Country landed cost · Australia
Card grading cost from Australia
All-in landed cost for 3 cards at a €250 declared value — base fee plus the sourced shipping, insurance, VAT and upcharge components, cheapest all-in first. Unknown components stay visible.
Checked on 23 Oct 2026
Modeled comparison, not a quote; not tax or customs advice. Verify on the official site.
All-in cost from Australia, cheapest first
| Company | Tier | Modeled all-in (3 cards) | Completeness | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Grading | Re-Encapsulate | A$37.50 | partial · 4 missing | 14 working days |
| ARK Grading | Authentic Assessment | A$45.00 | partial · 4 missing | 21 working days |
| ARK Grading | Custom Cards | A$45.00 | partial · 4 missing | 14 working days |
| TCG Grading (Australia) | Routine Per Card Grade | A$48.00 | partial · 4 missing | Not published |
| ARK Grading | Economy | A$69.00 | partial · 4 missing | 65 working days |
| Alpha Card Grading (ACG) | Authentication | A$78.00 | partial · 3 missing | Not published |
| TCG Grading (Australia) | Routine Booster/Sealed Promo Grade | A$83.85 | partial · 4 missing | Not published |
| Alpha Card Grading (ACG) | Standard Grading | A$96.00 | partial · 3 missing | 10 working days |
| ARK Grading | Premium | A$104.85 | partial · 4 missing | 25 working days |
| ARK Grading | Express | A$149.85 | partial · 4 missing | 10 working days |
| TCG Grading (Australia) | Express Per Card Grade | A$149.85 | partial · 4 missing | Not published |
| Alpha Card Grading (ACG) | Express Grading | A$150.00 | partial · 3 missing | Not published |
| Ace Grading | Core (international) | A$170.00 | partial · 3 missing | 75 working days |
| Ace Grading | Value (international) | A$179.00 | partial · 3 missing | 60 working days |
| Ace Grading | Basic (international) | A$200.00 | partial · 2 missing | 30 working days |
| TCG Grading (Australia) | Routine Funko Pop Grading | A$204.00 | partial · 4 missing | Not published |
| Ace Grading | Standard (international) | A$230.00 | partial · 2 missing | 15 working days |
| Ace Grading | Premier (international) | A$260.00 | partial · 2 missing | 10 working days |
| TCG Grading (Australia) | Sealed Video Game Routine Grade | A$264.00 | partial · 4 missing | Not published |
| Ace Grading | Ultra (international) | A$383.00 | partial · 2 missing | 5 working days |
| Ace Grading | Luxury (international) | A$668.00 | partial · 2 missing | 2 working days |
| Alpha Card Grading (ACG) | Bulk Grading (10x) | A$900.00 | partial · 3 missing | Not published |
| TCG Grading (Australia) | 100 Card Grading Package | A$4,170.00 | partial · 4 missing | Not published |
| Alpha Card Grading (ACG) | Bulk Grading (50x) | A$4,350.00 | partial · 3 missing | Not published |
| Alpha Card Grading (ACG) | Bulk Grading (100x) | A$8,100.00 | partial · 3 missing | Not published |
Cost breakdown — ARK Grading Re-Encapsulate
Base fee × 3A$37.50
Outbound & return shippingNot published
InsuranceNot published
VatNot published
MembershipNone required
UpchargeNot published
Frequently asked questions
- What is the real cost of card grading from Australia?
- The lowest modeled all-in cost from Australia is about A$37.50 for 3 cards via ARK Grading (Re-Encapsulate), including base fee plus the sourced shipping, insurance, VAT and upcharge components we hold. Checked 23 Oct 2026.
- Do I pay VAT or customs when grading from Australia?
- Grading from Australia can attract shipping, insurance and — for cross-border routes — import VAT or customs on return. We hold dated base fees for providers serving Australia; the per-market shipping/VAT/insurance components are still being sourced, so these are not yet included in the figures below.