Grading
PSA is the largest and most respected third-party authentication and grading company in the world for trading cards and memorabilia.
Authentication is the process of verifying the originality or genuineness of a trading card. Grading is assessing the quality and condition of a trading card using PSA’s 10-point grading scale. Grading can only take place after a trading card has been deemed authentic.
Whether vintage, modern or TCG, PSA authenticates and grades cards throughout the hobby. Learn more about our grading process, insightful content and collecting resources below.
Pricing
Value Bulk
Collectors Club OnlyMax Insured Value: $500
Estimated Turnaround Time: 95 Business Days*
Details:
- 20-card minimum for each era (1980-present OR 1979-older)
- Sports and Non-Sports cards eligible (including TCG and Pop Culture)
- Includes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
- Exclusive to PSA Collectors Club members
Value
Max Insured Value: $500
Estimated Turnaround Time: 75 Business Days*
Details:
- Includes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Value Plus
Max Insured Value: $500
Estimated Turnaround Time: 45 Business Days*
Details:
- Includes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Value Max
Max Insured Value: $1,000
Estimated Turnaround Time: 35 Business Days*
Details:
- Includes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Regular
Max Insured Value: $1,500
Estimated Turnaround Time: 25 Business Days*
Details:
- Includes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
- Graded card will be returned inside a fitted sleeve protector
Express
Max Insured Value: $2,500
Estimated Turnaround Time: 15 Business Days*
Details:
- Includes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
- Graded card will be returned inside a fitted sleeve protector
- Includes Grader Notes that detail card defects and clarify the outcome
Benefits of PSA Grading
Established Standards
PSA has established recognized and respected universal grading standard for trading card collectors.
Learn MoreTrading Card PSA Price Guide
PSA has established a PSA-graded card price guide that has enhanced stability in the marketplace for both collectors and dealers alike.
Learn MoreSecurity
PSA encapsulates every trading card in a tamper-evident, sonically sealed case. These attractive, hard plastic cases provide protection from pressure and most damage.
Learn MoreSet Registry
PSA has a Set Registry for card collectors and the possibilities are virtually endless in terms of creating interesting and fun trading card sets.
Learn MoreTrading Card Authentication & Grading Process
Authentication
A series of PSA graders review your cards for authenticity. If genuine, PSA looks for evidence of doctoring, such as re-coloring or trimming.
Grading
If your cards pass authentication, PSA grades the condition of each card on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being best.
Encapsulation
PSA encapsulates each card in its own sonically sealed, tamper-evident case. The card's grade and certification number are displayed on the PSA LightHouseâ„¢ label.