CGC Grading Price Guide: Current Values & Sales

CGC Cards prices grading by tier, and each tier pairs a per-card fee with a declared-value limit. Cheaper tiers suit lower-value cards, and the fee climbs as the declared value and the service level go up. CGC raised its prices in early 2026, so older articles and videos may quote numbers that are out of date.

The fees below come from CGC Cards' grading services page, with the pre-increase prices from news coverage. Fees change, so check the current fee schedule before you submit. Figures were checked Oct 12, 2026.

The Economy tier is the entry point at $20 each per card, according to CGC Cards. It accepts cards up to a stated declared value. Bulk submissions carry a lower rate but require a minimum number of cards.

CGC's grading fee covers the grading itself. Shipping, insurance, and supplies are separate costs.

Declared value is the worth you assign to a card when you submit it. It determines which tier you may use. A card valued above a tier's limit must go to a higher tier.

The Unlimited Value tier has no declared value cap. The listing adds a charge based on the card's fair market value on top of the per-card fee, so the final cost depends on the card.

CGC raised several tiers on January 6, 2026. Here are the earlier prices for comparison.

Compare these with the current tiers above. If you are reading a review or forum thread from 2025, it likely uses the earlier schedule.

• Tier. Declared value and speed set the per-card fee.
• Bulk minimums. The Bulk tier needs a minimum card count, which suits collectors with a large batch.
• Declared value. An accurate declared value keeps you in the right tier.
• Shipping and insurance. The higher the value of the shipment, the more coverage you need.
• Supplies. Sleeves, holders, and packing materials add to the bill.

CGC, PSA, and Beckett each publish their own tiers and limits. Prices are only one factor. Turnaround time, resale demand for each grader's slabs, and holder style also matter to many collectors. Look at recent sold listings for the same card in different graders' slabs before deciding.

Check the current fee schedule on the CGC Cards site on the day you submit. Declare an accurate value, since it decides which tier you can use. Photograph your cards and pack them in a sturdy box with insured shipping. Keep your order confirmation and tracking number.

CGC raised its fees on January 6, 2026, and the change shows up tier by tier. Standard went from $45 each to $55 each, Express went from $85 each to $100 each, and WalkThrough went from $275 each to $300 each. For a submission of a dozen cards, that difference adds up, so recheck any budget you drew up from older numbers.

Start with the declared value of the most valuable card in the order. If the card fits within the Economy limit, that tier has the lowest fee on this page. Cards worth more than the Economy limit need Standard or above, and cards above the Express limit need WalkThrough or Unlimited Value. If you are sending 25 or more low-value cards, the Bulk tier is worth a look.

Splitting an order across tiers is common. A few high-value cards can go on a higher tier while the rest stay on a cheaper one, so the premium rate applies only where the declared value requires it.

A per-card fee is the largest line, but it is not the only one. Shipping to CGC and back, with insurance matched to the declared value, can add a meaningful amount, especially for a small order where the shipping cost is spread over few cards. Sleeves, top loaders, and packing material are small expenses that add up on a large batch.

Time has a cost as well. Tiers with faster service charge more, and CGC's current turnaround estimates are posted on its site. If you are not in a hurry, a slower tier saves money per card. If you plan to sell the cards, factor in how long they will be out of your hands before you can list them.

Before you submit, open the CGC Cards fee schedule and confirm three things: the per-card fee for your tier, the declared-value limit for that tier, and any minimum card count. Save a copy of the page or take a screenshot with the date, so you have a record if the schedule changes while your order is in transit.