What is Declared Value?

It's the dollar amount you estimate each submitted item will be worth after PSA authentication and grading, and it’s required during the submission process.

The keyword is estimate, and your best educated guess will suffice.

Why is it important?

Declaring value works to insure your item with PSA by setting a claim limit in the event of damage or loss.

It also helps ID an ideal service level for your item, as each service level carries a Declared Value maximum.

How can I estimate?

Search recent sales on PSA Auction Prices Realized, Card Ladder, and marketplaces like eBay or Goldin to get a feel for current market value.

To help evaluate item condition and focus your search around potential grades, visit PSA’s Photograde and Grading Standards.

What if I’m off?

Your item will be serviced with no impact on the grade itself.

Should your item’s value exceed the max for the service level selected, PSA will adjust the item (not the entire order) to its appropriate service level, and you will be notified in advance. Note that your claim limit will remain capped at the original value declared.