Want your Pokémon or sports cards graded by PSA from Europe? You have three options — and all of them have catches. Here is what PSA grading really costs from Europe in 2026, how long it takes, and when a German alternative is the smarter choice.
The three routes to PSA from Europe
1. Ship directly to the USA: submit to PSA in California yourself. Add transatlantic shipping, insurance, customs on the way back and — depending on service level — weeks to months of waiting. You carry the transport risk.
2. Use an intermediary: European PSA intermediaries bundle submissions and handle the paperwork. Convenient, but expensive: all-in prices around €105–113 per card for the regular service (as of July 2026).
3. PSA’s new German office: PSA opened a location in Germany in 2026 — but it currently accepts dealer submissions only. Private collectors still have to go through the USA or an intermediary.
The European alternative: grading from €22.90
AP Grading grades your cards in Germany: €22.90 per card including subgrades, results usually within 5 business days, insured up to €500 per card, free insured return shipping on orders over €89 — EU shipping, no customs, English-speaking support. Over 150,000 cards graded. See the full card grading cost comparison and our honest AP Grading vs. PSA breakdown.
When PSA is still worth it
Honest answer: for very expensive cards you plan to sell on the US market, where PSA slabs command the highest resale premium. For your own collection, European sales and anything below the high-end segment, the premium rarely justifies the cost, waiting time and risk.
FAQ
How much does PSA grading cost from Europe?
Via European intermediaries roughly €105–113 per card for the regular service (July 2026). Shipping directly to the USA adds postage, insurance and customs on top of PSA’s fees.
Can private collectors submit to PSA in Germany?
No — PSA’s German location currently accepts dealer submissions only. Private collectors must use intermediaries or ship to the USA.
Is there a European alternative to PSA?
Yes. AP Grading grades in Germany from €22.90 per card with subgrades, in about 5 business days, with insured EU shipping and free returns from €89 — while Beckett grades in Germany and CGC in Munich as US-brand options in Europe.
