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PSA from the UK: direct or through a dealer

Compare responsibility, currency and shipping when planning a PSA submission from the UK.

By the Trading Card Preservation team · Checked 2026-10-25

Grading prices and turnaround times change often. Use the individual source dates shown with the service figures; check the current price before you submit.
This isn't financial advice. A grade doesn't guarantee a resale price, and grading fees and postage can cost more than a card is worth.

Direct and intermediary routes have different bills

Direct submission UK intermediary
You arrange the submission and international journey Check what the intermediary handles
PSA fees are published in US dollars Obtain the intermediary's own current quote
Confirm shipping and handling separately Check inclusions, exclusions and responsibility

We have not verified a current UK dealer fee schedule for this release, so dealer prices are not included in the calculator. Do not compare an old all-inclusive dealer quote with a current grading-only fee.

What the checked PSA page says

On 25 October 2026, PSA's grading page showed Value services paused and listed Standard through Premier among the available priced tiers. Published limits are in US dollars. The comparer keeps these in USD; your bank's exchange rate applies.

Turnaround ranges are estimates. PSA cautions that they can change; grading time is not the same thing as door-to-door time from the UK. Allow separately for transport and processing around the grading stage.

Before you choose a dealer

Confirm current authorisation with the grading company, who holds the cards, what tracking you receive, the insurance terms, how additional charges are approved and who handles a problem in transit. Get the current terms in writing for your own records.

For direct packing, use PSA's live shipping guide, not general advice from a holder shop.

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