| SGC | CGC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest tier | $50.00 (Standard, up to $1,500 (40+ days)) | $17.00 (Bulk, 25-card min (150 working days)) |
| Fastest tier | $150.00, ~3 days | $300.00, ~2 days |
| Number of tiers | 7 | 5 |
| Known for | known for fast standard turnaround and a strong following among vintage collectors | the lowest entry price in 2026 (Bulk/Economy) and widely used for Pokémon and other TCG cards |
How to decide
Grading fee is only part of it. What matters is sale price minus all costs. If a SGC 10 of your card sells for $40 more than a CGC 10, that difference can outweigh a cheaper fee. Enter sold prices for each company in the calculator; the “Best grader for this card” table ranks all four at their cheapest eligible tier.