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Grading wait times · November 2026How long does grading take?

PSA, CGC and Beckett wait times and prices per card, and which tiers are open right now.

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Checked November 9, 2026Updated monthly
PSA Value90-100 days$39.99
CGC Standard10 days$55
Beckett Express15 days$79.95
Quick picks

The three tiers most people need

CheapestCGC Bulk
$17per card150working days

25-card minimum.

Cheapest PSAPSA Value
$39.99per card90-100business days

Cards worth up to $500.

Fast, not priceyCGC Standard
$55per card10working days
Every open tier

Wait vs. price

Longest wait at the top. The price per card is on the right.

PSACGCBeckett
CGC Bulk150 days$17
PSA Value90-100 days$39.99
CGC Economy90 days$20
PSA Standard70-80 days$59.99
PSA Priority50-60 days$79.99
PSA Express20-30 days$199
PSA Super Express10-15 days$349
Beckett Express15 days$79.95
PSA Premier7-10 days$599
CGC Standard10 days$55
CGC Express5 days$100

The clock starts when the grader receives your package. Add a few days of shipping each way. Wait times are estimates, not guarantees.

Full price lists

Every tier, open or not

PSA

PSA turnaround times

On October 29, 2026 PSA reopened the Value tier and cut Standard and Priority estimates by 20 business days. Value Bulk is still paused: on November 3 PSA said it will look at reopening it in the coming months, with no date yet.

ServicePrice per cardMax valueEstimated waitStatus
Value Bulk---Paused
Value$39.99$50090-100 business daysOpen
Standard$59.99$1,00070-80 business daysOpen
Priority$79.99$1,50050-60 business daysOpen
Express$199$2,50020-30 business daysOpen
Super Express$349$5,00010-15 business daysOpen
Premier$599$10,0007-10 business daysOpen

Check the latest on psacard.com/services/tradingcardgrading before you submit.

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CGC

CGC turnaround times

Bulk needs at least 25 cards per submission.

ServicePrice per cardMax valueEstimated waitStatus
Bulk$17$500150 working daysOpen
Economy$20$1,00090 working daysOpen
Standard$55$3,00010 working daysOpen
Express$100$10,0005 working daysOpen

Check the latest on cgccards.com before you submit.

Beckett

Beckett (BGS) turnaround times

Beckett paused Base and Standard in September 2026 and runs a waitlist. Prices include subgrades except Base without subgrades.

ServicePrice per cardMax valueEstimated waitStatus
Base$17.95-75+ business daysSold out
Standard$34.95-45 business daysSold out
Express$79.95-15 business daysOpen
Priority$124.95-5 business daysSold out

Check the latest on beckett.com/grading before you submit.

Choosing a tier

How to pick a service level

Wait times change when backlogs grow or shrink. After a hot release, cheap tiers slow down or close. That's why this page is checked every month.

  1. Start with the graded valueOver the tier's max, the grader moves it up and charges the difference.
  2. Is it worth grading at all?The grading calculator compares the fee with each grade.
  3. Pay for speed only when timing mattersFor your own collection, the cheapest open tier is usually best.
  4. Check centering before you payA card that can't get a 10 rarely justifies an express fee. Measure it free.
Before you send

Plan the submission

STEP 1CenteringMeasure the borders from a photo. STEP 2Worth grading?Fees vs. graded prices, in dollars. STEP 3PSA builderTier, total cost and the form list.

Frequently asked questions

How long does PSA take to grade a card right now?

As of November 9, 2026, PSA estimates 90-100 business days for Value, 70-80 business days for Standard, 50-60 business days for Priority, 20-30 business days for Express, 10-15 business days for Super Express, 7-10 business days for Premier. The estimate starts when PSA receives your cards.

Which grading company is fastest?

For the money, CGC Standard is the quickest affordable option on this page at about 10 working days. Every company is faster if you pay for its top tiers.

What counts as a business day?

Monday to Friday, not counting holidays. Sixty business days is roughly three months on the calendar.

How often is this page updated?

Every month, and sooner when a company announces a change. The date at the top shows the last check.