Pokémon card grading: PSA, BGS, CGC and PCG
Slabbed.eu is your grading middleman in Europe. We receive your cards, hand them over to the grading company, keep you updated the whole way, and return them tracked. Fixed prices in EUR including applicable taxes and our handling.
Considering Pokémon card grading? See PSA grading in Europe, costs and card submission with value limits, current tiers and the complete process.
CGC card grading: costs, minimum quantities and submission
Beckett (BGS) grading: costs and submission in Europe · Compare card grading costs
What does a 10 mean at each grader? CGC Pristine 10 vs PSA 10 and BGS Black Label
Your cards must have been sent to us and payment completed by the 10th of the month. The deadline applies to all grading companies. Cards that arrive later go with the next shipment. This is not our dispatch date. Dates follow Copenhagen time.
Which grading service fits your cards?
Answer five quick questions and see the open service levels that fit your card game, quantity, value and budget - with current prices.
Compare PSA, BGS, CGC, PCG and Ace
Same card count, lowest-priced open tier at each grader. Prices include applicable taxes and handling, excluding return shipping and optional extras; mandatory insurance is additional by declared value.
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| What you get | PSA | BGS (Beckett) | CGC | PCG | Ace Grading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per card | €36.74 | €29.24 | €23.10 | €25.85 | Unavailable |
| Lowest-priced eligible tier | Value Launch OfferLimited time price | Base | Economy | Express | - |
| Time at the grader | 90-100 business days | 75+ business days | Approx. 50 working days | 14-28 business days | - |
| Minimum and value limit | 1 cardUp to ~EUR 450 per card | 1 cardUp to ~EUR 1,500 per card | 1 cardUp to ~EUR 1,000 per card | 1 cardNo stated limit | - |
| Slabbed quantity discount | No quantity discount | 5% from 10 cards10% from 25 cards | 3% from 10 cards5% from 25 cards | 5% from 3 cards10% from 5 cards20% from 10 cards | No quantity discount |
| Grade and slab | Gem Mint 10. Half grades from 1.5 to 8.5, no 9.5. | Black Label 10 for four subgrades of 10. Subgrades for centering, corners, edges and surface. | Pristine 10 is the highest grade, above Gem Mint 10. Perfect 10 is retired. | Collector's Slab, Player's Slab Classic or Slim. Standard or Flipped orientation. Classic costs extra. | Label: Standard, Colour Match or Ace Label. The last two cost extra per card. |
| Subgrades | No, one overall grade | Yes, four individual grades | No, one overall grade | Not specified in our service description | Not specified in our service description |
| Service levels | Value Launch Offer · Value · Standard Launch Offer · Standard · Priority Launch Offer · Priority · Express · Super Express · Premier · Premium 1 · Premium 2 · Premium 3 · Premium 5 · Premium 10 | Base · Express | Bulk · Economy · Standard · Express · WalkThrough · Unlimited Value | Express | Core · Value · Basic · Standard · Premier |
| Next step | Start gradingRead the guide | Start gradingRead the guide | Start gradingRead the guide | Start gradingRead the guide | Start grading Check current options in the form. Read the guide |
CGC Bulk requires at least 15 cards, and Ace has minimums from 5 to 25 cards depending on the level. Below that, another eligible tier is compared. Times are estimates at the grader, not total delivery times. Transport, pre-dispatch waiting and registration add time. Choose a tier that covers your card value. The grader may assess the value differently.
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Pack your cards securely and ship them to our address in Denmark.
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We inspect, photograph and submit to your chosen grading company.
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PSA, BGS, CGC and PCG prices in EUR
Prices are per card, in EUR with a Slabbed handling fee on top of the grading company's price, and include applicable VAT. Shipping and mandatory insurance by actual declared value are additional.
Incl. handling and applicable taxes, excl. insurance. PSA prices by declared value, so a card above the tier limit moves up to a more expensive tier.
See all service levels (14)
- Value Launch Offer90-100 business days, up to ~eur 450 per card€36.74Limited time price, per card
- Value90-100 business days, up to ~eur 450 per card€41.99Per card, no bulk discount
- Standard Launch Offer70-80 business days, up to ~eur 900 per card€52.49Limited time price, per card
- Standard70-80 business days, up to ~eur 900 per card€62.99Per card, no bulk discount
- Priority Launch Offer50-60 business days, up to ~eur 1,300 per card€73.49Limited time price, per card
- Priority50-60 business days, up to ~eur 1,300 per card€83.99Per card, no bulk discount
- Express25-30 business days, up to ~eur 2,200 per card€208.95Per card, no bulk discount
- Super Express25-30 business days, up to ~eur 4,500 per card€366.45Per card, no bulk discount
- Premier25-30 business days, up to ~eur 9,000 per card€628.95Per card, no bulk discount
- Premium 125-30 business days, up to ~eur 22,000 per card€1048.95Per card, no bulk discount
- Premium 225-30 business days, up to ~eur 45,000 per card€2098.95Per card, no bulk discount
- Premium 325-30 business days, up to ~eur 90,000 per card€3148.95Per card, no bulk discount
- Premium 525-30 business days, up to ~eur 220,000 per card€5248.95Per card, no bulk discount
- Premium 1025-30 business days, no stated limit€10498.95Per card, no bulk discount
PSA does not receive a bulk discount at Slabbed.eu.
Read the full PSA guideIncludes applicable VAT and handling. Return shipping and selected extras are additional. Check value limits and card types in the guide.
Per card at 25 cards
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- Base
75+ business days. Minimum 1 cards
- 1 card€29.24 per card
- 10 cards€27.78 per card
- 25 cards€26.32 per card
- Express
~15 business days. Minimum 1 cards
- 1 card€114.54 per card
- 10 cards€108.81 per card
- 25 cards€103.09 per card
The from-price applies to 25+ cards in one submission. Bulk discount: 5% from 10 cards and 10% from 25 cards. The available discount is capped by the service level's minimum-price rule; EUR prices follow the European pricing rules.
Read the full guideIncludes applicable VAT and handling. Return shipping and selected extras are additional. Check value limits and card types in the guide.
Per card at 25 cards
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- Bulk
Approx. 85 working days. Minimum 15 cards
- 25 cards€19.86 per card
- Economy
Approx. 50 working days. Minimum 1 cards
- 1 card€23.10 per card
- 10 cards€22.41 per card
- 25 cards€21.95 per card
- Standard
Approx. 50 working days. Minimum 1 cards
- 1 card€62.70 per card
- 10 cards€60.82 per card
- 25 cards€59.57 per card
- Express
Approx. 50 working days. Minimum 1 cards
- 1 card€115.50 per card
- 10 cards€112.04 per card
- 25 cards€109.73 per card
- WalkThrough
Approx. 50 working days. Minimum 1 cards
- 1 card€330.00 per card
- 10 cards€320.10 per card
- 25 cards€313.50 per card
- Unlimited Value
Approx. 50 working days. Minimum 1 cards
- 1 card€330.00 per card
- 10 cards€320.10 per card
- 25 cards€313.50 per card
The from-price applies to 25+ cards in one submission. Bulk discount: 3% from 10 cards and 5% from 25 cards.
Read the full guideQuantity pricing by card count. Choose from three slab types and Standard or Flipped orientation.
See all service levels (4)
- 1-2 cards14-28 business days€25.85
- 3-4 cards14-28 business days€24.56
- 5-9 cards14-28 business days€23.27
- 10+ cards14-28 business days€20.68
Indicative prices. The final price is confirmed before submission, based on current exchange rates and the grading company's published fees.
What happens if a grading company pauses submissions?
If a grading company temporarily closes for submissions we store your cards securely until the service reopens. If their price rises in the meantime, a surcharge matching that increase can apply.
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BGS currently only accepts non-sports cards (Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana). Sports cards cannot be submitted through Slabbed.eu right now.
Mandatory insurance
€2.68 per started €135 of declared value incl. applicable VAT. Cover starts when we receive your cards. Your own shipment to us is not covered.
Enter a positive actual value. The shown subtotal excludes mandatory insurance.
Price details and terms
Includes the grading company fee and Slabbed handling. Prices shown include applicable VAT. Bulk discount: BGS 5% from 10 cards and 10% from 25, CGC 3% from 10 cards and 5% from 25. PSA has no bulk discount. You pay your own shipping to Slabbed separately.
A closer look at each grading company
Preparation, payment, packing and status from Europe.
Try the same status steps a real submission shows in the account.
Sleeves, semi-rigid holders and a box before shipping.
How the middleman service works, and what you save.
Sub-grades, Black Label 10, prices and turnaround times.
PSA grading from Europe, current costs and the grading scale.
Prices, calculator and submission to CGC. Pristine 10 is the top grade.
Quantity prices, slab types, orientation and turnaround.
Five levels, minimums per level and label options.
Side by side comparison on price, speed and resale.
Open data, price history and observed turnaround times.
Mandatory insurance
Insurance is mandatory: €2.68 incl. applicable VAT per started €135 of actual declared value, added to the grading price. Paid submission insurance covers the cards from when we receive them until they are returned to you. Your own shipment to us is not covered. Insurance is mandatory for new submissions and must be paid before cover applies. Your own shipment to us is not covered. We photograph every submission, so you always know what is in transit.
Frequently asked questions about grading
What we get asked most: price, turnaround, the difference between PSA, BGS and CGC, and what your Pokémon cards are worth.
What does BGS grading cost in Europe?+
Base: 1 card: €29.24 per card; 10 cards: €27.78 per card; 25 cards: €26.32 per card. Express: 1 card: €114.54 per card; 10 cards: €108.81 per card; 25 cards: €103.09 per card. Prices include grading, handling and applicable VAT. Shipping to us, return shipping and selected extras are additional. Discounts apply from 10 and 25 cards.
What is a grading middleman, and what does Slabbed do?+
Slabbed.eu, operated by Dragon & Co. ApS in Denmark, is a grading middleman for Europe. We submit to BGS (Beckett), CGC and PSA on a rolling basis, so you only ship your cards to our address inside the EU. We handle the grader account, export paperwork, insurance and the tracked return.
What does PSA grading cost through Slabbed?+
All listed PSA service levels are open for submissions. Value Launch Offer: €36.74; Value: €41.99; Standard Launch Offer: €52.49; Standard: €62.99. Prices are per card including applicable VAT and handling. There is no PSA bulk discount. Choose a tier that covers the card's declared value; return shipping and mandatory insurance based on declared value are additional.
How do I get my Pokémon cards graded by BGS, PSA or CGC from Europe?+
You create a submission on Slabbed.eu, pay online and ship the cards to our address. We photograph, pack and hand them over to the grading company, keep you updated the whole way, and return them tracked. Check current open service levels before booking.
What is the difference between PSA, BGS and CGC grading?+
PSA uses Gem Mint 10 and half grades from 1.5 to 8.5, with no 9.5. BGS (Beckett) offers subgrades and Black Label 10. CGC's highest grade is Pristine 10. PCG offers three slab types and two orientations. Compare the same card count, service value limits and current turnaround estimates rather than assuming any grader guarantees a higher resale price.
How long does grading take?+
Base: 75+ business days; Express: ~15 business days. Estimates start at receipt by the grader. Shipping, waiting for a combined shipment and handling add time. Follow the recorded status in your account.
Can I insure my cards along the way?+
Yes, mandatory for new submissions. Insurance is mandatory: €2.68 incl. applicable VAT per started €135 of actual declared value, added to the grading price. Paid submission insurance covers the cards from when we receive them until they are returned to you. Your own shipment to us is not covered. Insurance is mandatory for new submissions and must be paid before cover applies. Your own shipment to us is not covered. We photograph every submission so you have full documentation.
Do my cards need card savers, and what do they cost?+
Yes. Cards must be shipped in card savers or a similar semi rigid holder so they survive transport and the grading company can handle them. If you do not have any, you can add card savers during the submission flow for a small per card fee. Do not use top loaders or penny sleeves on their own.
How much are my Pokémon cards worth?+
Value depends on the card, condition, rarity and whether it is already graded. We are happy to give a free indicative valuation before you submit, so you can judge whether grading pays off.