Accolades Collectibles prepares and sends grading submissions to PSA, BGS and CGC on your behalf. We handle sleeving, packing, paperwork and shipping; the grade itself is assigned by the grading company.
Turnaround times and grading fees are set by PSA, BGS and CGC and change over time — we confirm current figures when you submit.
Accolades Collectibles is at 5021 Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA 20187. Open daily, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Call (703) 901-1582 or email support@accoladescollectibles.com.
Frequently asked questions
Do you grade cards in-house?
No — nobody legitimately does. We are a submission centre: we pre-screen your cards, prep and package them, ship insured on our shop account to PSA, BGS or CGC, and hand you the slabs when they return. Grading itself is done by the third-party grader.
Which grading company should I use?
PSA if you plan to sell, especially vintage. BGS if subgrades add value or you're chasing a Black Label on a pristine modern card. CGC for large Pokémon and TCG submissions where speed and per-card cost matter most. We give a straight recommendation card by card and will happily split a submission.
Do I need a membership with the grading company?
No. Submissions go out on our shop accounts, which is also how you get bulk-tier pricing without meeting the minimum card count by yourself.
Is grading worth the fee?
Only on specific cards. Grading multiplies the value of a high-condition card with a live market and does almost nothing for a common in average shape. Pre-screening is free at our counter and we'll tell you honestly when a card isn't worth submitting.
Are my cards insured?
Yes. Every submission ships insured for declared value in both directions, cards are photographed and logged at intake, and they're stored securely at the shop before shipping and after the slabs come back.
How long does the whole process take?
Grader turnaround plus roughly a week each way for our batching and transit. That's anywhere from about three weeks on a fast tier to a few months on the cheapest bulk tier. We give you a current estimate at drop-off and tell you when your order is logged.