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Grading

PSA is excited to channel its superpowers — over three decades of expertise, the world’s finest authenticators and graders, an adept research department, and an integrated product and technology team committed to serving collectors and their collectibles — into some of the most important comic books and magazine titles in history.

With such a wide array of services and products available, PSA is poised to serve the comic and magazine collector community with the same expertise, dedication, and authority it’s been delivering for years to trading card collectors around the world.

From Victorian Era and Modern comic books to magazines like Sports Illustrated, People, and even PSA Magazine, PSA will accept standard-sized books and sports programs. Each service level includes Premium Imaging and Grader Notes—and there are no handling fees. All comics and magazines graded by PSA are backed by PSA’s authenticity guarantee.

Max Size Comic Books and Magazines Accepted:

X: 8.65”

Y: 11.65”

Z: .3”

Pricing

Modern

$29.99/Item

Max Insured Value: $400

Estimated Turnaround Time: 40 - 50 Business Days*

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Details:

  • Published in 1975 or later

  • Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front and back of the graded item

  • Includes Grader Notes that detail defects and clarify the outcome

Modern Plus

$44.99/Item

Max Insured Value: $400

Estimated Turnaround Time: 20 - 25 Business Days*

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Details:

  • Published in 1975 or later

  • Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front and back of the graded item

  • Includes Grader Notes that detail defects and clarify the outcome

Vintage

$44.99/Item

Max Insured Value: $400

Estimated Turnaround Time: 50 - 60 Business Days*

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Details:

  • Published in 1974 or earlier

  • Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front and back of the graded item

  • Includes Grader Notes that detail defects and clarify the outcome

Vintage Plus

$59.99/Item

Max Insured Value: $400

Estimated Turnaround Time: 25 - 30 Business Days*

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Details:

  • Published in 1974 or earlier

  • Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front and back of the graded item

  • Includes Grader Notes that detail defects and clarify the outcome

High Value

$99.99/Item

Max Insured Value: $1,500

Estimated Turnaround Time: 15 - 20 Business Days*

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Details:

  • Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front and back of the graded item

  • Includes Grader Notes that detail defects and clarify the outcome

Express

$119.00/Item

Max Insured Value: $2,500

Estimated Turnaround Time: 15 - 20 Business Days*

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Details:

  • Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front and back of the graded item

  • Includes Grader Notes that detail defects and clarify the outcome

Super Express

$199.00/Item

Max Insured Value: $5,000

Estimated Turnaround Time: 5 - 7 Business Days*

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Details:

  • Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front and back of the graded item

  • Includes Grader Notes that detail defects and clarify the outcome

Premier

$399.00/Item

Max Insured Value: $10,000

Estimated Turnaround Time: 5 - 7 Business Days*

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Details:

  • Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front and back of the graded item

  • Includes Grader Notes that detail defects and clarify the outcome

* Estimated Turnaround Times are estimates only and not guaranteed. A service level’s Estimated Turnaround Time does not begin until the order has been entered into the grading system. These times are based on, and may be impacted by, PSA’s submission volume and capacity and other unforeseen circumstances. Turnaround Times may change rapidly without notice as conditions change.

Benefits of PSA Grading

Established Standards

PSA created the 10-point grading scale for cards that is now the industry standard. We are bringing our expertise to comics and magazines by using the industry standard 10-point grading scale, allowing for decimal increments for more accuracy on these services.

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Authentication

Knowing your item is genuine is important to both collectors and potential buyers. The process of identifying your comic or magazine as an authentic product offers peace of mind for yourself and potential buyers or traders. We will also identify key features of your item that make it special, such as publishing date, variant, and other information.

Grading

PSA utilizes a decimalized numerical scale from 0.3 (Poor) to 10 (Gem Mint) by which to judge the quality and condition of your items. We currently accept most standard-size comics from the Victorian Era, Platinum Age, Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, Copper Age, and modern books, as well as a wide range of standard-size magazine titles from Sports Illustrated to PSA Magazine and sports programs.

Security

PSA encapsulates every comic book and magazine in a tamper-evident, sealed case. These attractive, UV-resistant polycarbonate holders provide protection from most damage. They are 99.9% UV-reflective, and highly resistant to water, heat, and cold. Once it’s sealed, you can rest assured that your item will remain secure from further wear.

†Premium 10 pricing starts at $9,999 for any item with Max Insured Value of $350,000 or less, and increases by $399 for each $10,000 (or fraction thereof) of Max Insured Value over $350,000. For example, the price for grading an item with Max Insured Value of $425,000.00 is $13,191.00, or $9,999.00 plus 399.00 * 8 (i.e., ($425,000 - $350,000) / 10,000, rounded up).

*Estimated Turnaround Times are estimates only and not guaranteed. A service level’s Estimated Turnaround Time begins when the order is received and scanned into the PSA facility. These times are based on, and may be impacted by, PSA’s submission volume, capacity, and other unforeseen circumstances. Turnaround Times may change rapidly without notice as conditions change.

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.