Comparison · Germany
CGC Cards vs PSA
Side-by-side on modeled all-in cost for 3 cards in Germany, turnaround, subgrades and grading scale — from dated, sourced evidence. Unknowns stay visible; no fake "winner" when the data is incomplete.
Checked on 20 Oct 2026
Modeled comparison, not a quote; not tax or customs advice. Verify on each official site.
CGC Cards vs PSA at a glance
| Factor | CGC Cards | PSA |
|---|---|---|
| Modeled all-in | €60.69 | €149.97 |
| Base fee | €20.23 | €49.99 |
| Tier modeled | Bulk (EU/Munich) | Standard (EU/Frankfurt) |
| Turnaround | 85 working days | 80–90 days |
| Subgrades | No | No |
| Grading scale | 1-10 | 1-10 |
| Half grades | Yes | No |
| Grading method | Human | Human |
| Cert lookup | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | Unknown | Active |
The honest verdict — it depends
On modeled all-in cost for 3 cards in Germany, CGC Cards comes out about €89.28 cheaper. But one or both still have unpublished cost components, so treat the gap as indicative rather than final.
- If speed matters: CGC Cards 85 working days vs PSA 80–90 days (published targets).
- If you're in Germany: both price in this market; landed cost still depends on shipping, VAT and insurance — see card grading cost from Germany.
CGC Cards cost breakdown
Base fee × 3€60.69
Outbound & return shippingNot published
InsuranceNot published
VatNot published
MembershipNone required
UpchargeNot published
Source: https://www.cgccards.de/submit/services-fees/cgc-grading/ ↗
PSA cost breakdown
Base fee × 3€149.97
Outbound & return shippingNot published
InsuranceNot published
VatNot published
MembershipIncluded / €0.00
Upchargeif graded value exceeds tier max value, tier difference + ~EUR10-12 handling at intermediaries
Source: https://www.apgrading.net/card-grading-cost-comparison/ ↗
Frequently asked questions
- Is CGC Cards or PSA cheaper?
- Modeled all-in for 3 cards in Germany, CGC Cards is about €89.28 cheaper (€60.69 vs €149.97). Some cost components are not yet published for one or both, so treat this as indicative. Checked 20 Oct 2026.
- Does CGC Cards or PSA give subgrades?
- CGC Cards: subgrades no. PSA: subgrades no.
- What turnaround do CGC Cards and PSA advertise?
- CGC Cards Bulk (EU/Munich): 85 working days. PSA Standard (EU/Frankfurt): 80–90 days. These are published service targets, not guarantees.
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