How to Submit Cards to PSA From Canada

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Getting a card graded by PSA from Canada used to mean cross-border shipping, customs forms and surprise duty bills. That changed when PSA opened its Canadian receiving centre. Here is how to send cards to PSA from anywhere in Canada, how to pack them so nothing gets delayed, and how to decide which cards are worth grading.

Where to Send Your Cards

PSA Canada opened its receiving centre in the Greater Toronto Area in October 2025. You can mail your submission there or drop it off in person:

  • PSA Canada: 5560 Explorer Drive, Unit 101, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5M3
  • Drop-off hours: Monday to Thursday 10 am to 6 pm, Friday 10 am to 7 pm (check PSA before you go, holiday hours change)
  • Duty free: PSA says submissions through PSA Canada come with no added tariffs or international shipping charges

If you are in BC like us, mailing to Mississauga is the simplest route. PSA Canada is a receiving centre, so your cards are still graded by PSA, the same as any other submission.

How to Submit Cards to PSA From Canada

  1. Start a submission online. Use PSA’s Canadian site to create your order, pick a service level and list every card. Print the submission form.
  2. Sleeve every card. Use a clear penny sleeve. PSA asks you to avoid coloured or opaque sleeves.
  3. Put each card in a semi-rigid holder. PSA wants a flexible holder like a Card Saver I (3 5/16″ x 4 7/8″). No toploaders, screw-downs or tape. PSA warns that cards sent in toploaders or hard holders cause delays and the holders won’t be returned.
  4. Stack them in order. Item 1 on top, matching the order on your form. Don’t write on the holders.
  5. Pack it tight. Put the stack between two pieces of cardboard with 2 or 3 rubber bands, wrap it, and pack it in a new box with no empty space.
  6. Label and ship. Put the form inside, tape the box with packing tape and stick the tracking label from your confirmation page directly on the box.

Quick tip: semi-rigid holders and penny sleeves are the two supplies you need. Buy them before you start your order so you’re not stuck waiting.

Grading supplies

What It Costs

Your total has three parts: the grading fee for your service level, shipping and handling, and tax.

  • Grading fee: set by the service level you pick. PSA prices and turnaround times change often, and the cheapest bulk tiers have been paused at times, so check PSA’s current pricing page before you submit.
  • Declared value: each service level has a value limit. If PSA grades your card and it is worth more than your tier allows, they move it up a tier and bill the difference.
  • Shipping and handling: PSA’s return shipping and handling for 1 to 4 cards with a declared value under $3,000 is listed at $19.99, and it goes up with more cards or higher values.
  • Your shipping to PSA: use a tracked, insured service. A box from Vancouver to Mississauga usually takes a few business days.

Other Ways to Get Cards Graded in Canada

  • Local card shops and group submitters pool cards from many collectors into one big order. You pay a small fee per card, which often works out cheaper for a handful of cards.
  • Some EB Games stores accept cards for PSA grading. Check with your local store first, not every location takes part.

Is Your Card Worth Grading?

Grading costs money and takes time, so it only makes sense when the graded card is worth clearly more than the raw card plus your costs. The best candidates are rookies, low-numbered parallels and key cards in sharp condition. Check centering, corners, edges and surface before you send anything. Read raw vs graded cards for a full breakdown.

After Your Cards Come Back

Every PSA slab has a cert number you can look up. See how to check a PSA cert, and keep your slabs scratch-free in graded card sleeves.

Would you rather skip the wait? Browse our graded slabs, every PSA card lists its cert number. Want to sell cards instead of grading them? See sell your cards.

PSA Grading Prices in 2026

PSA raised prices for new submissions on February 10, 2026. These are PSA’s listed prices per card in US dollars. Canadians pay in USD, so your bank’s exchange rate applies.

ServicePrice per Card (USD)Est. Turnaround
Value Bulk (Collectors Club only)$24.99Longest wait
Value$32.99Long wait
Value Plus$49.99About 45 business days
Value Max$64.99About 35 business days
Regular$79.99About 25 business days

Higher tiers (Express and up) cost more and are based on the card’s declared value. PSA changes pricing often, so check psacard.com before you submit.

Do You Need a Collectors Club Membership?

For the cheapest tier, yes. Value Bulk is a Collectors Club-only service and now covers sports cards and TCG cards like Pokémon together. If you only grade a few cards a year, a paid membership may not save you money. If you send bulk submissions, it usually does.

PSA in Canada: Online Submissions and Shows

PSA runs a Canadian online submission centre and attends Canadian card shows. In November 2026 PSA offered on-site grading at the Toronto Sport Card Expo in Mississauga, with orders created through the PSA Canada online submission centre. Dropping cards off at a show can save you cross-border shipping and the risk of customs delays. Check PSA’s events page for upcoming Canadian shows.

Is It Worth Grading in 2026?

With Value Bulk around US$25 per card plus shipping both ways, grading makes the most sense for cards that could be worth noticeably more in a PSA 9 or 10. Check recent sold prices for raw vs graded copies first. Our guide on what your card is worth shows how.

PSA Submission Canada FAQ

Can I submit to PSA from Canada? Yes. You can submit online and ship your cards, or use PSA’s Canadian submission options and on-site grading at events when available.

Do I pay duties on cards I send to PSA? Customs rules can change, so follow PSA’s current shipping instructions for Canada and declare the package as cards sent for grading and return. Using a show drop-off avoids the cross-border step.

What should my cards go in? A penny sleeve inside a semi-rigid card saver. See card savers vs toploaders.

Rather Buy Graded Cards Online?

Skip the grading wait and buy graded cards online at Card Tings. We stock graded cards and PSA slabs, graded Pokémon slabs and raw sports cards, each with real photos of the exact card and the PSA cert number listed so you can verify it first.

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