Premium grading, authentication, registry and shipping — built for serious collectors.
Transparent Collectors League pricing for grading, authentication, Ling’rPrint verification, registry services and return shipping. Built for collectors who want premium presentation, trusted identity tracking and clear submission costs.
From $45.00Standard rate
From $24.7575–100 card rate
GlobalDomestic & international options
Card Grading Pricing
Quick Submit card grading tiers
Submit from 1 card to 100+ cards with automatic bulk pricing designed to reward higher-volume submissions.
1–4
$45.00
per card
Standard
5–24
$36.90
per card
18% off
25–49
$34.65
per card
23% off
50–74
$33.75
per card
25% off
75–100
$24.75
per card
45% off
Card grading overview
Every graded card is handled through the full Collectors League grading and encapsulation workflow.
- Professional condition assessment across centering, corners, edges and surface.
- Authentication review during intake and grading workflow for card submissions.
- Encapsulation in a Collectors League slab with NFC chipped slab label.
- Ling’rPrint DNA ID linked to the item identity profile.
- Permanent certificate and registry entry.
- Full detailed digital report and online verification history.
Grading and encapsulation includes authentication review for card submissions, a Collectors League slab with NFC chipped label, Ling’rPrint DNA ID, registry registration and a full detailed report. Return shipping is charged separately unless included with Express Handling.
Pricing comparison
Bulk discounts are automatically applied based on your submission quantity.
Tier
Price / card
10 card example
Savings
1–4 cards
Standard rate
Standard rate
$45.00
$450.00
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5–24 cards
Entry bulk
Entry bulk
$36.90
$369.00
$81.00
25–49 cards
Mid bulk
Mid bulk
$34.65
$346.50
$103.50
75–100 cards
Maximum bulk
Maximum bulk
$24.75
$247.50
$202.50
Additional Services
Authentication, verification and service options
Collectors League service options for cards, memorabilia and identity-backed verification requests.
Authentication Only
From $25.00
non-card items only
- Applies to memorabilia and non-card collectibles requiring authentication only.
- Not applicable to trading card submissions, which are assessed through the grading workflow.
- Certificate and registry options available where applicable.
Express Handling
$49.00
per card — includes domestic return shipping
- Priority queue placement for urgent submissions.
- Includes domestic return shipping within the express handling fee.
- Ideal for urgent submissions that require priority processing.
Ling’rPrint Verification
$25.00
per item + return shipping
- Advanced Ling’rPrint identity verification and matching support.
- Ideal for identity-backed traceability and verification requests.
- Return shipping applies in addition to the verification fee.
Registry Transfer
Free
included for members
- Registry transfer is included as part of member benefits.
- Non-member transfers can incur an administration fee.
- Maintains provenance and ownership history within the CLA registry.
Reholder / Reslab Service
$18.00
matched Ling’rPrint items only
- Only available where the item is successfully matched on the Ling’rPrint database.
- If no match is found, the item is treated as a new submission.
- Does not include regrading unless requested separately.
Signature Authentication Review
+$20.00
per signed item
- For items requiring autograph-specific authenticity review.
- Best used for signed memorabilia and non-card assets.
- Applied to eligible signed items requiring autograph-specific review.
Return Shipping
Domestic and international shipping options
Return shipping options for Australian and international submissions.
Domestic Return
$15.00
1 card standard return shipping
- Base domestic return shipping is $15.00 for 1 card.
- Each additional item adds 1.5% of the base amount.
- Total domestic standard return shipping is capped at $45.00.
Domestic Express Return
Included
covered under $49 express handling
- Domestic return shipping is included when express handling is selected.
- No separate domestic express return fee applies on those orders.
- Designed for urgent turnaround orders.
International Return
From $45.00
destination-based pricing
- Charged based on country, insurance requirements and parcel weight.
- Tracking included where supported by carrier.
- Customs, duties and import taxes remain the customer’s responsibility.
Additional Fees
Optional and situational fees
Additional charges may apply where required by submission type, holder format or delivery outcome.
Non-Member Registry Transfer
Admin fee applies
non-members only
- Registry transfer remains free for members.
- Non-members may be charged an administration fee for ownership updates.
Oversized / Thick Card Handling
+$8.00
per item where applicable
- For patch, booklet, relic, unusually thick or non-standard card formats.
- Applied where specialty holdering or non-standard presentation is required.
Failed / Cancelled Return
At cost
re-dispatch charges apply
- If an item is returned due to incorrect address or failed delivery.
- Customer pays any re-shipping and carrier charges.
Important Info
Important information
What grading includes
- Assessment, grading workflow, encapsulation and certification label.
- NFC chipped slab label and Ling’rPrint DNA ID.
- Registration and full detailed report for eligible graded submissions.
What pricing excludes
- Return shipping unless specifically included.
- Destination-based international delivery fees, customs, duties and taxes.
- Specialty handling and non-standard item fees unless selected or required.
Pricing notice
- All pricing shown in AUD. Currency conversions are indicative only.
- Service availability, turnaround estimates and shipping rates may change without notice.
- Collectors League reserves the right to reclassify items requiring specialty handling.
Ready to submit?
Start your submission online or contact Collectors League for specialty authentication and service enquiries.