Full cost breakdown: service fee + shipping + insurance, and whether grading pays off for your card.
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Break-even = raw value + all-in cost (fee, shipping, insurance). To double your total money, the graded sale must reach 2 × (raw value + all-in cost). Fees are from published price lists checked in August 2026 — always re-check before submitting.
Rule of thumb: the graded price should be at least 2-3x the raw price to absorb fees, shipping and the risk of a low grade. Below ~$50 raw value, standard grading rarely pays off.
Nobody knows before grading. Check corners, edges, surface and centering under good light; visible wear usually caps the grade. A Gem 10 premium over raw value is never guaranteed.
From ~5 business days at priority tiers (BGS) to 75+ business days at base tiers, depending on company and demand. Turnaround times change frequently — the published tables are estimates, not guarantees.
PSA: Grading Services Update (February 2026) — Regular at $79.99; value/bulk tiers paused. Current services page.
CGC Cards: published services & fees table: Bulk $17 (min 25 cards), Economy $20, Standard $55.
Beckett (BGS): published grading price table: Base $14.95, Standard $34.95, Express $79.95, Priority $124.95; some tiers may be sold out.
Shipping, insurance, customs: entered by you; they vary by country and declared value. This calculator does not know resale prices and does not predict grades.
Estimates only; not affiliated with PSA, CGC, Beckett or The Pokémon Company. See the terms of use.