Pricing and Tier Codes
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AFA - Modern Grading Scale
for unopened, packaged toy items from 1995 - present |
| All turnaround times are stated in ESTIMATED
business days.* |
Item Classification****
For custom-sized items measure the height, width, and depth of an item
in inches and add them together to find the sum of the 3 sides. |
Archival (includes
UV upgrade) |
Premium |
Express |
Standard |
|
UV (archival) Material
Upgrade) |
Sliding Bottom Case
Substitution |
Must Be Under $2500 value
standard (2-4 bus. day turnaround)
custom (4-6 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $1000 value
standard (4-6 bus. day turnaround)
custom (7-10 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $400 value
standard (10-15 bus. day turnaround)
custom (15-20 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $200 value
standard (30-40 bus. day turnaround)
custom (40-45 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
for items submitted under
Standard, Express, and Premium Tiers |
in case of refusal, item
will be returned in a sliding bottom acrylic case rather than a sealed
acrylic case***** |
| Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
| Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
| Standard Size Action Figure** |
A-MS-A |
$50 |
$45 |
A-MS-1 |
$33 |
$30 |
A-MS-2 |
$28 |
$25 |
A-MS-3 |
$23 |
$20 |
+UV |
$15 |
$10 |
+SBC |
$5 |
$5 |
| Standard Oversize Action
Figure** |
A-MSO-A |
$60 |
$55 |
A-MSO-1 |
$38 |
$35 |
A-MSO-2 |
$33 |
$30 |
A-MSO-3 |
$28 |
$25 |
+UV |
$20 |
$15 |
+SBC |
$10 |
$10 |
| Custom Size 1 - less than 20 inches**** |
A-MC1-A |
$80 |
$75 |
A-MC1-1 |
$60 |
$55 |
A-MC1-2 |
$50 |
$45 |
A-MC1-3 |
$40 |
$35 |
+UV |
$25 |
$20 |
+SBC |
$10 |
$10 |
| Custom Size 2 - 20-29 inches**** |
A-MC2-A |
$105 |
$100 |
A-MC2-1 |
$75 |
$70 |
A-MC2-2 |
$65 |
$60 |
A-MC2-3 |
$55 |
$50 |
+UV |
$30 |
$25 |
+SBC |
$20 |
$20 |
| Custom Size 3 - 30-39 inches**** |
A-MC3-A |
$145 |
$135 |
A-MC3-1 |
$105 |
$95 |
A-MC3-2 |
$90 |
$80 |
A-MC3-3 |
$75 |
$65 |
+UV |
$40 |
$35 |
+SBC |
$30 |
$30 |
| Custom Size 4 - 40-49 inches**** |
A-MC4-A |
$235 |
$220 |
A-MC4-1 |
$155 |
$140 |
A-MC4-2 |
$135 |
$120 |
A-MC4-3 |
$115 |
$100 |
+UV |
$80 |
$75 |
+SBC |
$40 |
$40 |
| Custom Size 5 - 50-59 inches**** |
A-MC5-A |
$310 |
$290 |
A-MC5-1 |
$200 |
$180 |
A-MC5-2 |
$180 |
$160 |
A-MC5-3 |
$160 |
$140 |
+UV |
$110 |
$100 |
+SBC |
$50 |
$50 |
| Custom Size 6 - 60 inches or more**** |
A-MC6-A |
CALL |
CALL |
A-MC6-1 |
CALL |
CALL |
A-MC6-2 |
CALL |
CALL |
A-MC6-3 |
CALL |
CALL |
+UV |
CALL |
CALL |
+SBC |
CALL |
CALL |
|
|
Quantity
Discounts for all Tiers
(for submissions of 10 items or more)
10+ items - subtract $1 per item off listed grading fee
25+ items - subtract $2 per item off listed grading fee
50+ items - subtract $3 per item off listed grading fee |
Additional Upgrade Services Available for All Tiers |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
| Have photographs of the front of your item emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PH |
$5 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PHB |
$10 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item, in addition to the label (for classic style)
emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PHL |
$12 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item, in addition to the label (for classic style) emailed to you (professional print resolution - full 10MP). |
+PHR |
$20 |
| Receive a grading summary corresponding to your graded
item. |
+GR |
$5 |
| Receive a detailed report and grader's written opinion about your graded item. |
+DGR |
$15 |
| Have your item gently cleaned to remove dirt, debris, and sticky residue
if possible. |
+CL |
$3 |
| Have your modern item graded under the standard 3-tier grading scale. |
+3T |
$5 |
*All turnaround times are stated in estimated business days. Business
days are defined by AFA as Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.
**a complete listing of standard size and standard oversize action figures can be
found at www.toygrader.com. Standard sizes
include most common size action figures from popular toy lines.
****If items do not qualify as standard size, they should be submitted under the
applicable custom size tier. If custom size items are submitted with standard size
items, the longer (custom) turnaround time will apply.
*****Sliding Bottom Case Substitution applies only if an item is refused for grading
due to restoration or tampering, and you would prefer this type of case over a sealed
case. You will not be charged unless an item is refused for grading.
AFA - Standard Grading Scale
for unopened packaged toy items |
| All turnaround times are stated in ESTIMATED
business days.* |
Item Classification****
For custom-sized items measure the height, width, and depth of an item
in inches and add them together to find the sum of the 3 sides. |
Archival (includes
UV upgrade) |
Premium |
Express |
Standard |
|
UV (archival) Material
Upgrade) |
Sliding Bottom Case
Substitution |
Must Be Under $25000
value
standard (2-4 bus. day turnaround)
custom (4-6 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $1000 value
standard (4-6 bus. day turnaround)
custom (7-10 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $400 value
standard (10-15 bus. day turnaround)
custom (15-20 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $200 value
standard (30-40 bus. day turnaround)
custom (40-45 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
for items submitted under
Standard, Express, and Premium Tiers |
in case of refusal, item
will be returned in a sliding bottom acrylic case rather than a sealed
acrylic case***** |
| Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
| Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
| Standard Size Action Figure** |
A-S-A |
$80*** |
$75*** |
A-S-1 |
$60 |
$55 |
A-S-2 |
$47 |
$42 |
A-S-3 |
$35 |
$30 |
+UV |
$20 |
$15 |
+SBC |
$5 |
$5 |
| Standard Oversize Action
Figure** |
A-SO-A |
$90*** |
$85*** |
A-SO-1 |
$65 |
$60 |
A-SO-2 |
$52 |
$47 |
A-SO-3 |
$40 |
$35 |
+UV |
$25 |
$20 |
+SBC |
$10 |
$10 |
| Custom Size 1 - less than 20 inches**** |
A-C1-A |
$100*** |
$95*** |
A-C1-1 |
$75 |
$70 |
A-C1-2 |
$60 |
$55 |
A-C1-3 |
$45 |
$40 |
+UV |
$25 |
$20 |
+SBC |
$10 |
$10 |
| Custom Size 2 - 20-29 inches**** |
A-C2-A |
$125*** |
$120*** |
A-C2-1 |
$95 |
$90 |
A-C2-2 |
$80 |
$75 |
A-C2-3 |
$65 |
$60 |
+UV |
$30 |
$25 |
+SBC |
$20 |
$20 |
| Custom Size 3 - 30-39 inches**** |
A-C3-A |
$160*** |
$150*** |
A-C3-1 |
$120 |
$110 |
A-C3-2 |
$105 |
$95 |
A-C3-3 |
$90 |
$80 |
+UV |
$40 |
$35 |
+SBC |
$30 |
$30 |
| Custom Size 4 - 40-49 inches**** |
A-C4-A |
$275*** |
$260*** |
A-C4-1 |
$195 |
$180 |
A-C4-2 |
$165 |
$150 |
A-C4-3 |
$135 |
$120 |
+UV |
$80 |
$75 |
+SBC |
$40 |
$40 |
| Custom Size 5 - 50-59 inches**** |
A-C5-A |
$350*** |
$330*** |
A-C5-1 |
$240 |
$220 |
A-C5-2 |
$210 |
$190 |
A-C5-3 |
$180 |
$160 |
+UV |
$110 |
$100 |
+SBC |
$50 |
$50 |
| Custom Size 6 - 60 inches or more**** |
A-C6-A |
CALL |
CALL |
A-C6-1 |
CALL |
CALL |
A-C6-2 |
CALL |
CALL |
A-C6-3 |
CALL |
CALL |
+UV |
CALL |
CALL |
+SBC |
CALL |
CALL |
|
|
Quantity
Discounts for all Tiers
(for submissions of 10 items or more)
10+ items - subtract $1 per item off listed grading fee
25+ items - subtract $2 per item off listed grading fee
50+ items - subtract $3 per item off listed grading fee |
Additional Upgrade Services Available for All Tiers |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
| Have photographs of the front of your item emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PH |
$5 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PHB |
$10 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item, in addition to the label (for classic style)
emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PHL |
$12 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item, in addition to the label (for classic style) emailed to you (professional print resolution - full 10MP). |
+PHR |
$20 |
| Receive a grading summary corresponding to your graded
item. |
+GR |
$5 |
| Receive a detailed report and grader's written opinion about your graded item. |
+DGR |
$15 |
| Have your item gently cleaned to remove dirt, debris, and sticky residue
if possible. |
+CL |
$3 |
*All turnaround times are stated in estimated business days. Business
days are defined by AFA as Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.
**a complete listing of standard size and standard oversize action figures can be
found at www.toygrader.com. Standard sizes
include most common size action figures from popular toy lines.
***Represents minimum archival prices. Archival grading fees are either the price
listed, or 2.5% of fair market value, whichever is greater. The maximum archival
grading fee for any standard size item is $250.
****If items do not qualify as standard size, they should be submitted under the
applicable custom size tier. If custom size items are submitted with standard size
items, the longer (custom) turnaround time will apply.
*****Sliding Bottom Case Substitution applies only if an item is refused for grading
due to restoration or tampering, and you would prefer this type of case over a sealed
case. You will not be charged unless an item is refused for grading.
AFA - Qualified Grading Scale
For opened packaged toy items with unused contents (and select other types
of items******) |
| All turnaround times are stated in ESTIMATED
business days.* |
Item Classification****
For custom-sized items measure the height, width, and depth of an item
in inches and add them together to find the sum of the 3 sides. |
Archival (includes
UV upgrade) |
Premium |
Express |
Standard |
|
UV (archival) Material
Upgrade) |
Sliding Bottom Case
Substitution |
Must Be Under $25000
value
standard (2-4 bus. day turnaround)
custom (4-6 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $1000 value
standard (4-6 bus. day turnaround)
custom (7-10 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $400 value
standard (10-15 bus. day turnaround)
custom (15-20 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $200 value
standard (30-40 bus. day turnaround)
custom (40-45 bus. day turnaround)
View Member Turnaround |
for items submitted under
Standard, Express, and Premium Tiers |
in case of refusal, item
will be returned in a sliding bottom acrylic case rather than a sealed
acrylic case***** |
| Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
| Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
| Standard Size Action Figure** |
A-QS-A |
$80*** |
$75*** |
A-QS-1 |
$60 |
$55 |
A-QS-2 |
$47 |
$42 |
A-QS-3 |
$35 |
$30 |
+UV |
$20 |
$15 |
+SBC |
$5 |
$5 |
| Standard Oversize Action
Figure** |
A-QSO-A |
$90*** |
$85*** |
A-QSO-1 |
$65 |
$60 |
A-QSO-2 |
$52 |
$47 |
A-QSO-3 |
$40 |
$35 |
+UV |
$25 |
$20 |
+SBC |
$10 |
$10 |
| Custom Size 1 - less than 20 inches**** |
A-QC1-A |
$100*** |
$95*** |
A-QC1-1 |
$75 |
$70 |
A-QC1-2 |
$60 |
$55 |
A-QC1-3 |
$45 |
$40 |
+UV |
$25 |
$20 |
+SBC |
$10 |
$10 |
| Custom Size 2 - 20-29 inches**** |
A-QC2-A |
$125*** |
$120*** |
A-QC2-1 |
$95 |
$90 |
A-QC2-2 |
$80 |
$75 |
A-QC2-3 |
$65 |
$60 |
+UV |
$30 |
$25 |
+SBC |
$20 |
$20 |
| Custom Size 3 - 30-39 inches**** |
A-QC3-A |
$160*** |
$150*** |
A-QC3-1 |
$120 |
$110 |
A-QC3-2 |
$105 |
$95 |
A-QC3-3 |
$90 |
$80 |
+UV |
$40 |
$35 |
+SBC |
$30 |
$30 |
| Custom Size 4 - 40-49 inches**** |
A-QC4-A |
$275*** |
$260*** |
A-QC4-1 |
$195 |
$180 |
A-QC4-2 |
$165 |
$150 |
A-QC4-3 |
$135 |
$120 |
+UV |
$80 |
$75 |
+SBC |
$40 |
$40 |
| Custom Size 5 - 50-59 inches**** |
A-QC5-A |
$350*** |
$330*** |
A-QC5-1 |
$240 |
$220 |
A-QC5-2 |
$210 |
$190 |
A-QC5-3 |
$180 |
$160 |
+UV |
$110 |
$100 |
+SBC |
$50 |
$50 |
| Custom Size 6 - 60 inches or more**** |
A-QC6-A |
CALL |
CALL |
A-QC6-1 |
CALL |
CALL |
A-QC6-2 |
CALL |
CALL |
A-QC6-3 |
CALL |
CALL |
+UV |
CALL |
CALL |
+SBC |
CALL |
CALL |
|
|
Quantity
Discounts for all Tiers
(for submissions of 10 items or more)
10+ items - subtract $1 per item off listed grading fee
25+ items - subtract $2 per item off listed grading fee
50+ items - subtract $3 per item off listed grading fee |
Additional Upgrade Services Available for All Tiers |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
| Have photographs of the front of your item emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PH |
$5 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PHB |
$10 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item, in addition to the label (for classic style)
emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PHL |
$12 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item, in addition to the label (for classic style) emailed to you (professional print resolution - full 10MP). |
+PHR |
$20 |
| Receive a grading summary corresponding to your graded
item. |
+GR |
$5 |
| Receive a detailed report and grader's written opinion about your graded item. |
+DGR |
$15 |
| Have your item gently cleaned to remove dirt, debris, and sticky residue
if possible. |
+CL |
$3 |
*All turnaround times are stated in estimated business days. Business
days are defined by AFA as Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.
**a complete listing of standard size and standard oversize action figures can be
found at www.toygrader.com. Standard sizes
include most common size action figures from popular toy lines.
***Represents minimum archival prices. Archival grading fees are either the price
listed, or 2.5% of fair market value, whichever is greater. The maximum archival
grading fee for any standard size item is $250.
****If items do not qualify as standard size, they should be submitted under the
applicable custom size tier. If custom size items are submitted with standard size
items, the longer (custom) turnaround time will apply.
*****Sliding Bottom Case Substitution applies only if an item is refused for grading
due to restoration or tampering, and you would prefer this type of case over a sealed
case. You will not be charged unless an item is refused for grading.
******Items which receive a grade under the Qualified Grading Scale are accompanied
by a document with more detailed information about the graded item. Opened boxed
items with unused contents, autographed items, rare loose items missing accessories,
and certain hand-made and early pre-production and prototype items may be eligible
for grading under the Qualified Grading Scale. Additional information can be found
at www.toygrader.com.
AFA - Standard Grading Scale - Mailers
for catalog mailers and mail-away exclusives with unused, complete contents |
| All turnaround times are stated in ESTIMATED
business days.* |
Item Classification
For mailer items count all separate parts including each piece of paperwork.
Use the total number to determine the correct tier. For mail-away sets,
display stands, and other large items, choose one of the special size
mailer tiers. |
Archival (includes
UV upgrade) |
Premium |
Express |
Standard |
|
UV (archival) Material
Upgrade) |
Must Be Under $5000 value
4-6 bus. day turnaround
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $1000 value
7-10 bus. day turnaround
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $400 value
15-20 bus. day turnaround
View Member Turnaround |
Must Be Under $200 value
40-45 bus. day turnaround
View Member Turnaround |
for items submitted under
Standard, Express, and Premium Tiers |
| Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Tier Code |
Tier Price |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
| Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
Public |
Member |
| Mailer with Bagged Action Figure |
A-ML2P-A |
$75 |
$70 |
A-ML2P-1 |
$55 |
$50 |
A-ML2P-2 |
$45 |
$40 |
A-ML2P-3 |
$35 |
$30 |
+UV |
$20 |
$15 |
| Mailer w/bagged Action Figure plus 1 additional item |
A-ML3P-A |
$105 |
$100 |
A-ML3P-1 |
$85 |
$80 |
A-ML3P-2 |
$70 |
$65 |
A-ML3P-3 |
$55 |
$50 |
+UV |
$20 |
$15 |
| Mailer w/bagged Action Figure plus 2 additional items |
A-ML4P-A |
$155 |
$150 |
A-ML4P-1 |
$130 |
$125 |
A-ML4P-2 |
$105 |
$100 |
A-ML4P-3 |
$80 |
$75 |
+UV |
$25 |
$20 |
| Mailer w/bagged Action Figure plus 3 additional items |
A-ML5P-A |
$180 |
$175 |
A-ML5P-1 |
$155 |
$150 |
A-ML5P-2 |
$130 |
$125 |
A-ML5P-3 |
$105 |
$100 |
+UV |
$30 |
$25 |
| Mailer w/bagged Action Figure plus 4 additional items |
A-MLSPS-A |
$215 |
$205 |
A-MLSPS-1 |
$185 |
$175 |
A-MLSPS-2 |
$160 |
$150 |
A-MLSPS-3 |
$135 |
$125 |
+UV |
$35 |
$30 |
| Mailer w/special items - Medium (sum of 3 sides under 30") |
A-MLSPM-A |
$255 |
$240 |
A-MLSPM-1 |
$215 |
$200 |
A-MLSPM-2 |
$190 |
$175 |
A-MLSPM-3 |
$165 |
$150 |
+UV |
$40 |
$35 |
| Mailer w/special items - Large (sum of 3 sides over 30") |
A-MLSPL-A |
$345 |
$325 |
A-MLSPL-1 |
$270 |
$250 |
A-MLSPL-2 |
$245 |
$225 |
A-MLSPL-3 |
$220 |
$200 |
+UV |
$80 |
$75 |
|
|
Quantity
Discounts for all Tiers
(for submissions of 10 items or more)
10+ items - subtract $1 per item off listed grading fee
25+ items - subtract $2 per item off listed grading fee
50+ items - subtract $3 per item off listed grading fee |
Additional Upgrade Services Available for All Tiers |
Upgrade Code |
Upgrade Price |
| Have photographs of the front of your item emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PH |
$5 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PHB |
$10 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item, in addition to the label (for classic style)
emailed to you (web resolution). |
+PHL |
$12 |
| Have photographs of the front and back of your item, in addition to the label (for classic style) emailed to you (professional print resolution - full 10MP). |
+PHR |
$20 |
| Receive a grading summary corresponding to your graded
item. |
+GR |
$5 |
| Receive a detailed report and grader's written opinion about your graded item. |
+DGR |
$15 |
| Have your item gently cleaned to remove dirt, debris, and sticky residue
if possible. |
+CL |
$3 |
*All turnaround times are stated in estimated business days. Business
days are defined by CDA as Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.
**a complete listing of standard size and boxed diecast can be found at
www.toygrader.com. Standard sizes include
most common size diecast from popular toy lines.
****If items do not qualify as standard size, they should be submitted under the
applicable custom size tier. If custom size items are submitted with standard size
items, the longer (custom) turnaround time will apply.
*****Sliding Bottom Case Substitution applies only if an item is refused for grading
due to restoration or tampering, and youd prefer this type of case over a sealed
case. You will not be charged unless an item is refused for grading.
| Tier Type |
Estimated Turnaround |
| Platinum (Standard) |
1-3 business day(s) |
| Platinum (Custom) |
3-5 business day(s) |
| Gold (Standard) |
2-4 business day(s) |
| Gold (Custom) |
4-6 business day(s) |
| Silver (Standard) |
2-4 business day(s) |
| Silver (Custom) |
4-6 business day(s) |
| Tier Type |
Estimated Turnaround |
| Platinum (Standard) |
2-4 business day(s) |
| Platinum (Custom) |
4-6 business day(s) |
| Gold (Standard) |
3-5 business day(s) |
| Gold (Custom) |
6-8 business day(s) |
| Silver (Standard) |
4-6 business day(s) |
| Silver (Custom) |
7-10 business day(s) |
| Tier Type |
Estimated Turnaround |
| Platinum (Standard) |
5-8 business day(s) |
| Platinum (Custom) |
7-10 business day(s) |
| Gold (Standard) |
8-10 business day(s) |
| Gold (Custom) |
10-15 business day(s) |
| Silver (Standard) |
10-15 business day(s) |
| Silver (Custom) |
15-20 business day(s) |
| Tier Type |
Estimated Turnaround |
| Platinum (Standard) |
15-20 business day(s) |
| Platinum (Custom) |
20-25 business day(s) |
| Gold (Standard) |
25-30 business day(s) |
| Gold (Custom) |
30-35 business day(s) |
| Silver (Standard) |
35-40 business day(s) |
| Silver (Custom) |
40-45 business day(s) |