Which vaulted cards can use this grading workflow?
Fanatics limits this workflow to raw cards. Its $50 appraised-value recommendation is not a mandatory minimum. Use that distinction to decide what information you still need before proceeding.
Identify the exact item before comparing grading options. Save its inventory identifier, front and back images, current condition concerns and your reason for grading. A card you intend to keep may justify a different spending limit than one you intend to sell. Neither goal makes a future grade certain.
- InventoryThe exact raw card already stored
- RoutingThe requested grader and service level
- ChargesFulfillment waiver versus grading bill
Schematic. An original collector checklist; each step answers a separate question.
Where do I send the vaulted grading request?
Select raw items in My Collection (Vault), then Actions → Ship. Uncheck Use Default Fulfillment Address. Route to [SERVICE] Grading + Vault, 7560 SW Durham Rd, Tigard, OR 97224. This is the vault address.
Listed graders are BGS, CGC, SGC and PSA; PSA also requires a service level. These are routing instructions, not confirmation that every service tier is currently accepting submissions at a particular price. Check the current quote and selected service before creating the request.
Which invoice should I avoid paying?
After creating the request, contact support with its invoice number instead of paying that fulfillment invoice. Grading fees cannot be waived, deferred or deducted from sale proceeds.
Our practical check is to label each document by purpose before taking action. Do not interpret the word “waived” in a support exchange as permission to disregard every charge associated with the submission. Save the support confirmation beside the specific invoice number.
Keep ordinary vault withdrawals separate
| Record | What to verify | What not to assume |
|---|---|---|
| Automatically generated fulfillment invoice | Support identified this invoice for the stated waiver | Every account invoice is waived |
| Grading quote or bill | Exact service, cards and payable charges | A future sale will fund it automatically |
A worked example: is grading worth the extra cost?
Consider a hypothetical raw card you own for $60. Your research suggests possible sale prices of $85 without grading, $105 after a middling result and $150 after a better result. These are invented worksheet inputs, not market quotes or predicted grades. Enter actual comparable sales for your card before using the method.
The gross improvement over the $85 raw option would be $20 or $65. That difference is the room available for all additional costs, not your profit. If your real grading and incremental selling costs exceed $20, the middling outcome would leave less than selling raw under these assumptions.
Run a lower outcome too: if the graded copy sold for $75, grading would reduce gross proceeds by $10 before its extra costs. Keeping that row visible prevents the best imagined result from becoming your whole plan. For a personal collection, replace a resale target with the maximum amount you are comfortable spending.
What should I save before submitting?
Keep the selected inventory IDs, requested service, quoted charges and support confirmation together. Do not select similar-looking duplicates from memory. If you own several copies, match the chosen item’s photographs to your notes before creating the request.
This guide covers cards already stored with Fanatics Collect. A newly mailed raw card, a slab you want crossed over, and a card you want shipped home are different requests. Route those questions through the appropriate current instructions before using this workflow.
Frequently asked questions
Is $50 a guaranteed appraised value or strict eligibility floor?
It is a recommendation. It does not appraise your card or promise a future sale will cover grading.
Does the fulfillment waiver make grading free?
No. Grading fees remain payable; the waiver covers only the automatically generated fulfillment invoice.
What should I confirm before creating the request?
Check the selected inventory, routing destination, service level and quoted costs. Save those details so a support reply can be matched to the request.
Sources
Product checklists, definitions, and policies can change. These sources were reviewed on 2026-11-01.
- Fanatics Collect: Submit Vaulted Items for GradingChecked November 1, 2026. Current embedded article body retrieved directly; updated August 28, 2026. Supports eligibility, routing and invoice distinctions.
Card Collector Capital publishes educational research, not financial advice. Card prices, populations, checklists, and grading policies can change. Verify the exact card and current information before buying, selling, or submitting a card.