Pokemon card grading ROI calculator (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Choose a grading tier, add your shipping and other costs from Singapore, and enter the raw value and the graded values you expect. The calculator shows the expected gain and the graded price you need to break even.

Worked example

Illustration (your values will differ): PSA's US$39.99 tier = S$51.29 at 1.2826, plus S$30 shipping and S$10 other = S$91.29. With a 50% chance of a S$400 grade and S$150 otherwise, expected graded value is S$275; minus the S$100 raw value and costs, the expected gain is S$83.71. Break-even needs the top grade to be worth S$232.58.

Illustrative inputs only - not price guidance. The result is computed with the same formula as the calculator.

How it works

Grading pays when (chance x top-grade value) + (1 - chance) x lower-grade value is higher than the raw value plus all costs. The grading fee is often the smaller part for collectors in Singapore: two-way insured shipping to the US, any submission-service fee and import charges can add as much again, so enter your actual quotes.

Fees below were read from each grader's official page on 12 Nov 2026: PSA tiers at US$39.99 (max insured value US$500, est. 90-100 business days), US$59.99 (US$1,000, 70-80), US$79.99 (US$1,500, 50-60) and US$199 (US$2,500, 20-30); CGC Bulk US$17 (max value US$500 per card, 25-card minimum, est. 150 working days) and Economy US$20 (max value US$1,000 per card, est. 90 working days) for US submissions from 24 Mar 2026; Beckett US$14.95 (no subgrades) or US$17.95 (subgrades) at 90+ business days, US$34.95 (45), US$79.95 (15) and US$124.95 (5). Graders change fees and turnaround often; pick "custom" to enter a newer fee.

The exchange rate default is the European Central Bank reference rate on 11 Nov 2026; your card or bank will use its own rate.

FAQ

Which grading company is cheapest from Singapore?

On list price, CGC Bulk (US$17, 25-card minimum) and BGS's base tier (US$14.95) are lowest, but shipping and minimums often matter more for a few cards. Compare total cost per card.

How long does PSA take?

PSA lists estimates from 90-100 business days for its US$39.99 tier down to 20-30 business days for US$199, counted from when the order is entered. They are estimates, not guarantees.

What chance of a 10 should I use?

It depends on the card's centering and condition. If unsure, try a few values - the break-even figure shows how sensitive the decision is.

Sources & rates as of 12 Nov 2026

If an official rate changes, the official page wins. Spotted an outdated figure? This page is reviewed regularly.

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