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How much does it cost to grade 100 cards?

Grading 100 cards costs $1,700.00 in fees at the cheapest grader (CGC, Bulk, 25-card min (150 working days), $17.00 each), or about $1,740.00 with $40 assumed shipping ($17.40 per card). Fees checked October 14, 2026.

Cost to grade 100 cards
GraderCheapest open tierFee / cardFees for 100With $40 shipping
PSAStandard (90-100 business days)$59.99$5,999.00$6,039.00
SGCStandard, up to $1,500 (40+ days)$50.00$5,000.00$5,040.00
Beckett (BGS)Express (15 business days)$79.95$7,995.00$8,035.00
CGCBulk, 25-card min (150 working days)$17.00$1,700.00$1,740.00

CGC Bulk needs at least 25 cards, so it is available for this order. Each card must also fit within the tier’s declared-value cap. The cheapest tier is not always the best deal: it can be slower, and the resale price of the slab differs by company.

Assumptions: $5 shipping to the grader and $5 back per card, $5 shipping to the buyer, standard eBay trading-card fees (13.25% + $0.40 per order, $0.30 at $10 or less), no sales tax. Fees checked October 14, 2026. Change any of these in the calculator.

What 100 cards need to earn

If every card is worth $30 raw, the cheapest route above costs $17.40 per card in grading and shipping, so with the $30 card value a graded card must sell for about $60.86 just to break even (after eBay fees and $5 shipping to the buyer). Run your own cards in the bulk planner.

Related: grading cost guide · 5 cards · 10 cards · 20 cards · 25 cards · 50 cards

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FAQ

What is the cheapest way to grade 100 cards?

CGC at $17.00 per card (Bulk, 25-card min (150 working days)) gives the lowest total in our data, $1,700.00 in fees, as of October 14, 2026.

How much does shipping add for 100 cards?

We assume $40 per order for round-trip shipping and insurance, which is $0.40 per card; check your carrier’s rates.

Do bulk discounts exist?

CGC Bulk is cheaper per card but requires 25 cards. Other graders in our data charge the same per-card fee at any order size.

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