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CGC Cards grading cost

Read from CGC Cards’ Services and Fees page. Checked 2026-09-20. Official page.

Cheapest live tier: Bulk at $17 per card, 150 business days, cards up to $500. To break even there, grading has to add at least $17 to what the card sells for, before shipping.
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TierFee / cardMax valueTurnaround
Bulk$17$500150 business days25-card minimum. min 25 cards
Economy$20$1,00090 business days
Standard$55$3,00010 business days
Express$100$10,0005 business days
WalkThrough$300$100,0002 business days
Unlimited Value$300 + 1% of valueno cap published2 business days$300 plus 1% of fair market value.

Questions

How much does CGC grading cost?

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.

What is the cheapest CGC tier right now?

Bulk, $17 per card, as of 2026-09-20. CGC states turnaround in days on the page. Members save 10–20% on grading.

How long does CGC grading take?

CGC’s published estimates run from 2 to 150 business days depending on the tier, before shipping each way.

What is the highest card value CGC accepts?

$100,000 per card on the published tiers; higher values need a quote.

Is grading with CGC 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 CGC’s published lines first.

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