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ACE grading cost

Read from ACE’s pricing page (GBP), converted at 1 GBP = 1.337 USD on 2026-09-20. Checked 2026-09-20. Official page. ACE prices in GBP; USD figures are converted and approximate.

Cheapest live tier: Basic at $24.07 per card, 30 business days. To break even there, grading has to add at least $24.07 to what the card sells for, before shipping.
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TierFee / cardMax valueTurnaround
Core (members) (not currently offered)$16.04no cap published75 business daysAceSelect members only.
Value (members) (not currently offered)$20.06no cap published60 business daysAceSelect members only.
Basic$24.07no cap published30 business days
Standard$33.42no cap published15 business days
Premier$42.78no cap published10 business days
Ultra$80.22no cap published5 business days
Luxury$160.44no cap published2 business days

Questions

How much does ACE grading cost?

As published on 2026-09-20, the cheapest tier currently offered is Basic at $24.07 per card (30 business days; cards up to no published cap). Faster tiers and higher value caps cost more, up to $160.44 for Luxury. Shipping and insurance are extra.

What is the cheapest ACE tier right now?

Basic, $24.07 per card, as of 2026-09-20. ACE is UK-based; shipping is not included and declared values above about $1,000 may add an insurance fee.

How long does ACE grading take?

ACE’s published estimates run from 2 to 30 business days depending on the tier, before shipping each way.

What is the highest card value ACE accepts?

ACE publishes no value cap on its current tiers.

Is grading with ACE worth it?

Only when the expected sale price after grading beats the raw price by more than the fee. The free calculator runs that for your card’s prices, and the app checks its centering against ACE’s published lines first.

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