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TAG grading cost

From TAG’s help-center article (last updated 2026-04-02). Checked 2026-04-02. Official page.

Cheapest live tier: Basic at $22 per card, 45–60 business days, cards up to $300. To break even there, grading has to add at least $22 to what the card sells for, before shipping.
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TierFee / cardMax valueTurnaround
Basic$22$30045–60 business days
Standard$39$50030 business days
Express$59$1,00015 business days
Priority$149$2,5005 business days
Walkthrough$299$5,0002–3 business days

Questions

How much does TAG grading cost?

As published on 2026-04-02, the cheapest tier currently offered is Basic at $22 per card (45–60 business days; cards up to $300). Faster tiers and higher value caps cost more, up to $299 for Walkthrough. Shipping and insurance are extra.

What is the cheapest TAG tier right now?

Basic, $22 per card, as of 2026-04-02. TAG’s tiers are set by insured value. Its Regular tiers have been waitlisted at times in 2026; check availability.

How long does TAG grading take?

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

What is the highest card value TAG accepts?

$5,000 per card on the published tiers; higher values need a quote.

Is grading with TAG 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 TAG’s published lines first.

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