How to read this comparison
The Grading Hub takes all six companies through one drop-off with us. The figures below mirror the Hub's own schedule, so check the Grading Hub for current prices and turnaround before you submit.
PSA
The Hub calls PSA the most recognised grade in the world. It lists PSA from AED 380 per card, with Regular, Express and Super Express tiers, plus Dual Auto for signed cards.
Beckett (BGS)
Beckett is known for subgrades and precision. The Hub lists it from AED 120 per card, with Base, Standard, Express and Priority, and reholder and jumbo services too.
TAG
MYNTED is the only authorised TAG partner in the Middle East. The Hub lists TAG from AED 129 per card, as a standard service or with TAG's score and rank.
ACE Grading
ACE is built around the Art Label, with one tier. The Hub lists it from AED 85 per card, and it keeps the choice simple.
CGC
CGC is described in the Hub as fast, reliable and trusted. It is listed from AED 95 per card, with tiers from Economy to Express set by declared value. CGC grades comics too.
HiT Grading
HiT is the Middle East's only local card-grading company. The Hub lists it from AED 55 per card, with Regular, Express, Autograph, Dual Grade and Error Card options.
What the labels and tiers mean for you
A grading company's label is part of what a buyer sees, so the company you choose affects how the card looks in a slab and how collectors read it. Some collectors favour one label for certain cards, and others care mostly about the grade itself.
Tiers matter as much as companies. Most companies offer faster tiers at a higher price, and some set the tier by the declared value of the card. The Grading Hub shows the tier, price and turnaround for each card before you confirm, so you can see the total and the wait before you commit. If you are unsure, send a small first batch and learn how your cards grade.
How to choose
Start with the card. A high-value card in very good condition may justify the grade that collectors recognise most. A card that is worth less may call for a lower-cost company. If you want subgrades, look at Beckett. If speed matters, compare the turnaround times in the Hub.
You can mix companies in one submission, so you do not have to choose one for everything. Then compare graded sales for the company you are considering, because the same card at the same grade can sell differently from one company to another.
