PSA Raised Prices & Longer Grading Times
PSA just made grading more expensive and slower. As of February 10, 2026, submission fees increased across several tiers, and turnaround times were extended on the levels most TCG collectors actually use. That combination directly impacts card values, flipping margins, and overall market supply.
New PSA Pricing (USD)
Value Bulk: US$21.99 → US$24.99
Value: US$27.99 → US$32.99
Value Plus: US$44.99 → US$49.99
Value Max: US$59.99 → US$64.99
Regular: US$74.99 → US$79.99
Longer Turnaround Times
Value Plus: 40 → 45 business days
Value Max: 30 → 35 business days
Regular: 20 → 25 business days
Impact on Collectors Outside the U.S.
For collectors outside the U.S., the cost gap is even more noticeable. In places like Singapore, grading services are already around US$44 per card, making the entry point significantly higher compared to PSA's lower tiers in the past.
Singapore Local Retail PSA Submissions
Singapore local retail shops that offer PSA submission services are currently still pricing between S$30 to S$39 per card. However, with PSA's official fee increase now in effect, we would expect local TCG retail stores in Singapore to follow with their own price adjustments soon.
If you have cards lined up for PSA submission, now is the time to secure the current submission fee at your local retail shop before they announce their own price increase. Locking in at S$30–S$39 is significantly better than what the new rates will likely be once shops factor in PSA's updated fees.
What This Means for You
Higher grading costs raise the break-even point. Cards that used to make sense to grade at US$20–US$25 now need much stronger resale value to justify a US$30–US$50 submission fee. That likely reduces the number of lower-end or speculative cards being graded.
Longer turnaround times also tie up capital. Sellers wait longer to list, which slows supply entering the market and increases risk if prices dip while cards are still at PSA.
In short, grading just became more selective and more expensive globally. Expect fewer marginal cards getting slabbed, tighter margins for flippers, and more careful submission decisions across the hobby. If you're in Singapore, act fast and lock in your local shop's current PSA submission rates before they go up.
Source: PSA Submission Updates (psacard.com/info/submission-updates). All fees listed are in US Dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise.