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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you submit

Is it safe to mail my cards?
Yes. The $5 Submission Kit includes a tracked, prepaid shipping label plus semi-rigid holders, penny sleeves and a crush-resistant box, so your cards travel protected. After grading, every slab is backed by our Slab Guard Lifetime Guarantee.
How much does grading cost?
Standard grading is $25 per card and bulk (10 or more cards) is $15 per card. First submission? Grade 5 cards for $50, which is $10 per card, and get a free Collector's Box. See full pricing and live turnaround times.
How long does grading take?
Turnaround is estimated live from our current card volume. The live feed on the pricing page shows today's estimate in business days, and you can follow your order's progress the whole way from your dashboard.
What is in the $5 Submission Kit?
A prepaid shipping label, semi-rigid card holders, penny sleeves and a shipping box. That is about $42 worth of supplies if you bought them separately.
Do I need a membership or credit card to start?
No. Creating a submission is free and takes about 2 minutes. No membership and no credit card required.
Which cards do you grade?
Pokémon, Panini, Topps, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Super Dragon Ball Heroes and all other officially licensed trading cards and TCGs.
How does Degree compare to PSA, Beckett, CGC and SGC?
Degree is the flat-rate, subgrades-on-every-label option: $15 to $25 per card, no membership, no declared-value tiers, and a live turnaround estimate. PSA has the deepest resale market, Beckett also prints subgrades, and CGC and SGC are strong for TCG and vintage sports respectively. We put the published prices, turnaround and policies side by side, with sources and dates, on Degree vs PSA, Beckett, CGC and SGC.

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