SGC grading cost in 2026
SGC now charges $50 a card at Standard for cards up to $1,500, up from $15 earlier in 2026, and from $150 for Expedited.
Checked September 29, 2026
SGC prices by service level (from $50 a card)
| Service | Price per card | Declared value up to | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $50 | $1,500 | 40+ business days |
| Standard | $85 | $3,500 | 40+ business days |
| Expedited | $150 | $3,500 | 2–3 business days |
- A September 2026 update raised Standard at the $1,500 value band from $15 to $50.
- Expedited prices rise with declared value for higher-value cards.
- Return shipping for 1–5 cards starts at $15 by USPS Priority.
Prices change often; confirm on gosgc.com before you submit.
How many SGC slabs reach eBay
On September 29, 2026, SGC was on 8% of graded sports cards newly listed on eBay and 0% of graded card-game cards (Pokémon, Magic and the rest), from HobbyGM's daily market snapshot. A grader's share of the market is a rough guide to how easily its slabs resell.
What changed
SGC was the cheap, fast option for years. After the September 2026 update, its Standard price is close to PSA's entry tier, which removes its main advantage for most sellers. Its black "tuxedo" slab is still popular for vintage cards, where SGC keeps a strong following.
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Questions sellers ask
- How much does SGC grading cost now?
- $50 per card at Standard for cards declared up to $1,500, $85 up to $3,500, and from $150 for 2–3 day Expedited service, as of September 2026.
- Why did SGC get more expensive?
- SGC changed its service levels in September 2026; Standard at the $1,500 band went from $15 to $50.