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TAG publishes five US-direct grading prices from $22 to $299 USD per card. The price you can actually order is different: regular tiers are paused, and TAG's live banner says limited Priority grading is available.
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Basic is the lowest listed fee at $22 USD, but its 10-card minimum means $220 in grading fees and the tier is paused. Limited Priority is listed at $149 USD per card. Add the checkout return-shipping charge, incoming transport, taxes, and any optional kit or protection.
Eligible new accounts receive one full CardGrade result free. CardGrade is independent of TAG.
Treat the table as a price reference, not a promise that every tier is orderable. TAG's live pricing page currently says regular tiers are paused and limited Priority is available.
| Tier | Listed fee (USD) | Minimum | Published estimate | Score and report | Per-card coverage | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $22/card | 10 cards | 45+ business days | 1–10 grade, DIG report; TAG Score is an add-on | $300 coverage per card | Regular tiers paused |
| Standard | $39/card | No minimum stated | 30 business days | TAG Score, DIG report, premium slab image | $500 coverage per card | Regular tiers paused |
| Express | $59/card | No minimum stated | 15 business days | TAG Score, DIG report, premium slab image | $1,000 coverage per card | Regular tiers paused |
| Priority | $149/card | No minimum stated | 5 business days | TAG Score, DIG+ subscores, 360 slab video | $2,500 coverage per card | Limited |
| Walkthrough | $299/card | No minimum stated | 2–3 business days | TAG Score, DIG+ subscores, 360 slab video | $5,000 coverage per card | Confirm live |
Basic requires 10 cards: 10 × $22 = $220 in grading fees. If selected when Basic reopens, the optional $49.95 Submission Kit would make that $269.95 before the required checkout return-shipping charge, taxes, and optional add-ons.
One Priority card is $149 in grading fees. The final checkout can also include return shipping, tax, and optional kit, protection, or presentation choices.
Pricing and availability last verified August 8, 2026. CardGrade is independent and is not affiliated with the grading companies listed.
Official sources: TAG grading services and live availability · TAG grading service availability
The $22 and $149 services do not include the same analysis package. Compare report detail—not just speed—before choosing a tier.
Basic includes TAG's standard 1–10 grade, raw-card and slab images, and a QR-accessible DIG report. TAG Score can be purchased as an upgrade when Basic is available.
These tiers add the 1000-point TAG Score and leaderboard Card Rank plus premium slab imaging. Standard lists 30 business days; Express lists 15.
DIG+ adds 1000-point subscores. TAG also lists premium slab imaging and a 360 slab video for these services, with higher per-card coverage limits.
TAG currently focuses on licensed 1989-present cards measuring 2.5 × 3.5 inches and up to 50pt, with material, format, language, and autograph restrictions. Check the exact card before buying a service.
Shipping and protection are order-specific. Use the live checkout instead of relying on a generic round-trip estimate.
Without a Submission Kit, you choose and pay the carrier that sends cards to TAG. Price the shipment and appropriate coverage before checkout.
TAG says the shipping charge at checkout covers the graded cards’ return trip. Combining different service tiers can create separate return shipments and charges.
The continental-US kit includes submission supplies, a TAG SafeCase, and prepaid insured transport to TAG. It is optional and cannot be purchased without grading services.
Published per-card coverage runs from $300 on Basic to $5,000 on Walkthrough. Optional Premium Protection can add order-level coverage for an extra charge.
Taxes, TAG Score on Basic, 360 slab video on eligible tiers, and other checkout options can change the total. TAG currently lists its optional Mystery Foil Wrap as free.
TAG limits card year, size, thickness, material, language, autograph type, and format. Confirm the exact card is eligible before buying services or shipping it.
Pricing and availability last verified August 8, 2026. CardGrade is independent and is not affiliated with the grading companies listed.
Official sources: TAG submission process and optional kit price · TAG incoming and return shipping rules · TAG insurance options and coverage · TAG Submission Kit details · Cards currently eligible for TAG grading
An image-based estimate can flag visible centering, corner, edge, and surface concerns for closer inspection. It cannot authenticate the card, confirm TAG eligibility, set a minimum grade, or guarantee TAG's physical result.
Eligible new accounts receive one full CardGrade result free. Professional grading remains final.
TAG lists Basic at $22, Standard at $39, Express at $59, Priority at $149, and Walkthrough at $299 per card. The live pricing page currently says regular tiers are paused and limited Priority grading is available. Confirm the exact tier at checkout because listed pricing does not mean every service can be ordered today.
Basic is TAG’s cheapest listed tier at $22 per card and requires a 10-card minimum, making the grading line item $220 before shipping, taxes, insurance choices, or add-ons. Basic is currently paused, so do not budget around the $22 price until TAG reopens it.
No. TAG’s live pricing banner currently says its regular tiers are paused and limited Priority grading is available. TAG does not publish a guaranteed reopening date on that banner, so use its backlog tracker or email and SMS updates instead of planning around an assumed date.
TAG explicitly requires a 10-card minimum for Basic. Its published service guide does not state that minimum for Standard, Express, Priority, or Walkthrough. Availability and checkout rules can change, so confirm the selected service before preparing the order.
TAG lists Priority at $149 USD per card with an estimated five-business-day turnaround beginning the first business day after TAG’s Receiving Team processes the order. It includes the 1–10 grade, TAG Score, DIG+ with 1000-point subscores, premium slab imaging, a 360 slab video, and up to $2,500 in published per-card coverage. The live site describes availability as limited.
TAG uses the same published US-direct prices for an eligible Pokémon card: $22 Basic, $39 Standard, $59 Express, $149 Priority, or $299 Walkthrough in USD. Regular tiers are currently paused, and TAG limits eligible Pokémon cards by size, material, language, and release, so confirm both the card and service before checkout.
TAG says the shipping amount shown at checkout is for return shipping. You normally arrange and pay incoming shipping yourself unless you purchase the continental-US Submission Kit. Orders that mix service tiers can incur multiple return-shipping charges because the tiers may finish and ship separately.
TAG lists the optional Submission Kit at $49.95 in the continental United States. It includes submission supplies, a TAG SafeCase, and prepaid insured transport to TAG. It is not required, is not available outside the continental United States, and must be purchased with grading services.
TAG publishes per-card coverage limits of $300 for Basic, $500 for Standard, $1,000 for Express, $2,500 for Priority, and $5,000 for Walkthrough after the cards reach TAG and during return shipping. The Submission Kit includes up to $1,000 of incoming coverage, while optional Premium Protection can add order-level coverage for an extra charge.
TAG’s current service pages state that it does not charge a value upcharge. Each tier still has a per-card coverage cap, and shipping, tax, optional protection, and service add-ons can change the checkout total. Confirm the selected product and current terms at checkout.
TAG publishes estimates of 45+ business days for Basic, 30 for Standard, 15 for Express, five for Priority, and two to three for Walkthrough. These estimates exclude carrier transit and are not guarantees. Regular tiers are currently paused, which matters more than their listed turnaround until they reopen.
No. TAG says it does not currently offer a public service that leaves a card unencapsulated when it falls below a customer-selected grade. A pre-screen can help prioritize candidates, but it cannot set a binding minimum with TAG or guarantee the final grade.
No assumption should be made from the US price list. The $22–$299 figures in this guide are TAG’s US-direct prices in USD. TAG directs Canadian online submissions to taggrading.ca, while UK and Australian submissions use authorized affiliate partners. Local service prices, shipping, taxes, customs, and availability can differ.
That depends on the exact card, its visible and physical condition, current tier availability, the complete checkout and shipping cost, and recent completed sales for comparable TAG-graded cards. Compare those inputs rather than assuming a slab or a particular TAG grade creates a profit.
Pricing and availability last verified August 8, 2026. CardGrade is independent and is not affiliated with the grading companies listed.
Official sources: TAG minimum-grade policy · TAG Basic service details and add-ons · TAG international submission options · TAG grading service availability · TAG grading services and live availability