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After the February 2026 price increase, PSA card grading costs $24.99 to $599 per card depending on turnaround speed and insured value. Here is everything you need to know about PSA pricing, hidden fees, and how to save money.
PSA offers multiple service levels. Faster turnaround costs significantly more. Prices shown are approximate and may vary.
PSA’s lowest active direct service while Value Bulk, Value, Value Plus, and Value Max remain paused.
A faster active option for cards that justify the higher fee.
Priority handling for valuable cards where timing can justify the fee.
The fastest standard PSA service for cards valued up to $10,000.
The first Premium tier for cards whose expected post-grade value exceeds the Walk-Through ceiling.
Pricing and availability last verified June 27, 2026. CardGrade is independent and is not affiliated with the grading companies listed.
Official sources: PSA trading card grading services
The per-card grading fee is just the start. Here are the additional costs that add up quickly.
You pay to ship cards to PSA and they charge a return shipping fee. Insured shipping for valuable cards adds more. Expect $10-$20 minimum round trip per submission.
Standard shipping insurance may not cover your cards fully. Declared value insurance through PSA or third-party carriers adds to your total cost, especially for cards worth $500+.
PSA requires specific card savers (not top loaders) for submission. Factor in card savers, penny sleeves, and packing materials. Roughly $5-$10 in supplies per submission batch.
Some PSA service levels have minimum card counts or membership requirements. PSA Collectors Club membership adds an annual fee that must be factored into your per-card cost.
A raw card in great condition may sell for more than the same card slabbed with a PSA 5 or 6. A low grade can actually reduce your card value compared to selling it raw.
AI pre-screening identifies your best cards before you pay PSA prices. Only submit cards that are actually worth grading.
Result: 3 cards grade PSA 9-10, 7 cards grade PSA 7 or below. You paid $350 to grade cards that lost value.
Result: All 3 cards grade PSA 9-10. You saved $360 by only submitting your best cards.
After the February 2026 price increase, PSA card grading ranges from $24.99 per card for Value Bulk (95-day turnaround, requires membership) to $599 per card for Walk-Through (7 days). The most popular Regular tier costs $79.99 per card with a 25 business day turnaround.
The cheapest PSA option is Value Bulk at $24.99 per card, which requires a 20-card minimum and PSA Collectors Club membership ($99-$249/year). Without membership, the cheapest tier is Value at $32.99 per card. To reduce costs further, submit in bulk to spread shipping costs and pre-screen with AI to avoid paying for cards that will grade poorly.
It depends on the card. For cards likely to grade PSA 9 or 10, grading can multiply the card value significantly. But for cards that grade PSA 7 or below, the grading fee plus shipping may exceed the added value. Pre-screening with AI helps you identify which cards are worth the investment.
PSA turnaround times range from 7 business days for Walk-Through ($599) and Super Express ($299) to 95 business days for Value Bulk ($24.99). Regular service at $79.99 takes 25 business days. Actual times can vary based on PSA submission volume.
Yes. Beyond the per-card grading fee, expect to pay for shipping both ways ($10-20+), card savers and packing supplies ($5-10 per batch), optional insurance for valuable cards, and potentially PSA Collectors Club membership for certain service levels.
Absolutely. AI pre-screening with CardGrade.io identifies which cards are likely to achieve high grades before you spend on PSA. Instead of submitting 10 cards at $50 each ($500), pre-screen and submit only the 3 best candidates for $150, saving $350.