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Enter one order and compare dated, published grading fees across practical return, vault, and bulk routes. Every result shows the requirement behind the price.

Full snapshot Service update 18 service routesOfficial sources

Inside the 14-day review window. Next review due November 2, 2026.

October 30 review: PSA Value reopened at $39.99; new Standard and Priority estimates are 70–80 and 50–60 business days. TAG Value is $29.95 with a 10-card minimum. Arena Club's submission page says $15 for Grade and Vault while its pricing page says $14; this comparison uses $15 pending the final quote. SGC direct pricing retains its October 19 review because its pages could not be read during today's check. Each row shows its own review date; verify the complete quote before paying.

Order estimateSimple arithmetic
Grading subtotalpublished price × quantity
Your order costsfour editable expense lines
All-in estimatetotal and cost per card

Every number in the total is either a dated published fee or an amount you enter. Taxes, upcharges, add-ons, vault withdrawals, and selling fees remain outside the estimate.

Published grading starts at $9.00 per card in this snapshot, but the real order cost is higher

The $9.00 Advanced Grading price requires 500 cards. The $11.00 CGC route through Fanatics Collect was published without a submission-volume minimum. Confirm current eligibility, custody, vault, selling, and withdrawal terms in the live flow. PSA Priority was $79.99 for a single card and includes access to a broader set of connected collector tools. Add your shipping, insurance, supplies, membership, and handling costs below to compare the route that fits your order.

Other reviewed one-card partner prices included $60.00 for an eligible SGC sports or pop culture card and PSA starting at $59.99 through Fanatics Collect. These partner routes are useful options, but they are not identical to direct submissions. Verify card eligibility, service tier, custody, final destination, and shipping before comparing totals.

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Published routes that fit14
All-in order range$150.00 to $839.90
Your added order costs$40.00

Sorted by the estimated cost per card. This is cost math, not a quality ranking.

  1. CGC through Fanatics Collect

    Fanatics Collect grading

    Vault routeLow public grading price with no submission limit

    Fanatics Collect lists CGC Cards grading at $11 per card with no submission limit, autograph grades included, and an approximately 15 to 20 business day turnaround. Authentication-only pricing is a separate service. Verify card eligibility, destination, storage, selling, withdrawal, and shipping terms in the live flow.

    Published grading subtotal
    $110.00
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $150.00
    All-in cost per card
    $15.00
    $11.00 per card1 card minimumApproximately 15 to 20 business daysPrice checked

    Eligibility check: The public page states no submission limits. Confirm supported card types and current workflow terms before sending a card.

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  2. Arena Club

    Grade and Vault

    Vault routeConvenient grading, storage, collection management, and selling in one place

    The submission page lists $15, while the pricing page still lists $14. This comparison uses the submission-page amount; confirm the final quote. Retrieval costs $1 per card plus shipping, separate from grading and selling fees.

    Published grading subtotal
    $150.00
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $190.00
    All-in cost per card
    $19.00
    $15.00 per card1 card minimumApproximately 30 business days for modern cards; vintage may take longerPrice checked

    Eligibility check: The finished card remains in Arena Club's vault. Confirm current card eligibility, retrieval terms, and submission timing.

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  3. Arena Club

    Grade and Return

    Return routeA simple flat-rate route for collectors who want the finished slab returned

    Both the pricing page and submission page list $15. The modern-card estimate is not a delivery guarantee; vintage can take longer. Add shipping and verify eligibility and protection.

    Published grading subtotal
    $150.00
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $190.00
    All-in cost per card
    $19.00
    $15.00 per card1 card minimumApproximately 30 business days for modern cards; vintage may take longerPrice checked

    Eligibility check: Confirm current card eligibility, return-shipping charges, and submission timing inside the live flow.

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  4. CGC

    Economy

    Return routeFlexible direct grading for individual sports card and TCG submissions

    CGC provides direct submission, certification lookup, and population-report tools. Economy now allows up to $1,000 fair market value; the separate Bulk Economy tier remains capped at $500. Confirm card eligibility before submitting.

    Published grading subtotal
    $200.00
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $240.00
    All-in cost per card
    $24.00
    $20.00 per card1 card minimumMaximum declared value $1,000.0090 business daysPrice checked

    Eligibility check: Sports cards and a range of trading card games are supported. Special formats should be checked against current submission rules.

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  5. TAG

    Value

    Return routeLower per-card fee for a qualifying ten-card modern-card batch

    Value includes a grade and DIG report with $250 protection per card. Protection is not a maximum eligible card value. The 1,000-point score starts at Standard. Ten eligible cards cost $299.50 in grading fees before shipping and extras.

    Published grading subtotal
    $299.50
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $339.50
    All-in cost per card
    $33.95
    $29.95 per card10 card minimum90 business days from intakePrice checked

    Eligibility check: Licensed eligible modern standard-size cardstock. Check material, language and product exclusions and adequate protection; availability may be limited.

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  6. TAG

    Base

    Return routeDigital imaging and grading for a qualifying five-card batch

    Base includes a grade and DIG report, with $500 protection per card. That is an included-protection amount, not a maximum eligible card value. The 1,000-point score is reserved for Standard and higher services.

    Published grading subtotal
    $399.50
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $439.50
    All-in cost per card
    $43.95
    $39.95 per card5 card minimum60 business days from intakePrice checked

    Eligibility check: Licensed eligible modern standard-size cardstock; check size, material, language and product exclusions before shipping. Verify available protection for your value.

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  7. PSA

    Value

    Return or vault routeLower-priced direct PSA tier for eligible cards within the $500 limit

    PSA's October 28 announcement confirms Value reopened October 29 at 8 a.m. Pacific, matching the live table. A pause heading remains on the pricing page; the dated announcement and table support this quote. Value Bulk has not reopened. Confirm the selected service before paying.

    Published grading subtotal
    $399.90
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $439.90
    All-in cost per card
    $43.99
    $39.99 per card1 card minimumMaximum declared value $500.0090 to 100 business daysPrice checked

    Eligibility check: Confirm card eligibility, maximum insured value and destination in the current submission form.

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  8. SGC

    Standard

    Return routeStraightforward published pricing and detailed condition standards

    Following SGC's September 2 service-level update, Standard was listed at $50 per card up to $1,500 declared value. This direct quote was last verified October 19; the October 30 recheck could not read SGC's current pages. Return shipping is separate and depends on item count, speed, and insured value.

    Published grading subtotal
    $500.00
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $540.00
    All-in cost per card
    $54.00
    $50.00 per card1 card minimumMaximum declared value $1,500.0040 or more business daysPrice checked

    Eligibility check: The snapshot covers standard-size cards. Confirm autograph, crossover, oversized, and special-format eligibility before shipping.

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  9. CGC

    Standard

    Return routeA direct option for cards above Economy's value limit or a shorter estimate

    The service schedule lists Standard separately from Economy. Add return shipping and any optional services; timing is an estimate.

    Published grading subtotal
    $550.00
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $590.00
    All-in cost per card
    $59.00
    $55.00 per card1 card minimumMaximum declared value $3,000.0010 business daysPrice checked

    Eligibility check: Confirm the exact supported card type and its fair market value.

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  10. TAG

    Standard

    Return routeDIG report plus 1,000-point score for eligible modern cards

    The live service screen includes $1,000 protection per card. That is an included-protection amount, not an eligibility ceiling; confirm sufficient protection and current availability before ordering.

    Published grading subtotal
    $599.50
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $639.50
    All-in cost per card
    $63.95
    $59.95 per card1 card minimum45 business days from intakePrice checked

    Eligibility check: TAG's grading program has year, size, material, autograph, language and product exclusions. Authentication-only encapsulation is a separate service.

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  11. PSA

    Standard

    Return or vault routeAvailable direct one-card tier with PSA research and selling tools

    Includes front and back imaging. The shorter estimate applies to new orders from October 28 at 8 a.m. Pacific; existing orders keep their submission terms. Value reopened October 29; Value Bulk is not yet reopened.

    Published grading subtotal
    $599.90
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $639.90
    All-in cost per card
    $63.99
    $59.99 per card1 card minimumMaximum declared value $1,000.0070 to 80 business daysPrice checked

    Eligibility check: Confirm exact issue, value, and final destination in the submission form.

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  12. PSA through Fanatics Collect

    Partner grading, starting price

    Vault routeA partner submission route with tiered PSA pricing

    Fanatics Collect lists PSA grading starting at $59.99 per card with tiered pricing, autograph grades included, and no submission-volume minimum. The exact service, value limit, custody, destination, and total cost depend on the live route.

    Published grading subtotal
    $599.90
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $639.90
    All-in cost per card
    $63.99
    $59.99 per card1 card minimumVerify the selected tier in the current submission flowPrice checked

    Eligibility check: Confirm the exact card, service tier, value limit, final destination, shipping, and withdrawal terms before sending a card.

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  13. SGC through Fanatics Collect

    Partner card grading

    Vault routePartner pricing for one or more eligible sports cards

    Fanatics Collect lists SGC grading at $60 per card, autograph grades included, with no submission-volume minimum. This differs from SGC's direct Standard service. Verify value limits, eligibility, custody, vault, selling, withdrawal, and shipping terms in the live flow.

    Published grading subtotal
    $600.00
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $640.00
    All-in cost per card
    $64.00
    $60.00 per card1 card minimumVerify inside the current submission flowPrice checked

    Eligibility check: Confirm the exact card type, declared-value limit, and route terms before sending it. The reviewed page no longer lists the previous separate sports and TCG prices.

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  14. PSA

    Priority

    Return or vault routePremium service with broad collector familiarity and connected research tools

    Includes front and back imaging and a fitted sleeve. The shorter estimate applies to new orders from October 28 at 8 a.m. Pacific; existing orders retain their original submission terms.

    Published grading subtotal
    $799.90
    Outbound shipping
    $15.00
    Return shipping
    $15.00
    Insurance and supplies
    $10.00
    Membership or handling
    $0.00
    All-in order total
    $839.90
    All-in cost per card
    $83.99
    $79.99 per card1 card minimumMaximum declared value $1,500.0050 to 60 business daysPrice checked

    Eligibility check: Vintage, modern, and trading card game cards are supported. Confirm the exact issue and service level before shipping.

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4 more published routes do not fit yet
  • Advanced Grading, Gold

    Add 490 more cards to meet the published 500-card minimum.

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  • Advanced Grading, Silver

    Add 240 more cards to meet the published 250-card minimum.

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  • Advanced Grading, Basic

    Add 40 more cards to meet the published 50-card minimum.

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  • CGC, Bulk Economy

    Add 15 more cards to meet the published 25-card minimum.

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What each grading company does well

Price is one part of the decision. These positive summaries come from each company's published services and tools.

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PSA

PSA connects grading with population data, certification records, optional vault storage and eBay selling. Compare the available tier with the exact card and your intended destination; brand familiarity alone does not establish a resale premium.

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CGC

CGC gives collectors two appealing paths. Direct tiers work well for individual and bulk submissions, while Fanatics Collect currently publishes a lower-cost CGC Cards grading route with no submission limit.

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SGC

SGC's detailed condition scale can help collectors research older cards across a wide range of grades. Its September 2026 price change makes a fresh total-cost comparison important before submitting.

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TAG

TAG stands out for its visual grading experience. Eligible modern cards receive detailed imaging and a DIG report that can make the assigned grade easier to understand and share.

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Arena Club

Arena Club is a convenient choice for collectors who want grading, storage, collection management, and selling tools in one place. Its flat-rate Grade and Vault option creates a simple path from raw card to marketplace-ready inventory.

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Advanced Grading

Advanced Grading offers great value for the price when you have enough cards for a bulk submission. Its published rates improve with order size, and the process combines multi-angle imaging and AI-assisted analysis with human quality control.

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Every dollar in the estimate has a visible source

The published grading subtotal equals the reviewed price per card multiplied by your card count. The all-in order total adds the four expense lines you enter. All-in cost per card divides that total by the quantity.

Published input
Reviewed price per card and any published order or value boundary
Your inputs
Quantity, card value, two shipping lines, insurance and supplies, plus optional membership or handling
Not included
Taxes, upcharges, optional add-ons, marketplace fees, vault withdrawals, and any amount you leave out
Not predicted
Assigned grade, turnaround, resale value, buyer demand, or profit
Review date
. Next review due .

Official pricing sources

Prices and terms can change. Open the official page before creating a submission.

  1. 01PSA October 28 reopening announcementValue opening October 29; shorter Standard and Priority estimates for new orders from October 28; existing orders and Value Bulk distinguished.
  2. 02Arena Club submission optionsSubmission-page $15 vault and return prices, modern-card estimate and retrieval charge; vault price conflicts with $14 on the pricing page.
  3. 03PSA grading servicesService levels, pricing, value limits, and turnaround estimates.
  4. 04CGC Cards services and feesDirect tiers, prices, minimums and estimates; Economy $1,000 maximum FMV versus Bulk Economy $500, checked October 30, 2026.
  5. 05Fanatics Collect gradingCurrent CGC Cards, SGC, and PSA partner pricing, submission-volume terms, and live grading workflow.
  6. 06SGC services and pricingDirect schedule last verified October 19, 2026; October 30 access returned an unreadable shell or security block. Review date retained.
  7. 07SGC return shipping feesReturn-shipping schedules and insured-value surcharges last verified October 19; October 30 access was blocked.
  8. 08TAG grading servicesCurrent service availability and grading-program eligibility.
  9. 09Arena Club pricingGrade and Vault, Grade and Return, marketplace, and retrieval fees.
  10. 10Advanced Grading pricingBasic, Silver, and Gold volume-tier pricing and published terms.

Sports card grading cost questions

How much does sports card grading cost in 2026?

Last complete pricing review: October 19, 2026; verified non-SGC routes were updated October 30. Published examples range from $9.00 for a qualifying 500-card Advanced Grading order to $79.99 for PSA Priority. Each row shows its review date. Shipping, insurance, supplies, memberships, handling, add-ons, and marketplace fees can increase the total.

What is the cheapest card grading company in this comparison?

Advanced Grading published the lowest per-card rate in this snapshot at $9.00, but that Gold tier required 500 cards. Fanatics Collect published $11.00 CGC grading with no submission-volume minimum. Confirm card eligibility, custody, vault, selling, and withdrawal terms in the current submission flow. The best value depends on order size, card eligibility, and what you want to do with the finished card.

How much does it cost to get one card graded?

Direct one-card snapshots include $50.00 SGC Standard, $15 Arena Club Grade and Return, $20 CGC Economy, $39.99 PSA Value, $59.99 PSA Standard, and $79.99 PSA Priority. Fanatics Collect lists $11.00 CGC grading, $60.00 SGC grading, and PSA starting at $59.99, without submission-volume minimums. SGC direct remains dated October 19, 2026; other displayed routes were checked October 30. Add all shipping and route costs.

Can I use PSA Value pricing in this calculator?

October 30 review: PSA Value reopened at $39.99; new Standard and Priority estimates are 70–80 and 50–60 business days. TAG Value is $29.95 with a 10-card minimum. Arena Club's submission page says $15 for Grade and Vault while its pricing page says $14; this comparison uses $15 pending the final quote. SGC direct pricing retains its October 19 review because its pages could not be read during today's check. Each row shows its own review date; verify the complete quote before paying.

Does this calculator include shipping and insurance?

Yes. You can enter outbound shipping, return shipping, insurance and supplies, plus optional membership or handling costs as separate order-level amounts. The calculator adds them to the published grading subtotal. It does not estimate taxes, upcharges, add-ons, vault withdrawals, or selling fees.

Which TAG services are included in the cost results?

The October 30, 2026 live submission screen lists Value at $29.95 with ten cards, Base at $39.95 with five, and Standard at $59.95 with one. All three are included. TAG’s included protection is $250, $500 and $1,000 respectively, not a maximum eligible card value; confirm sufficient protection and product eligibility. Standard adds the 1,000-point score.

Does a lower grading cost mean a card will be worth more?

No. A lower fee reduces submission cost, but it does not predict the assigned grade, buyer demand, resale value, or profit. Compare recent sold prices for the exact card and grade before submitting.