GRADING COMPANY COMPARISON · 2026

PSA vs CGC vs Beckett for Funko Pops.

Three graders, three quirks. Pick wrong and you pay 8 weeks of wait time for a grade that's lower than it could've been. Here's the honest comparison.

Find the right grader — free →

At-a-glance comparison

Grader	HQ	Fee (Pop)	Turnaround	Strictest on
PSA	Newport Beach, CA	$20-25	4-6 wk	Paint surface
CGC	Sarasota, FL	$23	3-5 wk	Authenticity
Beckett	Plano, TX	$25	6-8 wk	Centering

Which grader should you pick?

PSA is the safe default. Highest brand recognition with collectors, fastest turnaround for modern Pops, and the most consistent grading across submissions. Pick PSA if you're undecided.

CGC wins for signed Pops, convention exclusives, and chase variants. Their authentication service is the strongest of the three — their slab paper trail is the one buyers trust most for high-value provenance plays.

Beckett wins when your Pop's centering is exceptional. Their strict centering pays off — a Beckett 9.5 with a 4.0 centering subgrade out-resells a PSA 9.5 by a meaningful margin. Use them for high-value Pops where the centering is your best feature.

Cheapest Funko Pop grading service

CGC is technically cheapest per submission at $23. But the cheapest path isn't 'cheapest grader' — it's 'don't submit bad Pops.' One avoided $25 mistake pays for 12+ Popinspect pre-grades. The Popinspect Bulk plan ($1.40/credit) includes concierge submission to any of the three.

FAQ · psa vs cgc vs beckett funko pop

Asked & answered.

Who's the best Funko Pop grading service?

Depends on the Pop. PSA is the safe default with the broadest collector recognition. CGC wins for signed / chase / convention authentication. Beckett wins for high-value Pops with exceptional centering. Get a Popinspect pre-grade first to see which subgrade is your strongest.

Which grader is cheapest for Funko Pops?

CGC at $23/Pop, then PSA at $20-25, then Beckett at $25. Add ~$15-25 round-trip shipping. Bulk submission discounts cut 10-30% off the unit price at all three.

Which grader is fastest for Funko Pops in 2026?

CGC ~3-5 weeks, PSA ~4-6 weeks, Beckett ~6-8 weeks (all economy tier). Express tiers exist at all three for ~3× the fee with 1-2 week turnaround.

Can I submit signed Funko Pops?

Yes, but go with CGC — their signature authentication adds the most value to a signed slab. PSA also authenticates signatures; Beckett's autograph service is separate from their grading service and adds a fee.

What's PGS Funko Pop grading?

PGS (Pop Grading Service) is a smaller specialty grader focused exclusively on Funko Pops. Fees are lower (~$15-20), but resale liquidity is significantly lower than PSA/CGC/Beckett — buyers pay less for PGS slabs because the brand is less recognized.

Is Popinspect an official grader?

No. We are pre-grade intelligence — we predict what PSA, CGC, or Beckett are likely to grade your Pop. The official grade still comes from them. We just make sure you only ship the ones worth shipping.

Keep reading