Cost · All services · 2026

Card grading cost, across every service.

How much should you actually budget for a card grading submission? Per-tier costs, hidden fees, and the pre-grade step that saves you serious money.

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PSA · BGS · CGC · SGCUpdated 2026Hidden costs flagged
14,200+
Cards graded
87%
Match within ±0.5
5,600+
Active collectors
$2.4M
PSA fees saved
Pricing comparison

Cost by service, side by side.

PSA

Economy $25 → Super Express $300+. Most popular service; matched by deepest market liquidity on resale.

BGS

Standard $30 → Premium $250+. Slightly pricier than PSA at most tiers but includes published subgrades.

CGC

Bulk $18 → Premium $150+. Often cheapest option; strong TCG specialization especially for Pokémon.

SGC

Standard $15 → Premium $100+. Cheapest base tier; best for vintage sports cards.

The hidden costs every collector forgets

How pre-grading changes the math

Pre-grading costs $1–$2 per card. It catches the cards likely to come back as 7s or 8s — the ones that aren't worth the submission fee. On a 20-card submission, pre-grading the batch typically saves $200–$400 in wasted PSA/BGS/CGC fees.

Common questions

Questions we hear all the time.

What's the absolute cheapest way to grade a card?
Bulk submissions to CGC or SGC at $15–18/card. Both have minimum quantity requirements (typically 25+ cards).
How much should I budget for a 20-card submission?
Realistic budget: $500–$1,500 all-in depending on service tier and declared values. Use pre-grading to make sure you're sending the right cards.
Are pre-grade services worth their cost?
For batches of 5+ cards: almost always yes. At $1–$2 per pre-grade, catching one bad submission saves $40+ in unnecessary fees.
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