PSA vs CGC vs SGC vs BGS vs TAG
Which grader is fastest and cheapest right now?
As of October 18, 2026: PSA's cheapest open tier is Standard at $59.99 (posted 90–100 business days); CGC's cheapest open tier is Bulk at $17 (posted 150 working days); SGC's cheapest open tier is Standard at $50 (posted 40+ business days); BGS's cheapest open tier is Express at $79.95 (posted 15 business days); TAG's cheapest open tier is Base at $39.95 (turnaround not published).
| Grader | Cheapest open tier | Fastest open tier | Service levels | Actual (logged orders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Professional Sports Authenticator | Standard $59.99 · 90–100 business days | Premier $599 · 7–10 business days | 5 open, 4 paused | 117 d n=13 |
| CGC CGC Cards | Bulk $17 · 150 working days | WalkThrough $300 · 2 working days | 6 open | no reports yet |
| SGC Sportscard Guaranty | Standard $50 · 40+ business days | Expedited $150 · 2–3 business days | 8 open | no reports yet |
| BGS Beckett Grading Services | Express $79.95 · 15 business days | Express $79.95 · 15 business days | 1 open, 4 sold out | no reports yet |
| TAG TAG Grading | Base $39.95 · turnaround not published | — | 5 open | no reports yet |
Posted figures are each grader's own estimates (PSA, BGS, SGC: business days; CGC: working days; TAG doesn't publish days in the source we track). Actual = calendar days, submitted → complete. Full tier lists: price comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Which card grading company is fastest right now?
By posted turnaround of the fastest open tier: CGC WalkThrough 2 working days ($300); SGC Expedited 2–3 business days ($150); PSA Premier 7–10 business days ($599); BGS Express 15 business days ($79.95). Among the cheapest open tiers: BGS Express 15 business days; SGC Standard 40+ business days; PSA Standard 90–100 business days; CGC Bulk 150 working days. Units differ: PSA, BGS and SGC quote business days, CGC working days.
Which card grading company is cheapest?
CGC Bulk $17 (min 25 cards); TAG Base $39.95; SGC Standard $50; PSA Standard $59.99; BGS Express $79.95. Prices are per card for the cheapest currently open tier.
Is the PSA Value tier available?
No. PSA has temporarily paused its Value services (Value (1980-Present), Value Bulk 65 (1980+), Value Max 20, TCG Bulk 65). Existing orders keep processing, but new Value submissions aren't currently offered. The cheapest open PSA tier is Standard at $59.99 per card (posted 90–100 business days).
Is CGC faster than PSA?
CGC's cheapest open tier (Bulk, $17) posts 150 working days; PSA's cheapest open tier (Standard, $59.99) posts 90–100 business days. Fastest: CGC WalkThrough 2 working days ($300) vs PSA Premier 7–10 business days ($599). Note that PSA, BGS and SGC quote business days while CGC quotes working days; real calendar time is longer.
Is CGC faster than PSA?
CGC's cheapest open tier (Bulk, $17) posts 150 working days; PSA's cheapest open tier (Standard, $59.99) posts 90–100 business days. Note that PSA, BGS and SGC quote business days while CGC quotes working days; real calendar time is longer.
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