PSA/DNA, Beckett Authentication Services, James Spence Authentication (JSA), and CGC-linked JSA services use different fee structures. Important numbersBeckett preliminary digital review: $10 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 20 minutes , before taxes)JSA one-autograph Letter of Authenticity service: starting at $50CGC and JSA comic authentication: $30 per autograph , plus grading, plus grading Beckett autograph grading: 50% of the authentication chargePSA jumbo-holder surcharge: $30How Much Does Autograph Authentication Cost? Beckett states that its autograph grading charge equals half the normal authentication rate, so a $35 authentication fee creates a $17.50 grading charge under the published autograph grading formula. For signed comics, CGC currently lists JSA authentication at $30 per autograph and autograph grading at $30 per collectible, with the normal grading tier charged separately under the combined comic submission charges. At C2E2 in 2026, CGC and JSA listed on-site autograph authentication at $35 per autograph and autograph grading at $35 per book, according to the published convention service table.