How service levels work
Grading companies price by declared value, which is what the card will be worth after it's graded, not what you paid. Each service level has a maximum declared value. A card worth $1,200 as a 10 can't go in a level capped at $1,000, even if it's worth $150 raw.
If the graded card turns out to be worth more than your level allows, the grading company moves it up and bills the difference. Declaring honestly from the start avoids surprise charges and makes sure the card is insured for its real value in transit.
What the planner does
- Puts each card in the cheapest level whose limit covers its declared value.
- Totals the grading fees and splits the box's shipping and insurance across every card.
- Shows the best case for each card, if it hits the grade you hoped for, after its fee and shipping share.
- Flags cards that lose money even in that best case, so you can leave them out.
The prices are PSA's from October 2026. Edit the levels to plan a submission to BGS, CGC, SGC or another company, or to reflect a membership discount.
Before you send
Check every card's centering with the centering calculator and run its numbers through the grading calculator. The best-case gain here assumes each card hits its grade, which is the exception, not the rule.
Questions
What declared value should I use?
What the card would sell for at the grade you realistically expect, based on recent sold listings. Don't use the raw price, and don't inflate it, because the level you pay for is set by this number.
Is my list saved?
Yes, in this browser only. Use "Copy as spreadsheet rows" to paste it into a spreadsheet or keep a copy elsewhere.
Why are PSA's Value levels missing?
They were listed as unavailable on PSA's site in October 2026, so the planner starts from Standard. If they reopen, add a row with the current price and limit.