Grading a card with AP Grading costs €22.90 per card, with a turnaround of around 5 working days and no customs for EU customers: we’re based in Germany, inside the European Union. The price is fixed and includes a professional assessment (a 1–10 grade with subgrades), authenticity verification and a sealed premium slab, with a certificate you can verify online at any time.
Card grading prices
- Card grading (Pokémon, sports, TCG): €22.90 per card — fixed price, around 5 working days.
- Comics and box toppers: €39.95 per item.
- Insured return shipping is calculated at checkout based on your country. No customs charges within the EU.
What’s included in the price
- A professional assessment with a grade from 1 to 10 plus subgrades (centering, edges, corners, surface).
- Anti-counterfeit authenticity verification.
- A sealed premium slab — sturdy and crystal clear.
- A certificate you can verify online at any time.
Is it worth grading a card?
Grading makes sense when a card has significant market value, when you want to resell it (a high-grade slab often raises both the price and buyer confidence), or when you simply want to protect and certify a prized piece of your collection.
How it works: step by step
- 1. Choose the service and add your cards to the cart.
- 2. Send your cards to AP Grading in Germany (EU).
- 3. We assess and seal each card (1–10 grade + slab).
- 4. Receive your slab with an online-verifiable certificate.
Why AP Grading instead of PSA or CGC
- EU-based in Germany: no customs or re-import VAT for European customers.
- Fast turnaround: around 5 working days.
- Fixed, transparent pricing from €22.90 per card.
- Support in your own language.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to grade a Pokémon card?
With AP Grading it costs €22.90 per card — a fixed price that includes a 1–10 assessment and a premium slab.
How long does it take?
Around 5 working days from the moment we receive your cards.
Are there any customs charges?
No, not for EU customers: AP Grading is based in Germany, inside the European Union.
How do I verify a slab’s authenticity?
Just enter the certificate number on our verification page to check the grade and authenticity.