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PSA Standard is live at $59.99 (90-100 business days) while Value tiers remain paused. Below: every active PSA service with current fees and turnaround estimates, the 1-10 grading scale explained, and what to inspect before mailing a card. For all-in submission math, see the PSA grading cost calculator.
These are the active service levels collectors can order now. Turnaround is estimated in business days and does not include shipping time.
PSA Standard is live and orderable on the PSA services page as of September 14, 2026 evening. Not a Value replacement; Value tiers remain paused.
Formerly Regular. PSA renamed this tier to Priority. The live services page now shows Priority.
Price increased from $149 effective September 9, 2026. For cards where timing justifies a higher grading fee.
Includes PSA premium imaging and Grader Notes for eligible outcomes.
Formerly Walk-Through. PSA renamed this tier to Premier. The live services page now shows Premier.
For cards whose expected value exceeds the Premier service ceiling.
PSA offers additional Premium levels based on declared value. Confirm the appropriate service before shipping.
PSA lists Value Bulk, Value, Value Plus, and Value Max as currently unavailable. Standard at $59.99 is now live and orderable (verified September 14, 2026 evening). Priority (formerly Regular) and Premier (formerly Walk-Through) are also live with new names. See the PSA Value pause and backlog update for the latest tracker status and reopening target.
Pricing and availability last verified September 14, 2026. CardGrade is independent and is not affiliated with the grading companies listed.
Official sources: PSA trading card grading services
The right submission workflow depends on the card, service availability, declared value, turnaround needs, and PSA's current instructions.
PSA uses grades from PSA 1 Poor through PSA 10 Gem Mint and may assign half-point grades from 1.5 through 8.5; PSA does not assign a 9.5. The grade reflects the card's overall condition, including centering, corners, edges, surface, print quality, focus, and evidence of alteration. See the full PSA grading scale guide for the requirements at every grade from 1 through 10.
PSA 10 is the top numerical grade. PSA’s published standard describes a virtually perfect card, while reserving its physical inspection and eye-appeal judgment for the final decision. Read the PSA 10 Gem Mint standards and value factors or compare the published Mint and Gem Mint criteria in our PSA 9 vs PSA 10 guide before using either grade in a card-specific comparison.
PSA says turnaround estimates can be affected by submission volume, capacity, and other conditions. Treat the current published estimate as a planning range rather than a guaranteed delivery date.
Match the service to the card's declared value, review PSA's current packaging and submission instructions, and confirm that the selected service is available before mailing. Historical offers and paused services should not be treated as current options.
Use a photo-based pre-screen to organize your inspection before official PSA authentication and grading. It is a decision aid, not a professional result or value guarantee. For fees and all-in submission planning, use the dedicated PSA cost guide.
Review the card under good light and note visible centering, corner, edge, and surface issues.
Compare the photo-based estimate with your physical inspection and PSA's published standards.
Select an active service, confirm declared value and packaging requirements, then decide whether to mail the card.
PSA evaluates a submitted card for authenticity and condition, assigns a numerical grade when the card is eligible, and encapsulates the result in a labeled holder. The final determination comes from PSA after physical inspection; a photo-based pre-screen is not an official grade.
PSA Standard at $59.99 is now live and orderable (verified September 14, 2026 evening). Value Bulk, Value, Value Plus, and Value Max remain paused. Standard is not a Value replacement.
PSA states that its Value-service pause is due to extraordinary demand. PSA can change service availability, pricing, and turnaround estimates as capacity changes, so use the current PSA service page rather than a historical headline when planning a submission.
PSA uses a 1–10 numerical scale and may assign half-point grades from 1.5 through 8.5; PSA does not assign a 9.5. PSA 10 is Gem Mint, the top numerical grade. Review the published standard for the complete criteria at each level.
PSA estimates 90-100 business days for Standard ($59.99), 70-80 for Priority ($79.99, formerly Regular), 20-30 for Express ($199), 10-15 for Super Express ($349), 7-10 for Premier ($599, formerly Walk-Through), and 5-7 for Premium 1 ($999). These are estimates, not guaranteed door-to-door dates.
Inspect centering, corners, edges, surface, print quality, focus, and any sign of alteration under good light. Confirm the declared-value limit and current submission instructions, then package the card using PSA’s latest guidance. Visible condition alone cannot establish authenticity or guarantee a grade.
No. AI pre-screening is an additive inspection aid, not a replacement for PSA authentication or encapsulation. Use it to organize what you inspect before a submission; it does not predict PSA’s final grade, authenticate a card, or guarantee value.