Good news for Aussie collectors! PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), the world's leading card grading company, has officially reopened direct international submissions — including those from Australia. After a brief pause earlier this year due to U.S. tariff issues, the submission gates are wide open again.
If you’re buying, grading, and flipping trading cards in Australia, here’s everything you need to know about PSA’s updated submission policy in 2025.
✅ Why PSA Paused International Submissions in 2025
In April 2025, PSA temporarily suspended international submissions due to newly imposed U.S. tariffs on trading cards. These tariffs increased the cost of declaring value for non-U.S. senders, which would have caused grading fees to spike for collectors across the globe — including right here in Australia.
✅ PSA Reopens the Doors: International Submissions Are Back
In mid-2025, PSA officially announced that international card grading submissions have resumed, resolving the issues with international declared value processing. This is a major win for collectors and investors alike, particularly in hot markets like AFL, NBA, Pokémon, and TCG.
🚀 What This Means for Australian Collectors
Now that the submission freeze has lifted, here’s what Aussie hobbyists can do:
Send Cards Directly to PSA in the U.S. again, without third-party reroutes or holding periods.
Use PSA’s Economy and Value Tiers with confidence, knowing your cards won’t be held or rejected.
Streamline turnaround times — no more delays due to policy uncertainty.
Avoid higher tariffs now that PSA has restructured its handling of international value declarations.
🔧 How to Submit to PSA from Australia (Step-by-Step)
Create or Log Into Your PSA Account
Sign up at psacard.com.
Choose Your Submission Type
For most Australian collectors, Value or Economy tier is ideal for mid-range cards (AFL, NBA rookies, Pokémon, etc.).
Package Your Cards Securely
Use card savers, team bags, and bubble mailers. Always double-box high-value items.
Ship via Registered International Courier
Use DHL Express or Australia Post International Express with full tracking and declared insurance.
Track Your Submission Status Online
PSA offers real-time submission tracking via your account dashboard.
🔒 Pro Tip: Use a Grading Middleman Service
Not comfortable handling customs and U.S. shipping yourself?
Services like Graded Cards Australia offer middleman grading with:
Bulk submission pricing
Local drop-off and pickup
Declared value advice
Hands-on packaging and prep
👉 Contact us today to get your cards submitted to PSA — safely and professionally.
🏆 Why PSA Grading Still Matters in 2025
Higher resale value on eBay & marketplaces
Card protection and authentication
Improved buyer trust for AFL, Pokémon, NBA, and vintage cards
Pop reports and registry tracking
Especially for Collingwood AFL stars like Nick Daicos or vintage legends like Ted Whitten, a PSA 10 slab can multiply your return on investment.
🔍 Final Thoughts: Is Now the Time to Grade?
Yes. With PSA now fully open for international submissions, and the Aussie market heating up again, this is a prime window to get your raw cards graded — before prices and turnaround times rise again.
✉️ Ready to Submit to PSA from Australia?
Let us handle it for you.
At Graded Cards Australia, we offer expert middleman submission services to PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGA — with fast turnaround and peace of mind.
Contact us here or email us at faz@gradedcardsaustralia.com.au to get started.
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