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PSA offers multiple service levels. Faster turnaround costs significantly more. Prices shown are approximate and may vary.
The most affordable PSA option. Best for bulk submissions of lower-value cards where you can wait several months for results.
The standard PSA service level. Moderate pricing with a faster turnaround than economy, suitable for mid-value cards.
Significantly faster turnaround for cards you need graded sooner. A good middle ground between cost and speed.
Premium speed for high-value cards. Get your grades back in about a week, though costs add up quickly for multiple cards.
The fastest PSA service for the most valuable cards. Reserved for high-end submissions where speed is critical.
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.
PSA card grading ranges from approximately $20 per card for Economy service (90-120+ day turnaround) to $300+ per card for Walk-Through service (1-3 days). The most popular Regular tier costs about $50 per card with a 65+ business day turnaround.
The cheapest PSA option is their Value/Economy tier at approximately $20 per card. However, turnaround is 90-120+ business days. To reduce costs further, submit in bulk to spread shipping costs across more cards, 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 1-3 business days for Walk-Through service ($300+) to 90-120+ business days for Economy service (~$20). Regular service at ~$50 per card takes 65+ 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.