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SGC grading cost

Read from SGC’s Services and Pricing table (standard-size raw cards), rendered in a browser. Checked 2026-09-21. Official page.

Cheapest live tier: Standard (≤$1,500) at $50 per card, 40–60 business days, cards up to $1,500. To break even there, grading has to add at least $50 to what the card sells for, before shipping.
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TierFee / cardMax valueTurnaround
Standard (≤$1,500)$50$1,50040–60 business days
Standard (≤$3,500)$85$3,50040–60 business days
Expedited (≤$3,500)$150$3,5002–3 business days
Expedited (≤$7,500)$250$7,5002–3 business days
Expedited (≤$20,000)$500$20,0002–3 business days
Expedited (≤$50,000)$1,000$50,0002–3 business days
Expedited (≤$100,000)$2,000$100,0002–3 business days

Questions

How much does SGC grading cost?

As published on 2026-09-21, the cheapest tier currently offered is Standard (≤$1,500) at $50 per card (40–60 business days; cards up to $1,500). Faster tiers and higher value caps cost more, up to $2,000 for Expedited (≤$100,000). Shipping and insurance are extra.

What is the cheapest SGC tier right now?

Standard (≤$1,500), $50 per card, as of 2026-09-21. These are the figures on SGC’s live page on the date checked; several 2026 guides still quote a $15 standard tier, so re-check before submitting.

How long does SGC grading take?

SGC’s published estimates run from 2 to 60 business days depending on the tier, before shipping each way.

What is the highest card value SGC accepts?

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

Is grading with SGC 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 SGC’s published lines first.

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