The lowest per-card fee each service currently offers, ranked. Fees are as published on the date shown, before shipping and insurance.
| # | Service · tier | Fee / card | Max value | Turnaround | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CGC Cards · Bulk (min 25 cards) | $17 | $500 | 150 business days | 2026-10-28 |
| 2 | ACE · Basic | ~$23.92 (£18) | no value cap | 30 business days | 2026-10-28 |
| 3 | TAG · Value (min 10 cards) | $29.95 | no value cap | 90 business days | 2026-10-28 |
| 4 | SGC · Standard (≤$1,500) | $50 | $1,500 | 40+ business days | 2026-09-17 |
| 5 | PSA · Standard | $59.99 | $1,000 | 70–80 business days | 2026-11-02 |
| 6 | Beckett (BGS) · Express | $79.95 | no value cap | 15 business days | 2026-10-15 |
For a single card (no minimum order): CGC Economy $20 · ACE Basic ~$23.92 (£18) · SGC Standard (≤$1,500) $50 · TAG Standard $59.95 · PSA Standard $59.99 · BGS Express $79.95.
On the dates checked, CGC Cards (Bulk, minimum 25 cards), at $17 per card. ACE is next at ~$23.92 (£18). For a single card, the cheapest is CGC Economy at $20. Fees change often; each row shows when it was read.
Not by itself. Each company’s top grade sells for a different price, value caps differ, and so does turnaround. SlabbyPrep compares the expected value after each service’s fee, which is the number that matters.
Number 5 of 6: PSA’s cheapest open tier is Standard at $59.99 per card for cards up to $1,000, as published on 2026-11-02. See the PSA page for every tier.
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