Card grading cost calculator: what will it cost, and does it fit your budget?
Working out the cost of grading Feraligatr [Holo] #160 2001 Topps Johto. Enter your budget, choose PSA, CGC, BGS, SGC or TAG and how many cards you want graded. The calculator adds grading fees, shipping both ways, import VAT and supplies, tells you if you're within budget, and how many cards your budget covers.
Grading budget calculator
Enter your budget, choose a grading company and how many cards you want graded. You'll see the total cost, whether it fits your budget, and how many cards your budget covers.
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Compare the grading companies
Cheapest open service level and fastest option for each company, per card, before shipping. Converted from US$ and £ at today's ECB rate.
| Company | Cheapest open tier | Turnaround | Fastest | Where you send cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA (United States)1 to 10, with half grades from 1.5 to 8.5 | €53.60Standard | 90–100 business days | Express20–30 business days · €177.79 | Post to the US |
| CGC Cards UK (London)1 to 10 in half grades, with Gem Mint 10 and Pristine 10 at the top | €16.72Bulk · min. 25 cards | 50 business days | Bulk50 business days · €16.72 | London |
| CGC (United States)1 to 10 in half grades, with Gem Mint 10 and Pristine 10 at the top | €15.19Bulk · min. 25 cards | 150 business days | WalkThrough2 business days · €268.02 | Post to the US |
| Beckett (United States)1 to 10 in half grades, with four subgrades (centering, corners, edges, surface) and a Black Label for perfect 10s | €16.04Base (with subgrades) | 75+ business days | Express15 business days · €71.43 | Post to the US |
| SGC (United States)1 to 10 in half grades, with Pristine 10 at the top | €44.67Standard | 40+ business days | Expedited2–3 business days · €134.01 | Post to the US |
| TAG (United States)1 to 10, plus a 1,000-point TAG Score from computer imaging on Standard tiers and above | €35.69Base · min. 5 cards | 60 business days | Premier3–5 business days · €267.98 | Post to the US |
Grading supplies: cheapest on eBay now
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Before grading
Needed to submit
Penny sleeves
A soft sleeve for every card before it goes in a holder.
CSP Premium Trading Card Sleeves Pack of 100 TCG Sports Soft Clear Penny Sleeve€2.39free shipping · ebay.com
Buy on ebay.com →All listings ↗Needed to submit
Semi-rigid holders (Card Saver I)
The holder most graders ask for. Card Saver I size fits a sleeved card.
MintKeeper - Semi Rigid Card Holders - Card Saver (25 Total) - Factory Sealed€3.81free shipping · ebay.co.uk
Buy on ebay.co.uk →All listings ↗Top loaders (35pt)
Rigid holders for posting and storing raw cards. Some graders accept them.
TOPLOADER TCG Guru Regular 3"x4" Size Single Standard Cards Magic Pokemon NEW€2.30incl. €1.20 shipping · ebay.com
Buy on ebay.com →All listings ↗Team bags
Resealable bags that keep a stack of holders together and dust-free.
Team Bags Resealable Sleeves 100 Bags for Toploader 86x142mm OVP 81130 - Neu€4.29incl. €1.80 shipping · ebay.de
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Centering tool
A clear overlay that shows how centred the borders are.
The Center Tool * Trading Cards * Trading Cards * Centering Tool * Grading Aid€3.31incl. €1.30 shipping · ebay.co.uk
Buy on ebay.co.uk →All listings ↗Jeweller's loupe
Magnifies corners, edges and the surface so you spot flaws before the grader does.
4sizes Triplet Jeweler Eye Loupe Magnifier Magnifying Glass Jewelry Diamond+Box€5.50incl. €3.13 shipping · ebay.com
Buy on ebay.com →All listings ↗Needed to submit
Padded mailers
Bubble mailers for posting cards. Pack them inside a small box for grading.
Bubble Mailers TCG Sports Trading Cards 4X8 Poly Padded Envelopes 4" x 8" #000€21.57incl. €19.67 shipping · ebay.co.uk
Buy on ebay.co.uk →All listings ↗After grading
Graded card sleeves
Resealable sleeves that stop slabs getting scratched.
Sleeves für PSA Grading Graded Pokemon Card ☆ Schutzhüllen 10 Stück€3.99free shipping · ebay.de
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Graded card storage box
A box that holds slabs upright and protected.
Storage Case Flip Graded Cards Slab Box Holder for Pokemon Topps Panini Cards€13.73incl. €2.83 shipping · ebay.co.uk
Buy on ebay.co.uk →All listings ↗Slab display stand
Shows off a graded card on a shelf.
30 Pack Clear Card Stands, Arcylic Card Display for Sports Graded€8.47incl. €3.56 shipping · ebay.com
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