Read from CGC Cards’ Services and Fees page. Checked 2026-09-20. Official page.
| Tier | Fee / card | Max value | Turnaround | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk | $17 | $500 | 150 business days | 25-card minimum. min 25 cards |
| Economy | $20 | $1,000 | 90 business days | |
| Standard | $55 | $3,000 | 10 business days | |
| Express | $100 | $10,000 | 5 business days | |
| WalkThrough | $300 | $100,000 | 2 business days | |
| Unlimited Value | $300 + 1% of value | no cap published | 2 business days | $300 plus 1% of fair market value. |
As published on 2026-09-20, the cheapest tier currently offered is Bulk at $17 per card (150 business days; cards up to $500). Faster tiers and higher value caps cost more, up to $300 for WalkThrough. Shipping and insurance are extra.
Bulk, $17 per card, as of 2026-09-20. CGC states turnaround in days on the page. Members save 10–20% on grading.
CGC’s published estimates run from 2 to 150 business days depending on the tier, before shipping each way.
$100,000 per card on the published tiers; higher values need a quote.
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 CGC’s published lines first.
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