How much does SGC grading cost per card?

As of October 2026, SGC pricing is declared-value banded: $50.00 (Standard ($1,500), 40-50 business days), $85.00 (Standard ($3,500), 40-50 business days), $150.00 (Expedited ($3,500), 2-3 business days), $250.00 (Expedited ($7,500), 2-3 business days), $500.00 (Expedited ($20,000), 2-3 business days), $1,000.00 (Expedited ($50,000), 2-3 business days), $2,000.00 (Expedited ($100,000), 2-3 business days), $3,750.00 (Expedited ($100,000+), 2-3 business days) per card. Standard service runs 40-50 business days; Expedited is 2-3 business days at every value band.

Why did SGC prices go up in 2026?

SGC raised its entry Standard tier from $15 to $50 on September 2, 2026, narrowing its price advantage over PSA. The $50 Standard tier covers cards up to $1,500 declared value; the $85 tier covers up to $3,500.

How do SGC declared-value bands work?

You pay for the lowest band that covers your card's expected graded value: $50 up to $1,500, $85 up to $3,500 (Standard speed), then Expedited bands from $150 (up to $3,500) to $3,750 (over $100,000, plus $375 per $10k over).

Is SGC faster than PSA right now?

Yes — SGC Expedited turns around in 2-3 business days at every value band, and Standard is 40-50 business days. PSA's cheapest open tier (Standard, $59.99) quotes 90-100 business days.

Is SGC grading worth it?

SGC slabs carry strong vintage and TCG credibility, and tuxedo-styled holders display well. For maximum sports-card resale value PSA 10 still leads, but SGC often wins on turnaround-per-dollar — compare against the break-even math below.

How do I calculate my total SGC submission cost?

Multiply the band price by your card count, add shipping both ways (~$15-50), private insurance when shipping to SGC, and ~$0.50-2 per card in sleeves and Card Savers. The calculator above picks the right value band automatically.

Updated October 2026

SGC Grading Cost Calculator

SGC prices by declared-value band — pulled live from our pricing database. Enter your card's value and we pick the right tier automatically.

Short Answer

SGC grading costs $50.00–$3,750.00 per card based on declared value and speed. Cheapest open tier: $50.00 Standard ($1,500) (40-50 business days). Fastest: Expedited ($100,000+) at $3,750.00 + $375/$10k (2-3 business days). All 8 SGC tiers are currently open. Add ~$15–50 for shipping and insurance.

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SGC Fees Explained (October 2026)

SGC prices by declared-value band rather than flat service tiers — you pay for the lowest band that covers your card's graded value, then choose Standard (40-50 business days) or Expedited (2-3 business days). The table below is read live from our maintained pricing database, which also powers our State of Card Submission report.

Tier	Per Card	Turnaround	Max Declared Value	Status
Standard ($1,500)	$50.00	40-50 business days	Up to $1,500	Open
Standard ($3,500)	$85.00	40-50 business days	Up to $3,500	Open
Expedited ($3,500)	$150.00	2-3 business days	Up to $3,500	Open
Expedited ($7,500)	$250.00	2-3 business days	Up to $7,500	Open
Expedited ($20,000)	$500.00	2-3 business days	Up to $20,000	Open
Expedited ($50,000)	$1,000.00	2-3 business days	Up to $50,000	Open
Expedited ($100,000)	$2,000.00	2-3 business days	Up to $100,000	Open
Expedited ($100,000+)	$3,750.00 + $375/$10k	2-3 business days	Unlimited	Open

Expedited ($100,000+) adds $375 per additional $10k of declared value. Standard was raised from $15 to $50 on September 2, 2026.

Shipping and Insurance

You pay to ship cards to SGC and for return shipping/insurance. Budget $15-30 for economy submissions and $50+ for high-value packages. Private insurance when shipping to SGC runs roughly $1-3 per $100 of declared value.

When to Choose SGC

Vintage sports cards — SGC's tuxedo slabs have a loyal vintage following.
Speed matters — Expedited (2-3 days) beats every open PSA tier under $199.
Value over $1,500 — the $85 Standard ($3,500) band is competitive for mid-value cards.
TCG crossover — SGC grades Pokémon and TCG cards with growing market acceptance.

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