Grading

ALL TURNAROUND times are ESTIMATES based on check-in at each grading company and are NOT GUARANTEED.

 Each service level is a separate submission and cards will return at different times. All PSA levels require a minimum number of cards per shipment. We may need to hold your cards longer to fill the submission. (Subs listed in red below.)

AS STATED ON PSA's WEBSITE: *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, capacity, and other unforeseen circumstances. Turnaround Times may change rapidly without notice as conditions change.

Card Savers are required!

(Thick cards may be submitted in a top loader or one-touch)

Cards cannot have pull tabs or be individually bagged. 

Standard Card Grading (card grade only)

  • Bulk -1979 & Older (95 days) $499 DV - $28
  • Bulk -1980-Now & TCG  (95 days) $499 DV - $28
  • Value Plus (45 days) $499 DV - $55
  • Regular (25 days) $1500 DV - $85
  • Express (15 days) $2499 DV - $185
  • Super Express (7 days) $4999 DV - $370

Dual Grade (card & auto grade)

2 options : 
PSA 10, Auto 10  OR  Authentic 

*IF you don't specify Number Grades OR Authentic, we will submit for both number grades.*

  • Value Dual (85 days) $499 DV - $40
  • Value Plus Dual (50 days) $499 DV - $60
  • Regular Dual (30 days) $1499 DV - $100
  • Express Dual (25 days) $2499 DV - $240
  • Super Express Dual (9 days) $4999 DV - $460

*Beckett is the only company that grades booklet cards.

All cards will be submitted with a minimum declared value of $500 UNLESS otherwise noted/declared. 

  • Base (45+ days) - $25 , $30 with auto
  • Standard (20-25 days) - $45, $50 with auto
  • Express (7-10 days) - $95, $100 with auto
  • Priority (2-3 days) - $145, $150 with auto 

SGC requires us to send a minimum card shipment of 50 cards per submission. We may need to hold your cards longer to fill the submission.

Card savers are required!

  • Bulk (10 days) - $1500 DV - $20
  • TCG (10 days) - $1500 DV - $20

TAG requires us to send a minimum card shipment of 50 cards per submission. We may need to hold your cards longer to fill the subm

Card savers are required!

  • X Grade (45 days) - $19
  • S Score  - Please ask if currently available.

CGC requires us to send a minimum card shipment of 50 cards per submission. We may need to hold your cards longer to fill the subm

Card savers are required!

  • Bulk (25 days) - $500 DV - $14
  • Econ (25 days) - $1000 DV - $18

GRADING UPDATES& PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS 

PSA Submission Schedule
At this time, only PSA Bulk submissions are turned weekly.
• PSA Bulk (1980-now, TCG) → Ships weekly
• PSA Bulk (1979-older), Regular / Express / Higher/Dual Grading tiers → Will be batched
◦ If we have enough cards to send sooner, we will
◦ Otherwise, they may be held briefly to ship together

Non-PSA Grading Schedule
For SGC, TAG, CGC, and Beckett, submissions are batched monthly:
• Cards are collected throughout the month
• Submissions ship the first week of the following month
Example:
Cards dropped off in January → ship early February
PSA submissions are not affected by this schedule.

PSA REQUIRED PACKAGING RULES (Very Important)
These requirements come directly from PSA. Cards not packaged correctly may be rejected, delayed, or charged additional fees.
DO NOT include:
• Pull tabs (or penny sleeves with tabs)
• Tape
• Sticky notes
• Extra organizing materials
Cards must be packaged exactly per PSA’s Shipping Guide.
Semi-Rigid Holders (Card Savers):
• Must measure 3-5/16" x 4-7/8"
• Must fit cards up to 3-3/16" x 4-1/4"
• ✅ Recommended: Cardboard Gold Card Saver I
• ❌ Top loaders or rigid holders are NOT accepted
Penny Sleeves:
• Must bend and open easily
• Must allow the card to slide in/out freely
• ❌ Tight “perfect fit” sleeves, gaming sleeves, or sleeves opening on the long side are NOT accepted

If you have questions about which grading company makes the most sense, submission timing, or proper prep materials-
Just ask — we’re happy to help and want your cards handled the right way from start to finish.

Thanks for trusting us with your submissions.
Team Palmetto


*Effective - February 10, 2026*

 

 

 

Palmetto Cards Submission Process & Form

  • Print, complete, & sign this form and include with your submission.

(Forms are always availble in store.)

  • Take a photo of your cards for your records.

  • Drop off your submission (cards & form) at our store OR mail your submission to:

Palmetto Cards

404 W. Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072

  • Follow your submission and see grades on our Facebook group:
    Palmetto Cards Submission Group
  • Don't have Facebook? Click the "Weekly Update" button below.
  • Updates are posted every Thursday.
  • GRADES WILL ONLY BE POSTED ON FACEBOOK.

**ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE AND IS NOT GUARANTEED.

Sub FormWeekly Update (2/26/2026)