Pokemon Card Grading Calculator
Compare PSA, BGS, CGC, and SGC pricing side-by-side. Get expected-value math based on realistic gem rates by era, plus a data-driven recommendation on which grader is best for your card.
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Expected Value per Submission
Given the realistic gem rate for this era, here's what you'd expect to earn on average per submission with each grader.
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How this works: We pull real PSA 10, BGS 10, CGC 10, and SGC 10 sold prices from PriceCharting. Grading fees reflect standard bulk-tier submission rates ($25 PSA, $20 BGS, $18 CGC, $25 SGC). Realistic gem rates are era-based estimates: vintage (pre-2003) ~15-20% for screened submissions, EX-block (2003-2010) ~20-30%, modern holo (2011-2019) ~25-40%, modern SIR/Alt Art (2020+) ~45-55%. Actual gem rate depends on your specific card's condition. Expected value = (gem rate × grade 10 price) - grading fee - raw purchase cost.
Not financial advice. Grading outcomes vary. Buy conservatively, screen carefully.