GRADING GUIDE · 2026 HUB
Funko Pop Grading Guide
Everything you need to figure out whether your Funko Pop is worth shipping to CGC, Beckett, SWAU, VVGS, or PGS in 2026 — without paying the $25 submission fee to find out. Updated for the post-PSA market with free pre-grade tools, defect-by-defect guides, and an honest ROI calculator.
Start here
If you're new: read how to check Funko Pop condition first — it covers the 8 things every grader looks at. Then run your Pop through our free AI grade predictor to get a real number before you pay anyone.
If you're returning after PSA's December 2025 exit, start with the post-PSA playbook and the 2026 grader ranking.
Trying to decide on a specific Pop? Use the is-it-worth-the-money ROI math and the 7 worth-grading categories.
The 4 most-used pages
PSA stopped grading — what now? The 2026 survival playbook with the 5-grader landscape and what to do with in-flight submissions.
Best Funko Pop grading service 2026 Side-by-side ranking of CGC, Beckett, SWAU, VVGS, and PGS with per-Pop matching.
Should I grade my Funko Pop? The decision guide that funnels straight into the free ROI calculator and grade predictor.
Free grade predictor Upload 5 photos, get a per-grader prediction in 60 seconds. First 2 are free.
All grading guides
The full library.
Pillar guides
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Funko Pop condition checker
funko pop condition checker
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Should I grade my Funko Pop?
should I grade my funko pop
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How Funko Pops are graded
how funko pops are graded
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AI Funko Pop grading
ai funko pop grading
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PSA vs CGC vs Beckett for Funko Pops
psa vs cgc vs beckett funko pop
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Funko Pop grading prices, 2026
funko pop grading prices
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PSA stopped grading Funko Pops. What now?
psa stopped grading funko pops what now
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PSA Funko alternatives, 2026
psa funko alternative 2026
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Best Funko Pop grading service, 2026
best funko pop grading service 2026
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Funko Pop grading turnaround time, 2026
funko pop grading turnaround time 2026
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CGC Funko Pop grading cost, 2026
cgc funko pop grading cost 2026
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VVGS vs CGC for Funko Pops
vvgs vs cgc funko
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VVGS vs PGS for Funko Pops
vvgs vs pgs funko grading
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PGS vs CGC for Funko Pops
pgs vs cgc funko
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SWAU Funko grading — honest review
swau funko grading review
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Beckett Funko grading — honest review
beckett funko grading review
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Funko Pop authentication services
funko pop authentication service
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Best place to grade Funko Pop autographs
best place to grade funko pop autographs
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Funko Pop reholder service guide
funko pop grade reholder service
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Is grading my Funko Pop worth the money?
is grading my funko pop worth the money
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Which Funko Pops should I grade?
which funko pops should i grade
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Should I grade my common Funko Pop?
should i grade my common funko pop
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Funko Pop grade 9 vs 10 — the price gap
funko pop psa 9 vs 10 price difference
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Funko Pop graded vs ungraded value
funko pop graded vs ungraded value
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Funko Pop graded resale value
funko pop graded resale value
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Funko Pop value after grading
funko pop value after grading
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Cheapest Funko Pop grading service
cheapest funko pop grading service
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Funko Pop bulk grading discounts
funko pop bulk grading discount
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Funko Pop grading insurance & shipping cost
funko pop grading insurance shipping cost
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Best graded Funko Pops to buy in 2026
best graded funko pops to buy
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Funko Pop grading subgrades, explained
funko pop grading subgrades explained
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How to grade a Funko Pop yourself
how to grade a funko pop yourself
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How to photograph a Funko Pop for grading
how to photograph funko pop for grading
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Funko Pop grading checklist before submitting
funko pop grading checklist before submitting
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Funko Pop grading mistakes to avoid
funko pop grading mistakes to avoid
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How to remove Funko Pop window scratches before grading
how to remove funko pop window scratches before grading
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The Funko Pop defect heatmap
funko pop defect heatmap
By defect type
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Funko Pop corner damage, graded
funko pop corner damage grading
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Funko Pop window scratches, graded
funko pop window scratch grading
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Funko Pop dent grading
funko pop dent grading
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Funko Pop crease grading
funko pop crease grading
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Funko Pop shelf wear grading
funko pop shelf wear grading
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Funko Pop box sticker condition
funko pop box sticker condition guide
By rarity
FAQ · funko pop grading guide
Asked & answered.
Is Popinspect an official grader?
No. We are pre-grade intelligence — we predict what CGC, Beckett, SWAU, VVGS, or PGS are likely to grade your Pop. The official grade still comes from them. We just make sure you only ship the ones worth shipping. See our 47-point rubric →
How much does Popinspect cost?
Credit packs that never expire. Curious — 2 free credits. Starter — $29 / 10. Collector — $99 / 50 ($1.98/credit). Bulk — $349 / 250 ($1.40/credit + concierge submission to CGC, Beckett, SWAU, VVGS, or PGS). See full pricing →
Didn't PSA stop grading Funko Pops?
Yes — PSA discontinued Funko Pop grading on December 1, 2025. The major options in 2026 are CGC (Sarasota, FL), Beckett (Plano, TX), SWAU (St. Louis, MO), VVGS, and PGS. Popinspect's predictor is calibrated for all of them. Read the full post-PSA playbook →
How accurate is the Popinspect pre-grade?
We match the official PSA grade within ±0.5 in 94% of audited cases (12,000 historical submissions used for calibration), and within ±1.0 in 99%. Borderline calls return MAYBE with the specific reason rather than guessing. See the 47-point methodology →
How fast is a Popinspect pre-grade?
Around 60 seconds — about 30 seconds of vision-model inspection plus report rendering. Run a free pre-grade →
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