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AGS and PSA both grade physical cards and return a holder, but they use different processes. AGS describes its service as automated AI grading with a digital report; PSA describes an authentication, grading, and encapsulation process. Compare the exact card, published eligibility, live service terms, and buyer demand before choosing either route.
Published service details checked August 5, 2026. Fees, availability, shipping, and turnaround estimates can change.
| Factor | AGS | PSA |
|---|---|---|
| Grading approach | AGS describes an automated AI grading workflow and a digital report for each submission. | PSA describes authentication, condition grading, and encapsulation by its grading process. |
| Published entry pricing | AGS lists Value Bulk at $15 per card with a 30-card minimum; the published standard price is $18 per card. | PSA lists Regular at $79.99 per card for currently active direct trading-card service. |
| Published turnaround estimates | AGS lists Value Bulk at 20 business days, Economy Bulk at 10, and Premier Bulk at 5. Estimates exclude the time cards spend in transit. | PSA lists 5 to 50 business days across active direct tiers. Its estimates are not guarantees. |
| Published eligibility | AGS says it grades modern sports cards from 1990 onward and all major TCGs; confirm your exact card before submitting. | PSA states it grades vintage, modern, and TCG cards, subject to current service terms and declared-value requirements. |
| Report and holder | AGS lists AI grading and a digital report with its service levels; some extras are optional or service-specific. | PSA lists imaging and, on certain tiers, Grader Notes. Review the active tier details before submitting. |
Use the official service pages before shipping. This comparison does not predict a card's grade, resale value, or eligibility.
AGS positions Robograding around an automated AI process and digital reporting. Review its current eligibility, service levels, and any add-on requirements for the card you intend to send.
The lowest published AGS price is a 30-card bulk tier. For a smaller submission, compare the standard price and the entire shipment cost.
AGS currently describes eligibility for modern sports cards from 1990 onward and major TCGs. Verify the exact card, size, and service before shipping.
PSA says it grades vintage, modern, and TCG cards. Check the current service page and any special-format eligibility before preparing a submission.
Do not generalize from one card type to another. Use recent completed sales for the exact card, grade, and marketplace where you expect to sell.
PSA’s direct tiers differ by maximum insured value, published turnaround estimate, and price. Select the live service level only after checking its terms.
Check recent completed sales for the exact card and grade, all-in submission costs, the current service terms, and the card's visible condition. A lower published grading fee is only one part of the decision.
AGS presents Robograding as an automated AI physical-grading service with a digital report. PSA presents a physical authentication, grading, and encapsulation process. Both involve mailing a physical card and both require you to consider service terms, shipping, and the card’s intended use.
AGS currently lists $15 per card for a 30-card Value Bulk submission and $18 as the standard price. PSA currently lists $79.99 per card for Regular, its active direct entry trading-card tier. Minimums, declared-value limits, shipping, insurance, add-ons, and availability can materially change the total.
AGS currently says its service covers modern sports cards from 1990 onward and major TCGs. Confirm the exact card and current eligibility directly with AGS; do not ship based on a general comparison alone.
No. CardGrade can help review visible condition from supplied images before you choose a mail-in service. It does not authenticate a card, issue an official grade, or replace an in-hand physical examination.
Pricing and turnaround information on this page comes from the providers' published service pages.