Grading ROI Calculator
Should you grade that card? Compare PSA, CGC, and BGS costs, grade probabilities, and expected ROI side-by-side.
All values shown are approximations based on recent market data, historical sales, and PSA pop report averages. Grade probabilities are estimates and vary by card condition. This tool does not produce pinpoint accurate results — use it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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What you paid for the sealed product.
Grade Probability (%)
Estimated chance of receiving each grade. Must total 100%.
3
PSA ($44.99 total)
$24.99 service + $15 shipping + $5 insurance
PSA 6
PSA 7
PSA 8
PSA 9
PSA 10
CGC ($34.00 total)
$17 service + $12 shipping + $5 insurance
CGC 6
CGC 7
CGC 8
CGC 9
CGC 10
BGS ($34.95 total)
$14.95 service + $15 shipping + $5 insurance
BGS 8
BGS 9
BGS 10
BGS 9.5
BGS 8.5
The $50 Rule
As a general guideline, only consider grading cards worth $50+ raw to justify the cost of grading ($22-42 total including shipping). Cards worth less than $50 raw rarely have enough grade premium to break even.
Key Facts
- Over 70% of cards collectors think are PSA 10 candidates receive PSA 8 or 9. Centering is the #1 reason.
- Modern freshly-pulled premium cards have a 5-25% PSA 10 rate.
- CGC is typically $5-7 cheaper per card than PSA but commands lower resale premiums.
- BGS 10 (Pristine) is significantly rarer than PSA 10 and commands higher premiums when achieved.