TAG Grading Cost Calculator
Exact TAG fees — pulled live from our pricing database — plus shipping, insurance, and the break-even sale price your card must hit.
TAG grading costs $149.00–$299.00 per card right now — cheapest open tier: $149.00 Priority (5 business days); fastest: Walkthrough at $299.00 (2-3 business days). 3 lower tiers (Basic/Standard/Express) are currently paused. Add ~$15–50 for shipping and insurance.
Calculate Your TAG Cost
Auto-selects the cheapest open tier covering this declared value.
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Break-Even Sale Price
To profit, your graded card should sell for at least 3x total cost.
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TAG Fees Explained (October 2026)
TAG (Transparent Authentic Grading) currently accepts submissions only at its two premium tiers — the economy tiers are paused to manage capacity. The table below is read live from our maintained pricing database, which also powers our State of Card Submission report — it updates automatically if tiers reopen.
| Tier | Per Card | Turnaround | Max Declared Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $22.00 | 45+ business days | Up to $300 | Paused |
| Standard | $39.00 | 30 business days | Up to $500 | Paused |
| Express | $59.00 | 15 business days | Up to $1,000 | Paused |
| Priority | $149.00 | 5 business days | Up to $2,500 | Open |
| Walkthrough | $299.00 | 2-3 business days | Up to $5,000 | Open |
Paused rows are shown for reference — they return automatically when TAG reopens them.
What Makes TAG Different
TAG grades on a 1,000-point precision scale and produces a fully digital grading report showing every detected defect with imaging — no subjective hand-grading flip. Collectors choose TAG for transparency and its growing TCG resale niche.
When to Choose TAG
- You want the digital defect report — exact reasoning behind every grade.
- You're grading modern TCG chases where TAG's collector base is growing.
- You need speed at high value — Walkthrough covers $5,000 cards in 2-3 days for $299.
For pure resale ROI, compare against the open tiers at PSA ($59.99 Standard), SGC ($50 Standard), and CGC ($17 Bulk) in our all-grader cost calculator.
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