White Whale Grading

Turnaround

Card Grading Turnaround Times in 2026

At White Whale, grading takes 14 days from the day your cards arrive until they are graded and slabbed, at the regular $12–$15 price. Here is how that compares with the other major graders' cheapest tiers.

Updated October 22, 2026

Turnaround for the cheapest tier

GraderPosted turnaround
White Whale14 days from arrival
PSA40–100 business days
CGCAbout 90–150 working days
Beckett (BGS)75+ business days
SGC40+ business days
TAG60 business days

Figures are each grader's own posted estimates for its cheapest open tier, checked October 22, 2026. Faster tiers at other graders cost $80–$300 a card.

How to get your cards back sooner

  • Create your submission online before you ship, so your box is matched the day it arrives.
  • Pack each card in a penny sleeve and a semi-rigid holder so nothing needs re-handling.
  • Ship on a weekday with tracking so the box doesn't sit over a weekend.
  • Pay the secure link as soon as it arrives; graded cards ship once it's paid.

Common questions

Which card grading company is fastest?

Among the major graders' cheapest tiers, White Whale is fastest at 14 days from arrival. The others post 40 to 150 business days.

How long does PSA take?

PSA posts estimates of 40–100 business days for its open entry tiers (checked October 22, 2026). White Whale grades in 14 days from arrival.

When does White Whale's 14 days start?

When your cards arrive at our facility. It ends when grading and encapsulation are complete, and you can track each step in your portal.

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