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Grading Queue Manager
Plan your next grading submission. Add cards, estimate expected grades, compare costs across PSA, BGS, CGC, and SGC, and track cards through the submission process.
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Grading Cost Reference
| Company | Cost/Card | Turnaround | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | $50 | 4-6 months | Highest resale value, most recognized |
| BGS | $35 | 3-5 months | Sub-grades, modern cards, Pristine 10 |
| CGC | $30 | 2-4 months | Budget option, inner sleeve, growing market |
| SGC | $30 | 1-3 months | Fastest turnaround, vintage cards, tuxedo slab |
Grading Submission Tips
Minimum Value Threshold
Only grade cards worth $30+ raw. Below that, grading fees eat most of the value increase.
Batch for Savings
Most companies offer bulk discounts at 10+ cards. Save up cards and submit together.
Clean Before Submitting
Use a microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints and dust. Clean cards grade higher.
Use Card Savers
Ship in Card Saver 1 semi-rigids (not top loaders). PSA specifically requests this format.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the grading queue work?▾
Add cards you want to grade, set your expected grade and preferred grading company, and the queue calculates total cost, estimated value increase, and ROI for each card. Move cards between Queue (planning), Submitted (sent out), and Returned (graded back). All data saves locally in your browser.
How are grading costs calculated?▾
Costs are based on current published rates: PSA Regular ($50/card), PSA Economy ($25/card), BGS Standard ($35/card), CGC Standard ($30/card), and SGC Regular ($30/card). Actual costs vary by declared value and service level. These are estimates for planning purposes.
How is expected value increase estimated?▾
Value increase is estimated by comparing the raw value you enter against a multiplier for the expected grade. A PSA 10 typically commands 3-8x raw value, PSA 9 is 1.5-3x, PSA 8 is 0.8-1.5x. Lower grades may actually decrease value since you also pay the grading fee. The tool flags cards where grading may not be profitable.
When should I NOT submit a card for grading?▾
Avoid grading cards worth less than $20 raw (fees eat your margin), cards with obvious surface damage (likely grade 6 or below), and cards from junk wax era base sets (graded commons rarely sell for more than raw + grading fee). Focus grading budget on rookie cards, star players, and cards in visibly excellent condition.