SGC Grading Times
How long does SGC take right now?
As of October 18, 2026, SGC's posted turnaround for its open service levels ranges from 2 to 40+ business days: Standard (up to $1,500) $50, 40+ business days; Standard (up to $3,500) $85, 40+ business days; Expedited (up to $3,500) $150, 2–3 business days; Expedited (up to $7,500) $250, 2–3 business days; Expedited (up to $20,000) $500, 2–3 business days; Expedited (up to $50,000) $1,000, 2–3 business days; Expedited (up to $100,000) $2,000, 2–3 business days; Expedited (over $100,000) $3,750, 2–3 business days.
Data updated . Source: SGC pricing.
SGC tiers: posted vs actual turnaround
Sportscard Guaranty · Source: https://gosgc.com/card-grading/services-pricing · Verified 2026-10-18. SGC reduced service levels on 2026-09-02; price depends on declared value band.
| Tier | Max value | Price / card | Posted estimate | Actual (reported, calendar days) | est actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Active Value up to $1,500 · posted 40+ bd | $1,500 | $50 | 40 bd | no reports yet | |
| Standard Active Value up to $3,500 · posted 40+ bd | $3,500 | $85 | 40 bd | no reports yet | |
| Expedited Active Value up to $3,500 | $3,500 | $150 | 2–3 bd | no reports yet | |
| Expedited Active Value up to $7,500 | $7,500 | $250 | 2–3 bd | no reports yet | |
| Expedited Active Value up to $20,000 | $20,000 | $500 | 2–3 bd | no reports yet | |
| Expedited Active Value up to $50,000 | $50,000 | $1000 | 2–3 bd | no reports yet | |
| Expedited Active Value up to $100,000 | $100,000 | $2000 | 2–3 bd | no reports yet | |
| Expedited Active Value over $100,000 | — | $3750 (+$375 per extra $10k over $100k) | 2–3 bd | no reports yet |
Posted estimates are SGC'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 SGC take right now?
As of October 18, 2026, SGC's posted turnaround for its open service levels ranges from 2 to 40+ business days: Standard (up to $1,500) $50, 40+ business days; Standard (up to $3,500) $85, 40+ business days; Expedited (up to $3,500) $150, 2–3 business days; Expedited (up to $7,500) $250, 2–3 business days; Expedited (up to $20,000) $500, 2–3 business days; Expedited (up to $50,000) $1,000, 2–3 business days; Expedited (up to $100,000) $2,000, 2–3 business days; Expedited (over $100,000) $3,750, 2–3 business days.
How much does SGC grading cost?
SGC's open service levels and per-card prices (verified October 18, 2026): Standard (up to $1,500): $50; Standard (up to $3,500): $85; Expedited (up to $3,500): $150; Expedited (up to $7,500): $250; Expedited (up to $20,000): $500; Expedited (up to $50,000): $1,000; Expedited (up to $100,000): $2,000; Expedited (over $100,000): $3,750 +$375 per extra $10k over $100k. The cheapest open tier is Standard at $50 per card.
What is the fastest SGC service?
Expedited (up to $3,500), with a posted turnaround of 2–3 business days at $150 per card.
Is SGC faster than PSA?
SGC's cheapest open tier (Standard, $50) posts 40+ business 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 SGC's own pricing page (https://gosgc.com/card-grading/services-pricing). 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 .