Grading Companies

Beckett (BGS) submission partners

Beckett provides four sub-scores (centering, corners, edges, surface) alongside an overall grade, and is especially popular for high-value sports and premium TCG chases. These Australian partners handle packaging, international shipping and customs on your behalf.

• Cherry Collectables — Australia’s exclusive Beckett submission partner, with Melbourne drop-off or mail-in.
• Graded Cards Australia — authorised BGS partner; cards appear in the official BGS Population Report. Accepts AFL, NBA and Pokémon.
• SLABD — fully insured Beckett submission handling all international shipping and customs.
• Slabbys — BGS submission with four tiers from Base ($45) to Priority ($500), sub-grades included, fully tracked and insured.
• The Card Spot — monthly BGS batch submissions dispatched the first week of each month.

PSA submission partners

PSA is the world’s most recognised grading company and typically commands the highest resale premiums, especially for US-market sales. These authorised Australian dealers handle shipping, insurance, customs and tracking so you deal in AUD only.

• The Hobby — Australia’s first PSA Certified Dealer in the Southern Hemisphere (since 2016). Grades TCG and sports including AFL and Pokémon.
• Slabbys — full-service PSA & Beckett submission with 7-stage tracking, fully insured, 12 PSA tiers from Value Bulk ($48).
• SLABD — Australian-based, fully insured PSA and BGS submission with clear tiered pricing.
• Cherry Collectables — PSA submission with Melbourne drop-off or mail-in; accepts TCG and AFL/sports.
• Mana Market — Gold Coast-based PSA Registered Dealer, ideal for Queensland collectors, with in-store drop-off.

Quick comparison

• PSA — best for Pokémon and sports; 20–150 days; from about $25 USD.
• BGS — best for all TCG and vintage; 15–90 days; from about $22 USD.
• CGC — best for all TCG; 10–60 days; from about $15 USD.
• ARK — best for AU collectors; local turnaround; AUD pricing.