CGC Grading Times
How long does CGC take right now?
As of October 17, 2026, CGC's posted turnaround for its open service levels ranges from 2 to 150 working days: Bulk (up to $500) $17, 150 working days; Economy (up to $1,000) $20, 90 working days; Standard (up to $3,000) $55, 10 working days; Express (up to $10,000) $100, 5 working days; WalkThrough (up to $100,000) $300, 2 working days; Unlimited Value $300, 2 working days.
Data updated . Source: CGC pricing.
CGC tiers: posted vs actual turnaround
CGC Cards · Source: https://www.cgccards.com/services/ · Tiers, fees and posted turnaround fetched from public services page.
| Tier | Max value | Price / card | Posted estimate | Actual (reported, calendar days) | est actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Active All cards (25-card min) | $500 | $17 | 150 wd | no reports yet | |
| Economy Active All cards | $1,000 | $20 | 90 wd | no reports yet | |
| Standard Active All cards | $3,000 | $55 | 10 wd | no reports yet | |
| Express Active All cards | $10,000 | $100 | 5 wd | no reports yet | |
| WalkThrough Active All cards | $100,000 | $300 | 2 wd | no reports yet | |
| Unlimited Value Active All cards | — | $300 ($300 + 1% FMV) | 2 wd | no reports yet |
Posted estimates are CGC's own figures, in working days (wd). Units by grader: PSA, BGS and SGC quote business days; CGC quotes working days. Actual = average from submitted orders, submitted → complete. Community = approved community-sourced reports from public Reddit/X posts (submitted → received by grader), counted separately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does CGC take right now?
As of October 17, 2026, CGC's posted turnaround for its open service levels ranges from 2 to 150 working days: Bulk (up to $500) $17, 150 working days; Economy (up to $1,000) $20, 90 working days; Standard (up to $3,000) $55, 10 working days; Express (up to $10,000) $100, 5 working days; WalkThrough (up to $100,000) $300, 2 working days; Unlimited Value $300, 2 working days.
How much does CGC grading cost?
CGC's open service levels and per-card prices (verified October 17, 2026): Bulk (up to $500): $17; Economy (up to $1,000): $20; Standard (up to $3,000): $55; Express (up to $10,000): $100; WalkThrough (up to $100,000): $300; Unlimited Value: $300 $300 + 1% FMV. The cheapest open tier is Bulk at $17 per card (minimum 25 cards).
What is the fastest CGC service?
WalkThrough (up to $100,000), with a posted turnaround of 2 working days at $300 per card.
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.
Are these posted or actual turnaround times?
Both, kept separate. Posted estimates come from CGC's own pricing page (https://www.cgccards.com/services/). Actual times are averaged from orders collectors log on GradingTimes (submitted to complete, calendar days); community figures come from public Reddit/X posts and are shown separately.
Data last updated .