of their collections moving forward.
🔔 PSA’s Official Announcement: Key Details
According to PSA’s official notice:
- All Funko Pop grading, reholder, and dual service submissions must arrive at PSA no later than December 1, 2025.
- Any Funko Pops already received by PSA before this cutoff will still be processed as usual, even if completion happens after the deadline.
- PSA will continue offering autograph-only authentication and encapsulation for signed Funko Pops.
- Signed Pops submitted for autograph authentication will receive the PSA Blue Label, indicating autograph authentication only.
- Collectors wishing to submit signed Pops for this service must use PSA’s updated submission forms.
This marks the end of an era for collectors who relied on PSA slabs to authenticate and enhance the long-term value of their Funko Pop investments.
What This Means for the Funko Pop Market
PSA’s exit from Funko Pop grading could impact the hobby in several key ways:
- Lower availability of newly graded Pops
- Increased scarcity for existing PSA-slabbed figures
- Potential value shifts in the resale market
- A stronger emphasis on physical condition and preservation
With fewer professionally graded Pops entering the market, how you store, transport, and protect your collectibles becomes even more important.
And that’s where EVORETRO comes in.
Protecting Your Funko Pops in a Post-PSA Grading World
Without the option of ongoing PSA grading for standard Pop figures, collectors need professional-level protection to safeguard condition, display value, and long-term collectibility.
EVORETRO specializes in premium protective solutions for collectors, including Funko Pop cases and hard storage options designed for serious hobbyists.
🛡️ EVORETRO Funko Pop Protective Cases
- Funko Pop Protectors 4 inch 0.35 mm
- Funko Pop Plastic Protector 4 inch 0.5 mm
- Funko Pop Protector PET Proctector 4 inch 0.45 mm
- Funko Pop PET Protector 6 inches Pack of 10
- Four-Step Acrylic Display Stand for Action Figures
- Funko Double PET Protector Pack of 10
- Funko Pop PET Protector Blood Splatter Pack of 10
- Mixed Printed Protectors for 4 inches Funko Pop 0.40 mm Thick
EVORETRO’s Funko Pop protectors are designed for:
- ✅ Impact resistance
- ✅ Crystal-clear display visibility
- ✅ UV protection to prevent color fade
- ✅ Stackable, secure storage
- ✅ Collector-grade durability
Whether your Pop is vaulted, signed, chase-edition, or convention-exclusive, these cases help preserve mint condition without relying on third-party grading.
EVORETRO Storage Solutions for Large Collections
For collectors managing dozens—or hundreds—of Pops, EVORETRO’s premium storage cases offer:
- Waterproof and dust-proof protection
- Shock-resistant construction
- Secure locking systems
- Perfect solutions for transport, trade shows, or vault storage
In a world where fewer Pops will receive official grading, physical protection becomes the new standard of value preservation.
✍️ What About Signed Funko Pops?
Since PSA will continue offering autograph-only authentication, signed Pops may become an even more important niche in the hobby. EVORETRO’s rigid protectors and display cases pair perfectly with:
- Convention autographs
- Private signing events
- Celebrity-signed vaulted figures
This makes EVORETRO an ideal long-term partner for collectors still participating in PSA’s remaining Funko authentication services.
Final Takeaway
PSA’s decision to discontinue standard Funko POP! grading after December 1, 2025 signals a major shift in the collectibles landscape. While grading opportunities shrink, the responsibility of preservation now rests squarely on the collector.
That’s where EVORETRO steps in—not as a grading company, but as a premium protection brand built for the evolving collector market. If the value of your collection matters, how you protect it matters just as much as how it’s graded.
