Services & Pricing
From full-service grading company submissions to precision slab restoration and strategic pre-grade assessments — we handle every step with the care your collection deserves. Transparent pricing. Fully insured. No hidden fees.
Card Prep & Cleaning
Archival-grade surface preparation designed to put your card's best face forward before submission.
Most PopularStarting at $15
Best for: customers who want cards professionally reviewed and prepped before grading.Quick Prep includes Raw Card Review, careful surface polish, documentation, and a Card Spa report card with improvement notes and grading-readiness recommendations.Order size: 1–19 cards.Estimated turnaround: typically 2–3 business days per order unless expedited service is selected.
Starting at $12
Best for: larger grading prep orders that need consistent review, cleaning, and documentation.This bulk Quick Prep level includes Raw Card Review, careful surface polish, documentation, and a Card Spa report card with improvement notes and grading-readiness recommendations.Order size: 20–49 cards.Price is per card.
Starting at $10
Best value for large prep orders. Full surface polish, Raw Card Review, and detailed report card for every card — priced for volume at 50+ cards.
PSA Submissions
Every tier includes full-service handling — from intake verification to authenticated slab delivery.
Starting at $100
PSA's Regular tier — the fastest non-express option. Recommended for time-sensitive submissions and cards approaching market peaks.
PriorityStarting at $200
PSA's Express tier — priority handling for high-value cards where speed is essential. Guaranteed accelerated turnaround for your most important pieces.
SGC Submissions
SGC's Tuxedo label and tight centering standards — the collector's choice for vintage and presentation-grade slabs.
Starting at $30
SGC Bulk submission for volume collectors. SGC's iconic Tuxedo label and tight grading standards make it the preferred choice for vintage sets and high-volume PC builders.
Starting at $175
SGC's fastest service level. Immediate processing with SGC's legendary quality standards — ideal for time-sensitive high-value submissions.
Card Review
Know what you have before you spend. Expert condition assessment and re-submission strategy.
Most PopularStarting at $10
Best for: customers who want a professional condition review before deciding whether to grade, prep, sell, or hold a card.We carefully inspect the card, lightly wipe away dust and fingerprints when appropriate, document the condition, and provide a detailed Card Spa report card.This service does not include full surface polish or deeper prep work.
Starting at $8
Volume pricing for large collections. Professional condition assessment under magnification — centering, surface, corners, and edges — with a full report card per card.
Starting at $15
Best for: customers considering whether a graded card may be worth cracking, reviewing, or resubmitting.We evaluate the holder, visible card condition, current grade, and potential next steps. This service helps customers make a more informed decision before taking on the risk of resubmission.This is a review service only unless a separate slab crack or prep service is selected.
Slab Services
Restoration, case cracking, and vintage care for your existing graded collection.
Starting at $15
Best for: customers who need a graded card safely removed from its holder before review, prep, or resubmission.The Card Spa evaluates the slab, handles the crack-out process, and prepares the card for the next step when appropriate.Customer assumes normal grading and handling risk. This service should be selected only when you are ready for the card to be removed from the existing holder.
Starting at $15
Best for: graded cards with holders that show haze, fingerprints, light marks, or dull presentation.We clean, buff, and polish the slab exterior to help restore clarity and improve the way the graded card presents.This service is for the holder only and does not change the condition or grade of the card inside.
Starting at $50
Best for: vintage cards that need careful attention before grading or long-term storage.Vintage Rejuvenation is designed for older cards and includes gentle surface cleaning, condition review, and a full Card Spa report card documenting what was reviewed.This service is handled with extra caution because vintage paper stock can react differently than modern cards.
Add-Ons
Upgrade any order with priority turnaround.
PriorityStarting at $40
Need it in a hurry? Move your order to the front of the line for same-day or priority turnaround. Price is per card.
Consultation
One-on-one strategy sessions with our grading team — online or in person.
Starting at $60
Meet with The Card Spa team to review your cards before grading. We’ll help evaluate condition, research values, and determine which cards are worth submitting. Perfect for bulk submissions or high-value cards. Includes: • Raw card condition review • Grading potential estimates • Market value research • Submission strategy guidance Pricing: $60 first hour $30/hour after Available online or in person by appointment.
More Services
Additional offerings from our catalog.
Starting at $34.99
Clean smarter. Prep with confidence. The Card Spa’s Grime Reaper Card Cleaning Solution is made for collectors, dealers, breakers, and grading-prep professionals who want a dependable way to address fingerprints, grime, and everyday surface buildup on eligible trading cards. Grime Reaper gives you the same type of focused, controlled cleaning approach used at The Card Spa—now available for your own card-care setup. Why collectors reach for Grime Reaper Helps address fingerprints, grime, and light surface buildup Designed for controlled card-cleaning applications Useful before card inspection, display, sale, or grading submission Generous 9 oz bottle for repeated use Developed for The Card Spa’s card-care workflow Suggested use Inspect the card carefully before beginning. Apply a small amount of solution to a clean, card-safe applicator or microfiber cloth. Do not apply directly to or saturate the card. Work gently on the intended area using minimal pressure. Use a separate clean, dry cloth to remove any remaining moisture or residue. Allow the card to dry completely before sleeving, storing, or submitting. Important warning and disclaimer Results are not guaranteed. Grime Reaper may not improve the appearance, condition, value, or grade of a card. Improper application, excessive product, excessive pressure, or use on unsuitable card stock or finishes may stain, alter, or permanently damage a card. Always test cautiously before broader use. Card materials, finishes, age, existing damage, alterations, and prior exposure to moisture or chemicals can affect results. Do not use on visibly damaged, peeling, flaking, porous, paper-stock, vintage, autographed, or otherwise sensitive cards unless you have the appropriate knowledge and experience. The user is solely responsible for determining whether the product and application method are appropriate for a particular card. Grime Reaper is a card-cleaning aid. It does not guarantee removal of any mark, a particular condition outcome, increased value, or a higher grading result. Size: 9 fl oz NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. DO NOT DRINK OR INGEST. For card-care use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin contact. Use in a well-ventilated area and keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
Why The Card Spa
Every card is covered from the moment it arrives through final delivery. Your high-value vintage and modern hits are never at risk.
We evaluate centering, surface integrity, and corner sharpness under professional magnification — then tell you the truth. We'd rather save you a wasted fee than take your money on a card that won't land a 10.
PSA for maximum resale liquidity. SGC Tuxedo for vintage presentation. We help you choose the right grading company for each card's characteristics and your goals.
No more calling the grading facility. Our Slab Tracker gives you real-time visibility into every submission — from received to graded to shipped.
Questions
PSA Value is the most cost-effective tier — ideal for modern base cards, mid-range rookies, and bulk submissions. Turnaround is typically 45–65 business days. PSA Express is significantly faster (5–10 days) and intended for high-value cards where timing affects resale price — auction deadlines, market peaks, or cards in active demand. Use the comparison table above to match your card's value and timeline to the right tier.
Place each card in a penny sleeve, then inside a Card Saver I semi-rigid holder. Stack and rubber-band your cards, sandwich between two pieces of oversized cardboard, and ship in a bubble mailer or small box with tracking. Do not send cards in top-loaders or screw-down holders— extraction risks damage and causes processing delays. When in doubt, book a consultation and we'll walk you through it.
Every submission is fully insured from arrival through return delivery. If a card arrives damaged in transit, we document it immediately and file the claim on your behalf. If you receive a grade lower than expected, our Raw Card Review service exists specifically to prevent this — we'll assess centering, surface, and corners before submission so there are no surprises.
Yes. Our Graded Card Review service evaluates existing slabs for resubmission potential. We'll crack the case, assess whether resubmission is likely to improve the grade, and advise on whether the economics make sense. We won't recommend a costly resubmission if the probability of improvement doesn't justify the fees.
Not every card justifies the submission cost. A Raw Card Review ($5/card) is the fastest way to find out — we assess centering, surface integrity, corners, and edges under magnification and give you a realistic expected grade range. If the graded value minus submission fees doesn't beat the raw market value, we'll tell you honestly.
Yes — PSA Value Bulk and Quick Prep Bulk Pricing are specifically designed for volume submissions. For larger collections (50+ cards), book a consultation so we can review your cards and build a custom pricing structure. Volume collectors get priority scheduling and dedicated handling throughout the process.
Book a consultation and we'll map out the right submission strategy — which cards to grade, which company to choose, and how to maximize your return.