Should You Grade That Card?

PSA's cheapest tier is now $79.99. Find out if grading is worth it before you spend.

Grading Upside
Odds of target grade
Break-even graded price
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Live demo — real cards from our marketplace. Tap the card to see it live.

Current Grading Costs

PSA
$79.99+

45-120 day turnaround

BGS
$35+

Standard service

CGC
$25+

Standard service

SGC
$20+

Standard service

Plus shipping both ways. A card needs to gain significant value from grading to justify the cost.

Try the Math

Raw cards don't always hit the top grade. Set your odds and we'll weight the math honestly instead of assuming perfection.

BuyTCG.ai calculates this automatically for every card you scan — no manual lookup needed.

How BuyTCG.ai Helps You Decide

1
Scan your raw card

AI identifies the card and estimates its condition (Mint, Near Mint, etc.)

2
See raw vs. graded value

Compare current market value against PSA 10 potential from 10+ marketplace sources.

3
Get a clear recommendation

The ROI calculation accounts for grading fees, shipping, and realistic grade expectations. You'll know if grading makes financial sense.

Stop Guessing. Start Calculating.

AI Condition Estimate Raw vs. Graded Values ROI Calculator

Scan any raw card with AI. See its current value, PSA 10 potential, and whether grading makes financial sense. Free to start.