PSA Grading Times
How long does PSA take right now?
As of October 18, 2026, PSA's posted turnaround for its open service levels ranges from 7 to 100 business days: Standard (up to $1,000) $59.99, 90–100 business days; Priority (up to $1,500) $79.99, 70–80 business days; Express (up to $2,500) $199, 20–30 business days; Super Express (up to $5,000) $349, 10–15 business days; Premier (up to $10,000) $599, 7–10 business days. Paused: Value (1980-Present), Value Bulk 65 (1980+), Value Max 20, TCG Bulk 65 (PSA has temporarily paused its Value services; existing orders keep processing). PSA's backlog was 8.2M cards as of October 6, 2026. Orders logged on GradingTimes average 117 calendar days from submission to completion (n=13).
Data updated . Source: PSA pricing.
PSA tiers: posted vs actual turnaround
PSA Value tiers paused. PSA has temporarily paused its Value services (Value, Value Bulk, Value Max, TCG Bulk 65). Existing orders keep processing; new Value submissions aren't currently offered.
Professional Sports Authenticator · Source: https://www.psacard.com/services/tradingcardgrading · Prices and posted turnaround verified from psacard.com on 2026-10-18. Value services temporarily paused by PSA. Standard tier launched 2026-09-14.
| Tier | Max value | Price / card | Posted estimate | Actual (reported, calendar days) | est actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Active Trading cards | $1,000 | $59.99 | 90–100 bd | no reports yet | |
| Priority Active Trading cards | $1,500 | $79.99 | 70–80 bd | no reports yet | |
| Express Active Trading cards | $2,500 | $199 | 20–30 bd | no reports yet | |
| Super Express Active Trading cards | $5,000 | $349 | 10–15 bd | no reports yet | |
| Premier Active Trading cards | $10,000 | $599 | 7–10 bd | no reports yet | |
| Value (1980-Present) Paused Trading cards 1980+ | — | paused by PSA; no current price listed | 100 bd | 105 d (n=1) | |
| Value Bulk 65 (1980+) Paused Trading cards 1980+ | — | paused by PSA; no current price listed | 140 bd | 140 d (n=6) | |
| Value Max 20 Paused Trading cards | — | paused by PSA; no current price listed | — | 52 d (n=1) | |
| TCG Bulk 65 Paused TCG cards | — | paused by PSA; no current price listed | — | 144 d (n=2) | |
| TCG Bulk Retired TCG cards | — | retired 2025 tier; no longer offered | — | 79 d (n=3) |
Posted estimates are PSA's own figures, in business days (bd). 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 PSA take right now?
As of October 18, 2026, PSA's posted turnaround for its open service levels ranges from 7 to 100 business days: Standard (up to $1,000) $59.99, 90–100 business days; Priority (up to $1,500) $79.99, 70–80 business days; Express (up to $2,500) $199, 20–30 business days; Super Express (up to $5,000) $349, 10–15 business days; Premier (up to $10,000) $599, 7–10 business days. Paused: Value (1980-Present), Value Bulk 65 (1980+), Value Max 20, TCG Bulk 65 (PSA has temporarily paused its Value services; existing orders keep processing). PSA's backlog was 8.2M cards as of October 6, 2026. Orders logged on GradingTimes average 117 calendar days from submission to completion (n=13).
How much does PSA grading cost?
PSA's open service levels and per-card prices (verified October 18, 2026): Standard (up to $1,000): $59.99; Priority (up to $1,500): $79.99; Express (up to $2,500): $199; Super Express (up to $5,000): $349; Premier (up to $10,000): $599. The cheapest open tier is Standard at $59.99 per card.
What is the fastest PSA service?
Premier (up to $10,000), with a posted turnaround of 7–10 business days at $599 per card.
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).
How big is the PSA backlog?
8.2M cards as of October 6, 2026, down 8.9% from 9M on September 22, 2026.
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.
Are these posted or actual turnaround times?
Both, kept separate. Posted estimates come from PSA's own pricing page (https://www.psacard.com/services/tradingcardgrading). 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 .