Buy & Grade: PSA grading from Japan
Japanese raw cards are often far cheaper than PSA-graded copies. We buy a clean raw copy in Japan, choose it carefully for grading, submit it to PSA Japan and deliver the graded card to you.
How it works
- Tell us the card. Send a request and choose "Buy & Grade (PSA)". Tell us the card, language and your budget.
- We source and pre-screen. We buy a raw copy in near-mint condition and check it in hand in Tokyo: centering, corners, edges and surface. We only submit copies we think have a realistic chance at a high grade, and we send you photos first.
- We submit to PSA Japan. Grading usually takes 2 to 3 months. During this time the card is stored and insured by us.
- You receive the graded card. We send you the result and PSA certificate number, then ship the slab to you fully insured.
What you pay
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Card price | Actual purchase price of the raw card in Japan |
| Sourcing fee | 10% of the card price (minimum ¥30,000) |
| PSA grading fee | At cost, based on PSA Japan's service level for the card's declared value (for example, ¥9,980 for cards declared up to ¥250,000) |
| Grading handling | ¥5,000 per card: pre-screening, submission, storage and insurance while at PSA |
| Shipping and duties | Quoted separately, as for any order |
All invoices are in Japanese yen. Payment is made before we buy the card.
Please note
- No grade is guaranteed. We pre-screen carefully, but the grade is decided by PSA. Whatever grade the card receives, it is yours and we ship it to you. Grading results are not a reason for a refund.
- If you need a card that is already PSA 10, choose our standard sourcing instead. We will look for a graded copy.
- Market prices may change during the 2 to 3 months of grading.
- PSA fees and turnaround times are set by PSA and may change. We confirm the current fee on your invoice.
PSA is a trademark of Collectors Universe, Inc. We are an independent customer and are not affiliated with PSA.