PSA is the largest and most respected third-party authentication and grading company in the world for trading cards and memorabilia.
Authentication is the process of verifying the originality or genuineness of a trading card. Grading is assessing the quality and condition of a trading card using PSA’s 10-point grading scale. Grading can only take place after a trading card has been deemed authentic.
Whether vintage, modern or TCG, PSA authenticates and grades cards throughout the hobby. Learn more about our grading process, insightful content and collecting resources below.
Declared Value: $200 or less
Estimated Turnaround Time: 45 Business Days *
Get started20-card minimum (1992-present), Non-Sports Cards eligible
Includes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Exclusive to PSA Collectors Club members
Declared Value: $500 or less
Estimated Turnaround Time: 45 Business Days *
Get started20-card minimum for each era (1980-present OR 1979-older)
Includes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Exclusive to PSA Collectors Club members
Declared Value: $500 or less
Estimated Turnaround Time: 45 Business Days *
Get startedIncludes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Declared Value: $500 or less
Estimated Turnaround Time: 20 Business Days *
Get startedIncludes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Declared Value: $1,500 or less
Estimated Turnaround Time: 10 Business Days *
Get startedIncludes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Graded card will be returned inside a fitted sleeve protector
Declared Value: $2,500 or less
Estimated Turnaround Time: 5 Business Days *
Get startedIncludes Standard Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Graded card will be returned inside a fitted sleeve protector
Declared Value: $5,000 or less
Estimated Turnaround Time: 5 Business Days *
Get startedIncludes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Graded card will be returned inside a fitted sleeve protector
Declared Value: $10,000 or less
Estimated Turnaround Time: 5 Business Days *
Get startedIncludes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front and back of the graded card
Graded card will be returned inside a fitted sleeve protector
PSA has established recognized and respected universal grading standard for trading card collectors.
PSA has established a PSA-graded card price guide that has enhanced stability in the marketplace for both collectors and dealers alike.
PSA encapsulates every trading card in a tamper-evident, sonically sealed case. These attractive, hard plastic cases provide protection from pressure and most damage.
PSA has a Set Registry for card collectors and the possibilities are virtually endless in terms of creating interesting and fun trading card sets.
PSA can help you get the most for your cards. Cards authenticated and graded by PSA achieve amazing prices at auction.
It has never been easier to find information on your favorite PSA-graded trading cards. Discover expert narratives, collecting articles, pricing, populations and checklists all in one place with PSA CardFacts®.
A series of PSA graders review your cards for authenticity. If genuine, PSA looks for evidence of doctoring, such as re-coloring or trimming.
If your cards pass authentication, PSA grades the condition of each card on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being best.
PSA encapsulates each card in its own sonically sealed, tamper-evident case. The card's grade and certification number are displayed on the PSA LightHouse™ label.
As the collectibles industry continues to expand, and the demand for PSA’s services continues to expand along with it, PSA may decide to adjust pricing, services offered, and processing time to better align the demand for PSA services with our capacity to deliver those services.
All terms & conditions are subject to change.