Grading Cost Calculator
Grading a card costs more than the headline fee — there are service tiers, shipping both ways, and sometimes currency conversion on top. This tool adds it all up so you know the true cost of a submission before you send anything, and helps you judge whether a card is worth grading at all: a fee that exceeds the card itself rarely is. If you are still deciding between services, our PSA vs BGS vs CGC comparison covers how the three differ in 2026 and which suits which kind of card.
Shipping and insurance are not included. If the fee is close to what the card sells for, many collectors simply skip grading.
| Company | Service tier | Price per card | Turnaround (days) | Max declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS | Base | $14.95 | ~75 | — |
| BGS | Standard | $34.95 | ~45 | — |
| BGS | Express | $79.95 | ~15 | — |
| BGS | Priority | $124.95 | ~5 | — |
| CGC | Bulk | $17 | ~150 | $500 |
| CGC | Economy | $20 | ~90 | $1000 |
| CGC | Standard | $55 | ~10 | $3000 |
| CGC | Express | $100 | ~5 | $10000 |
| CGC | WalkThrough | $300 | ~2 | $100000 |
| PSA | Value Bulk | $24.99 | — | — |
| PSA | Value | $32.99 | — | — |
| PSA | Value Plus | $49.99 | — | — |
| PSA | Regular | $79.99 | ~50 | $1500 |
| PSA | Express | $149 | ~30 | $2500 |
| PSA | Super Express | $349 | ~10 | $5000 |