Card Grading Prices - The Most Affordable Way to Grade
PSA charges $25-150+ per card. BGS charges $25-250+. SGC charges $15-100+. CardMintAI delivers AI-powered PSA-standard grades starting at $0 per card. Compare card grading prices and start saving on every submission.
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Why CardMintAI Offers the Best Value in Card Grading
Professional-quality AI grading at a price that makes sense for every collector's budget
Free Tier Available
Start grading for free with no credit card required. Experience the full quality of our AI grading technology at zero cost before deciding to upgrade.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees, no per-card surprises, no annual membership dues. Simple, clear monthly plans with unlimited grading included at every premium tier.
Save 90%+ vs PSA
PSA economy grading costs $25 per card with a 65+ day wait. CardMintAI delivers instant PSA-aligned results at a fraction of the cost, saving you 90% or more.
Save vs BGS and SGC
BGS standard costs $25+ per card and SGC starts at $15+. With CardMintAI, the more cards you grade the lower your effective per-card cost drops.
No Shipping Costs
Traditional grading requires insured shipping both ways, often adding $10-30+ per submission. CardMintAI eliminates all shipping costs since everything is done online.
No Membership Fees Required
PSA charges $99/year for membership on top of per-card grading fees. BGS has its own annual fees. CardMintAI has zero annual membership charges.
Unlimited Grading Plans
Premium plans include unlimited card grading at a flat monthly rate. The more cards you grade each month, the lower your effective per-card cost becomes.
Pre-Grade to Cut PSA Costs
Use CardMintAI to screen cards before PSA submission and only pay professional grading fees for cards likely to receive high grades, dramatically reducing your total grading spend.
Use cases
Who Uses CardMintAI?
Discover how different professionals use CardMintAI
Collectors & Hobbyists
Assess Card Conditions Before Grading
Save time and money by identifying high-value cards to prioritize for grading. Get instant AI grading to determine the potential grade of your cards before submitting them to official grading services.
Resellers & Dealers
Generate Grading Reports for Sales
Boost sales by showcasing AI-backed grading reports alongside your card listings. Provide potential buyers with detailed grading reports, increasing the credibility of your listings.
Marketplace Sellers
Integrate Grading for Product Listings
Increase buyer confidence with consistent, AI-generated grading reports. Integrate AI grading directly into your marketplace listings, allowing buyers to view card conditions instantly.
Grading Pre-Checkers
Evaluate Card Quality Before Submitting
Avoid unnecessary grading fees by assessing card condition early. Use AI to pre-check cards and get a sense of their grading potential before submitting to PSA/BGS.
Investment Groups
Track Grading History and Resale Value
Leverage historical data to identify undervalued cards with high grading potential. Monitor card grading history and predicted resale value to make informed investment decisions.
Developers & Integrators
Build Custom Grading Workflows with the API
Automate grading at scale and embed grading reports in your own platform. Use the CardMintAI API to integrate AI-powered card grading directly into your marketplace, app, or internal tools.
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Flexible Plans for Collectors and Resellers
Start free and upgrade as your collection grows. CardMintAI offers scalable plans for hobbyists and high-volume sellers.
Collector
- 60 gradings/month
- Batch grading (up to 10)
- API access
- Analytics dashboard
- Priority support
Master
- 150 gradings/month
- Everything in Collector
- Batch grading (up to 10)
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations
We also offer extra credits packages that never expire and can be used at any time. 1 credit = 1 grading.
Explore Credit Packages →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does PSA grading cost in 2024?
PSA grading currently costs $25 per card for economy service with a 65+ business day turnaround, $50 for regular service at 20 business days, $100 for express at 10 business days, and $150+ for super express at 5 business days. PSA also requires a $99 annual membership.
How much does BGS grading cost?
BGS (Beckett Grading Services) charges approximately $25 per card for standard service with 60+ day turnaround, $50 for expedited at 30 days, $100 for premium at 10 days, and $250+ for walk-through same-day service. Subgrades are included at all service levels.
How much does CardMintAI cost?
CardMintAI offers a free tier with limited grades at no cost and no credit card required. Premium plans with unlimited grading and advanced features start at an affordable monthly rate that costs less than a single PSA submission. Check our pricing section for current details.
Is AI grading worth the savings compared to PSA?
AI grading is not a replacement for PSA encapsulation, but it is a powerful cost-saving complement. By pre-grading with CardMintAI, you identify which cards justify the $25-150 PSA fee, potentially saving hundreds or thousands on cards that would not grade well enough.
Are there hidden fees with CardMintAI?
No. CardMintAI pricing is completely transparent. The free tier is genuinely free, and premium plans have clear pricing with no per-card fees, no shipping costs, no membership requirements, and no surprise charges at any point.
How much can I save by pre-grading with AI?
If you have 50 cards to grade and only 15 are strong PSA 9-10 candidates, pre-grading saves you $875+ in unnecessary PSA fees alone at $25 per card. Factor in eliminated shipping and insurance costs, and your total savings grow even larger.
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