PSA increasing prices, turnaround time due to high demand

Pricing for new submissions will rise by $5 per category

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PSA last raised prices in September and turnaround time in Novemeber

PSA announced increased pricing and turnaround times Tuesday morning, citing increased submission volume and demand from collectors.

Pricing Updates for New Submissions

  • Value Bulk: $21.99 → $24.99
  • Value: $27.99 → $32.99
  • Value Plus: $44.99 → $49.99
  • Value Max: $59.99 → $64.99
  • Regular: $74.99 → $79.99

Estimated Turnaround Time Updates for New Submissions

  • Value Plus: 40 → 45 business days
  • Value Max: 30 → 35 business days
  • Regular: 20 → 25 business days

TCG and Value Bulk have been combined to a single service exclusive to PSA's Collectors Club members and all Bulk submissions will now be under a single multi-category service level (Value Bulk).

"Consolidating Bulk services allows us to better align demand with capacity while providing Collectors Club members with a clear, consistent Bulk option," PSA said in a post on their website.

Credit: PSA
Credit: PSA

Updated prices and service levels will apply to any new submissions as of Feb. 10, while submissions already created will be honored at the original prices.

"In 2021, PSA was grading approximately 15,000 cards per day globally. Today, PSA grades approximately 90,000 cards per day globally," the company said.

Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture.