Getting a card graded costs from $17 to $59.99 a card at the cheapest open service of the big grading companies, plus return shipping. CGC is cheapest at $17 if you send at least 25 cards, or $20 for fewer. SGC charges $50, PSA $59.99, Beckett $79.95, and TAG $149 while its cheaper services are paused. Faster service and more valuable cards cost more. Below are every company’s current prices, what changed recently, and what else you’ll pay.
Prices checked September 29, 2026. Grading companies change prices often, so the change log at the bottom shows what moved and when.
Cheapest grading at each company
| Company | Cheapest open service | Price per card | Card value | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | Standard | $59.99 | Up to $1,000 | 90-100 business days |
| CGC | Bulk (25-card minimum) | $17 | Up to $500 | 150 business days |
| SGC | Standard | $50 | Up to $1,500 | 40+ business days |
| Beckett (BGS) | Express | $79.95 | – | 15 business days |
| TAG | Priority | $149 | Up to $2,500 | 5 business days |
“Card value” is the most your card can be worth after grading for that price. Declare what you think the graded card will sell for. If it comes back worth more than the service allows, most companies move it up to the right service and charge the difference.
PSA grading prices
PSA is the biggest grader, and a PSA slab usually sells for the most. Its cheapest service is Standard at $59.99, for cards worth up to $1,000. The cheaper Value services have been paused since June 2026 while PSA works through a backlog. If a card grades higher than your service allows, PSA moves just that card up and bills you the difference, and tells you first.
| Service | Price per card | Card value | Turnaround | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $59.99 | Up to $1,000 | 90-100 business days | Open |
| Priority | $79.99 | Up to $1,500 | 70-80 business days | Open |
| Express | $199 | Up to $2,500 | 20-30 business days | Open |
| Super Express | $349 | Up to $5,000 | 10-15 business days | Open |
| Premier | $599 | Up to $10,000 | 7-10 business days | Open |
| Premium 1 | $999 | Up to $25,000 | 5-7 business days | Open |
| Premium 2 | $1,999 | Up to $50,000 | 5-7 business days | Open |
| Premium 3 | $2,999 | Up to $100,000 | 5-7 business days | Open |
| Premium 5 | $4,999 | Up to $250,000 | 5-7 business days | Open |
| Premium 10 | $9,999 | – | 5-7 business days | Open |
| Value | $32.99 | Up to $500 | Paused | |
| Value Bulk 50-card minimum | $24.99 | Up to $500 | Paused |
CGC grading prices
CGC is the cheapest of the big graders and popular for Pokémon. Bulk needs at least 25 cards. CGC can move a card to a higher service if it’s worth more than you declared.
| Service | Price per card | Card value | Turnaround | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk 25-card minimum | $17 | Up to $500 | 150 business days | Open |
| Economy | $20 | Up to $1,000 | 90 business days | Open |
| Standard | $55 | Up to $3,000 | 10 business days | Open |
| Express | $100 | Up to $10,000 | 5 business days | Open |
| WalkThrough | $300 | Up to $100,000 | 2 business days | Open |
SGC grading prices
SGC is owned by the same company as PSA and is known for its tuxedo-style slabs, especially for vintage cards. Its cheapest service went up to $50 in September 2026.
| Service | Price per card | Card value | Turnaround | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $50 | Up to $1,500 | 40+ business days | Open |
| Standard | $85 | Up to $3,500 | 40+ business days | Open |
| Expedited | $150 | Up to $3,500 | 2-3 business days | Open |
| Expedited | $250 | Up to $7,500 | 2-3 business days | Open |
| Expedited | $500 | Up to $20,000 | 2-3 business days | Open |
| Expedited | $1,000 | Up to $50,000 | 2-3 business days | Open |
| Expedited | $2,000 | Up to $100,000 | 2-3 business days | Open |
| Expedited | $3,750 | – | 2-3 business days | Open |
Beckett (BGS) grading prices
Beckett gives each card four subgrades as well as an overall grade. Its website has been offline since September 9, 2026, and for now it’s only taking Express submissions through a temporary form.
| Service | Price per card | Card value | Turnaround | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express | $79.95 | – | 15 business days | Open |
| Base | $17.95 | – | 75+ business days | Paused |
| Standard | $34.95 | – | 45 business days | Paused |
TAG grading prices
TAG uses a computer-scored grading system and doesn’t charge value upcharges. Its cheaper services are paused, so only Priority and Walkthrough are open, with limited slots.
| Service | Price per card | Card value | Turnaround | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | $149 | Up to $2,500 | 5 business days | Open |
| Walkthrough | $299 | Up to $5,000 | 2-3 business days | Open |
What else you’ll pay
- Return shipping. PSA charges $19.99 to send back up to four cards worth up to $2,000 in total, with insurance and a signature. Other companies charge similar amounts.
- Shipping to the grader. Use tracking and, for valuable cards, insurance. How to ship cards for grading covers packing and insurance limits.
- Upcharges. If a card is worth more than your service allows, expect to pay the difference to the right service.
- Autographs. Grading the card and authenticating an autograph together costs more. At PSA, that service starts at $79.99.
Is it worth paying to grade?
Only if the graded card is likely to sell for more than the card plus everything above. For most cards under about $25, it isn’t. Our grading calculator works it out for your card, and we ran 22 popular cards through the numbers at PSA’s $59.99 price. For how the companies compare beyond price, see our guide to the grading companies.
Grading price changes
Every price and service change we’ve tracked since January 2025, newest first.
| Date | Company | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2026 | Beckett (BGS) | Base and Standard paused again. Express only. |
| September 15, 2026 | Beckett (BGS) | Base ($17.95) and Standard ($34.95) reopened alongside Express through a temporary form. |
| September 14, 2026 | PSA | New Standard service opened: $59.99 for cards worth up to $1,000, 90 to 100 business days. |
| September 9, 2026 | Beckett (BGS) | Beckett.com and the Beckett app went offline for maintenance. |
| September 9, 2026 | PSA | Renamed and repriced: Regular became Priority ($79.99), Walk-Through became Premier ($599), Express went to $199. |
| September 2, 2026 | SGC | Cheapest service raised to $50 a card, for cards worth up to $1,500 (40+ business days). |
| August 5, 2026 | Beckett (BGS) | Base and Standard paused. Express and Priority stayed open. |
| June 2, 2026 | PSA | All Value tiers paused while PSA clears its backlog. |
| May 28, 2026 | TAG | Express paused. Only Priority and Walkthrough stay open, with limited slots. |
| May 18, 2026 | PSA | Value Bulk minimum raised from 20 to 50 cards. |
| May 14, 2026 | PSA | Super Express raised from $299 to $349. |
| May 1, 2026 | TAG | Basic and Standard paused for new submissions. |
| March 24, 2026 | CGC | Price increase: Bulk $17, Economy $20. |
| February 10, 2026 | PSA | Price increase: Value Bulk $24.99, Value $32.99, Value Plus $49.99, Value Max $64.99, Regular $79.99. |
| January 6, 2026 | CGC | Price increase: Bulk $15, Economy $18, Standard $55, Express $100, WalkThrough $300. |
| December 15, 2025 | Beckett (BGS) | Collectors, which owns PSA, agreed to buy Beckett. Prices were said to be unchanged. |
| May 6, 2025 | CGC | Price increase: Bulk $14, Economy $17, Standard $45, Express $85, WalkThrough $275. |
| January 21, 2025 | CGC | New prices: Bulk $12, Economy $15, Standard $40, Express $75, WalkThrough $250. |
| January 17, 2025 | PSA | Price increase: Express to $149, Super Express to $299, Walk-Through to $599. |
FAQ
How much does PSA grading cost?
PSA’s cheapest open service is Standard at $59.99 a card, for cards worth up to $1,000, with a 90 to 100 business day turnaround. Faster service costs $79.99 to $599, and more for very valuable cards. Return shipping is extra.
What’s the cheapest way to get cards graded?
CGC Bulk, at $17 a card if you send 25 or more. For fewer cards, CGC Economy is $20. PSA’s cheaper Value services are paused, so its lowest price is $59.99.
How much does it cost to grade a Pokémon card?
The same as a sports card: $17 to $20 at CGC, $50 at SGC or $59.99 at PSA for the cheapest services, plus shipping. CGC is especially popular for Pokémon cards.
How long does grading take?
At the cheapest services, from about 40 business days at SGC to 90 to 150 business days at PSA and CGC. Paying more gets it done in days. The tables above list each company’s current estimates.