Grading submission budget planner
Build a complete grading budget from the published fee plus the costs that simple comparisons leave out.
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.
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Budget the complete journey
Complete submission cost = published fee per card × card count + per-card extras + membership allocation + packing + outbound delivery + return delivery + other known charges. Keep GBP and USD submissions separate; this tool does not invent an exchange rate.
Use a quote, not a guess
Check the provider's current tier rules, declared-value limits, minimum quantities, postage, insurance, taxes and customs before paying. The planner organises figures you enter; it does not predict a grade, resale value or final invoice.
| Service | Fee per card | Stated turnaround | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Grading · Core | GBP 12 | 75 business days | Membership required. Value cap unconfirmed. AceSelect membership required. Value cap not stated on checked pricing page; confirm eligibility. Postage, membership and optional labels excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| Ace Grading · Value | GBP 14 | 60 business days | Membership required. Value cap unconfirmed. AceSelect membership required. Value cap not stated; confirm eligibility. Postage, membership and optional labels excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| Ace Grading · Basic | GBP 18 | 30 business days | Value cap unconfirmed. Value cap not stated on checked pricing page; confirm eligibility. Postage and optional labels excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| Ace Grading · Standard | GBP 22 | 15 business days | Value cap unconfirmed. Value cap not stated; confirm eligibility. Postage and optional labels excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| Ace Grading · Premier | GBP 28 | 10 business days | Value cap unconfirmed. Value cap not stated; confirm eligibility. Postage and optional labels excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| Ace Grading · Ultra | GBP 50 | 5 business days | Value cap unconfirmed. Value cap not stated; confirm eligibility. Postage and optional labels excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| Ace Grading · Luxury | GBP 100 | 2 business days | Value cap unconfirmed. Value cap not stated; confirm eligibility. Postage and optional labels excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| PSA · Standard | USD 59.99 | 90–100 business days | Value cap: USD 1000. Maximum insured value in USD. Your bank's exchange rate applies. International shipping, handling and other applicable charges excluded. Estimates are not delivery deadlines. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| PSA · Priority | USD 79.99 | 70–80 business days | Value cap: USD 1500. Maximum insured value in USD. Your bank's exchange rate applies. Shipping and handling excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| PSA · Express | USD 199 | 20–30 business days | Value cap: USD 2500. Maximum insured value in USD. Your bank's exchange rate applies. Shipping and handling excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| PSA · Super Express | USD 349 | 10–15 business days | Value cap: USD 5000. Maximum insured value in USD. Your bank's exchange rate applies. Shipping and handling excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| PSA · Premier | USD 599 | 7–10 business days | Value cap: USD 10000. Maximum insured value in USD. Your bank's exchange rate applies. Shipping and handling excluded. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| CGC Cards · Standard | GBP 54 | 50 working days | Value cap: GBP 2500. Published VAT-inclusive fee, no paid-member discount applied. Free Collector account required. Confirm outbound/return postage and service availability. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| CGC Cards · Express | GBP 96 | 50 working days | Value cap: GBP 8000. Published VAT-inclusive fee, no paid-member discount applied. Free Collector account required. Confirm outbound/return postage and service availability. | Official source Checked 2026-10-25 |