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Each tier combines a fee, declared-value ceiling, and target turnaround. Choose based on the card’s value—not only how quickly you want it back.
For cards with a maximum declared value of $500. Bulk requires at least 25 cards, making it the practical entry tier for larger TCG or sports-card batches.
For cards valued up to $1,000. Economy removes the 25-card minimum while keeping the grading fee close to Bulk pricing.
For cards valued up to $3,000. Standard is the middle option when a valuable card needs a faster result without Express pricing.
For cards valued up to $10,000. Express suits time-sensitive sales, shows, and higher-value cards that need priority handling.
For cards valued up to $100,000. WalkThrough is CGC’s fixed-price premium tier for urgent, high-value submissions.
For cards above the WalkThrough value ceiling. The fee starts at $300 plus 1% of fair market value, with two-day service.
CGC memberships are free or $39, $159, and $329 annually; paid levels can include grading discounts.
The current CGC proposition is broader than price: a distinct top grade, precise half points, and meaningful momentum among Pokémon and other TCG collectors.
Pristine 10 is CGC’s current pinnacle, while Gem Mint 10 remains a separate high-grade result. The older Perfect 10 designation is retired and is not issued today.
CGC uses half-point grades where appropriate, creating distinctions such as 8.5 and 9.5. New submissions receive one overall grade because current CGC cards do not offer subgrades.
Collectors can submit with a free membership or choose $39, $159, and $329 paid plans. Discounts range from 10% to 20% and matter most when volume offsets the membership cost.
CGC produced roughly 641,000 graded cards in May 2026. That output signals real scale, particularly in TCG categories, without implying that every card produced was submitted that month.
Add-ons, incomplete forms, crossovers, and declared-value corrections can change the final invoice even before shipping and insurance.
Adding a recognized pedigree to the certification label costs $5 per card when the card and provenance qualify.
An eligible custom label adds $8 per card. It changes presentation, not the assigned grade or declared-value limit.
Replacing a scratched, damaged, or older CGC holder costs $10 per card before shipping and any optional add-ons.
CGC can assess $5 when a submission arrives without a complete card description, so precise form entry matters.
A crossover from another grading company is charged at the full selected grading tier, even though the card arrives in another holder.
If CGC determines that a card exceeds its tier’s declared-value maximum, the submission can be moved up and billed at the appropriate service level.
AI pre-screening does not replace CGC authentication. It adds an earlier decision point: before paying CGC's submission fee, know your grade in 30 seconds with AI pre-screening.
CGC grading starts at $15 per card for Bulk submissions of at least 25 cards valued up to $500 each. Economy is $18, Standard is $55, Express is $100, WalkThrough is $300, and Unlimited starts at $300 plus 1% of fair market value.
No. CGC does not currently offer card subgrades. The label displays one overall numerical grade, so collectors who remember older CGC labels with centering, corners, edges, and surface subgrades should not expect that option on a new 2026 submission.
CGC Pristine 10 is the highest current card grade. CGC Gem Mint 10 is also an elite grade, but Pristine 10 represents the stricter designation. The former Perfect 10 grade has been retired and is not issued on current submissions.
No. CGC has a free membership option. Paid plans are $39, $159, and $329 and include grading discounts ranging from 10% to 20%, so frequent submitters should compare the annual fee with their expected savings.
Published 2026 turnaround targets run from 40 business days for Bulk to 20 for Economy, 10 for Standard, 5 for Express, and 2 for WalkThrough or Unlimited. Shipping time and intake time are separate from the grading turnaround.
Yes. Before paying CGC’s submission fee, know your grade in 30 seconds with AI pre-screening. It adds a fast condition check before CGC grading so you can prioritize stronger candidates while still using CGC for final authentication and encapsulation.