Grading
From from loose cartridges to Complete-in-Box (CIB), sealed media, and beyond, PSA authenticates and grades your favorite media across various consoles and platforms. In an era where physical media is disappearing, we help you preserve your most important gaming and media memories, recognizing them for the art and history that they are. PSA’s experts provide authentication, grading, and encapsulation services for your most treasured items, whether you’re just starting to collect or you’re expanding your collection. Post-Grade Photos for the front of your items will now be included for free on every submission.
Learn more about PSA video game and media submissions and take a look at our grading scale.
Pricing
$49.99/Item
Max Insured Value: Unlimited†
Estimated Turnaround Time: 30 Business Days*
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Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front of the graded item
No Max Insured Value limit
$69.99/Item
Max Insured Value: Unlimited†
Estimated Turnaround Time: 15 Business Days*
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Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front of the graded item
No Max Insured Value limit
$124.99/Item
Max Insured Value: Unlimited†
Estimated Turnaround Time: 5 Business Days*
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Includes high-resolution Premium Imaging of the front of the graded item
No Max Insured Value limit
† For items with greater than $100,000 Max Insured Value, a 2% fee will be manually assessed by PSA. For example, the price for grading an item with Max Insured Value of $250,000 is $5,000 + service level & add-on costs.
* 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.
Add-Ons
PSA Autograph Authentication
$29.99
For those special items which feature signature(s) from someone involved with the media's creation, our PSA Autograph Authentication add-on has you covered. Your media will be evaluated by PSA's industry leading autograph authentication process. If both your media and signature(s) are deemed authentic, your item's label will feature a separate, valid PSA certification number confirming its authenticity. Limit five signatures per item.
Light Cleaning
$9.99
Most media have superficial dust, dirt, and/or debris that can be gently removed to increase the media’s appearance and grade. Soil, dust, and residue are expertly removed to avoid damage to your media while also making it more likely to receive a higher grade.
Reholder
$24.99
You always want your media to be encapsulated in perfect cases but sometimes accidents happen. Chipped or broke your case? Make sure your collection is always looking sharp in new, clean, PSA cases for a nominal upgrade cost.
Post-Grade Photos
$4.99
Post-Grade Photos for the front of your items will now be included for free on every submission. Show off your newly graded media with high-quality studio digital photos. With the add-on, you’ll also receive a professional quality photo of the back of your item right on your dashboard after encapsulation—perfect for sharing online! Note: These photos are separate from the high-resolution photos taken of your media before the grading process.
CIB Plus
$9.99
This premium offer includes extra features on top of our CIB service. With CIB Plus, you get the basic service plus pre-grading photos of all the components, cartridge and manual variants listed on the label, and Game Specific Inserts (GSIs) graded and listed on the label. Plus all additional inserts are tracked and listed on your dashboard!
Sticker Removal
$29.99
Many examples of media have stickers on the plastic seal that you may want removed before encapsulation. With our Sticker Removal service, the PSA team will evaluate the seal and sticker before attempting to remove it. If we believe we can remove it safely, we use our proprietary methods to safely remove the sticker from your media.
Note: Selecting this add-on doesn't guarantee sticker removal. If the PSA team determines removal may risk damages to your media, we'll let you know and refund the fee.
Authentic “AU” Designation
$0
For the media that mean the most to you, get them authenticated and encapsulated without a grade on the label. This is the perfect option for displaying your favorite well-played media without the condition showing on the label.
*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.