Turnaround Tracker
Live wait times for major grading authenticators based on 1,200+ active submissions.
Current as of September 8, 2026 — View full pricing snapshot
PSA Value Tiers Paused — 11.85M Card Backlog
PSA suspended Value Bulk, Value, Value Plus, and Value Max on June 2, 2026. Backlog was 12.4M on July 28, then 11.85M by August 21. Regular turnaround extended to 70-80 business days. Cheapest PSA tier: Regular at $79.99. No reopening date for Value tiers. Read the August update → Full pricing snapshot →
SGC Raised Standard Price from $15 to $50 — September 2, 2026
SGC's entry-level Standard tier jumped 233% from $15 to $50 per card. The budget alternative to PSA is no longer budget-friendly. SGC cited "rapidly increasing demand and continued expansion of estimated turnaround times." See all SGC tiers →
BGS Base & Standard Paused — Expected Reopen September 15
Beckett paused Base and Standard on August 5, 2026, citing 102% YoY growth and 159% TCG growth. Express ($79.95, 15 business days) and Priority ($124.95, 5 business days) remain active. Read more →
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Why track turnaround?
In the card market, Time is Money. With PSA Regular at 70-80 business days, SGC at $50/card, and BGS Base/Standard paused, your profit on a rookie flip could vanish due to market decay. Use this live data to choose the authenticator that protects your timeline — and pre-grade with AI first to avoid wasting $50-$80 on a card that won't grade well.
Full Pricing Snapshot — September 2026
Every active and paused tier from PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC, and TAG with prices, turnaround times, and max declared values — verified directly from each company's official website.
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