PSA Grading FAQ
Straight answers on submissions, costs, times, and grades.
Quick answer
This page collects the PSA questions we hear every week in the shop and in DMs. For deep dives, use the linked guides below.
All PSA grading guides
Full FAQ
Professional authentication of condition on a 1 to 10 scale, sealed in a holder. Full explainer: PSA grading guide.
Depends on service level and declared value. See PSA grading cost and PSA’s live fee chart.
Online with PSA direct, or through a dealer. Step-by-step: how to submit cards to PSA.
Varies by tier. Economy longest, express faster. Details: PSA turnaround times and when you get cards back (with a business-day calculator).
Your post-grade value estimate for fees and insurance. Declared value guide.
Usually tiny flaws or centering. Read why your card got a PSA 9.
Often yes. Compare market spread: PSA 9 vs PSA 10.
Use our worth grading checklist before you pay fees.
Sleeve + semi-rigid. No tape on the card. Submission prep guide.
Yes. We are a PSA Authorized Dealer. Services and start a submission.
Ready to submit with someone who does this every week?
Nostalgic Avenue is a PSA Authorized Dealer in San Diego. We prep your cards, handle the paperwork, and hand-deliver batches to PSA HQ so you are not guessing on packing or shipping.