GRADEx is an educational resource and living market report for graded trading cards and collectibles, brought to you by a dedicated team of experienced hobbyists.
Our mission is threefold: to serve collectors, to provide reliable research tools, and to grow the hobby.
We deliver well-researched, timely, and accurate information, resources, videos, pricing data, and population data to help collectors — whether new or experienced — in the following ways:
- Exploring the history and stories behind their collectibles
- Understanding the grading process, including authentication, certification, and preservation
- Evaluating the pros and cons of grading, such as which items to grade and how to choose the right grading company
- Making well-informed purchasing decisions
- Growing their collections efficiently while saving time and money
- Discovering new and untapped market opportunities
- Enhancing the value of their collections
- Getting more enjoyment out of the hobby
Two challenges collectors commonly face are the extensive research required and the significant time investment involved in studying collectibles. GRADEx aims to address both — presenting content, data, and information in a visually appealing, accessible, and easy-to-understand format.
For more, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
GRADEx Founder & Key Memebers
Fabio Del Rio
Founder, Publisher
Collector since: 1983
Currently: Professor and Developer of ‘Business of Sports Collectibles’ college-accredited course and Micro-Credential (Northern College, OntarioLearn). Publisher and Developer of tabletop card games, puzzle games and puzzles. Pitching Coach of Brock University Men’s Baseball team.
Formerly: VP of Product Development and VP of Production at In The Game (former NHL/NHLPA card licensee). Editor and Trends Editor at Trajan Media (Charlton Standard Catalogue of Hockey Cards, Canadian Baseball Cards, Canadian Sports Collector magazine, Non-Sport Report, and more).
Fun Fact: Ate a worm for a jersey, basketball and baseball. Ask for more details when you meet him at a show.
Baron Bedesky
Editor-In-Chief, Researcher
Collector since: 1969
Currently: PHPA (Professional Hockey Players’ Association)
Formerly: VP of Communications at In The Game (former NHL/NHLPA card licensee). Editor and Trends Editor at Trajan Media (Charlton Standard Catalogue of Hockey Cards, Canadian Baseball Cards, Canadian Sports Collector magazine, Non-Sport Report, and more).
Dennis May
Pricing Editor, Researcher, Writer
Collector since: 1981
Currently: Owner of “The King of Buffalo” eBay Store for 20+ years
Formerly: Upper Deck product development team (MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL products). Dave & Adam’s Cardworld account executive. Ohio Coin Distribution (trading card distributor). “Farewell to the Aud” event team.
Fun Facts: Born and raised in Buffalo, NY. NFL Hall-of-Famer Jim Kelly is a family friend.
James Cybulski
Podcast Host, Editor, Researcher
Collector since: 1988
Currently: Play-by-play voice for EA Sports NHL video game (2020 to present). Play-by-play voice for PWHL’s Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Formerly: Gemini-award winning broadcaster for TSN, Sportsnet and TheScore
