Which DCM Plan Fits Your Collection? Packs, Membership and Enterprise Compared
Aaron Judge (2025 Topps Chrome 90s All-Star #90ASG-12), Sylveon ex (30th Celebration #153/128, 2026) and The Hermit (Kayou Naruto), each graded DCM 10 Gem Mint in DCM Heritage label slabs
One-time packs, Card Lovers membership and Enterprise plans, with the per-grade price, what expires and what does not.
Quick answer
A DCM grade costs $2.99 for a single credit. One-time packs bring that down to $2.00 (Pro, 5 credits), $1.00 (Elite, 20) and $0.66 (VIP, 150, the lowest one-time pack rate). Card Lovers membership is $49.99 a month for 70 credits ($0.71 each) or $449 a year for 900 credits ($0.50 each, the lowest per-grade price). Consumer credits never expire. Enterprise plans for shops are $199 or $399 a month, and their monthly allowance resets each billing cycle.
The short answer: if you are grading a handful of cards, buy a pack. If you grade every month, Card Lovers is cheaper per card. If you run a shop or a break and grade for customers, look at Enterprise. Consumer credits never expire, so the main risk of buying a bigger pack is only paying up front.
DCM pricing table: Basic $2.99 for 1 credit; Pro $9.99 for 5 ($2.00 per grade); Elite $19.99 for 20 ($1.00); VIP $99 for 150 ($0.66, lowest one-time pack rate); Card Lovers Monthly $49.99 for 70 per month ($0.71); Card Lovers Annual $449 for 900 ($0.50, lowest per grade overall)
DCM prices at a glance (October 2026)
| Option | Price | Grades | Per grade | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2.99 | 1 | $2.99 | Trying it on one card |
| Pro | $9.99 | 5 | $2.00 | A few cards |
| Elite | $19.99 | 20 | $1.00 | A binder page or a box break |
| VIP | $99 | 150 | $0.66 | Lowest one-time pack rate |
| Card Lovers Monthly | $49.99 a month | 70 a month | $0.71 | Grading every month |
| Card Lovers Annual | $449 a year | 900 up front | $0.50 | Lowest per-grade price overall |
Every new account starts with 2 free credits, and one credit grades one card. Every grade includes the four subgrades, a written condition report and printable labels. Prices are in USD; live prices and checkout are on the pricing page.
One-time packs or a membership?
Packs are one purchase, nothing recurring. On an eligible first purchase, Basic, Pro and Elite add bonus credits (1, 3 and 5 respectively). The VIP pack adds a VIP diamond emblem to your labels. VIP details.
Card Lovers is a subscription. Monthly gives 70 credits each month and can be cancelled anytime. Annual gives 900 credits up front for the year. Members also get 20% off any additional credit purchases and a Card Lover heart emblem on their labels. Card Lovers details.
A simple rule: if you would buy more than one Elite pack a month, Monthly costs less per card. If you are sure you will grade a few hundred cards over the year, Annual is the lowest price DCM offers.
Do credits expire?
Consumer credits never expire, whether they came from a pack or from Card Lovers. Credits you do not use this month are still there next month and next year.
Enterprise works differently. Enterprise plans include a monthly grade allowance that resets each billing cycle; unused monthly grades do not roll over. Overage packs bought on top of the allowance do roll over. This difference is the most common source of confusion, so it is worth stating plainly.
Enterprise: for shops, breakers and dealers
| Plan | Price | Grades included | Per grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | $199 a month | 400 a month | $0.50 |
| Enterprise | $399 a month | 1,000 a month | $0.40 |
| Overage pack | $12.50 | 25 | $0.50 |
Enterprise accounts grade under their own brand with a storefront and a verification page. The store supplies its own holders and printing. See Enterprise and the Enterprise Program Terms.
Which one is right for you?
- Under 5 cards: use your 2 free credits, then Basic or Pro.
- A binder or a box at a time: Elite.
- A whole collection in one go: VIP.
- Grading every month: Card Lovers Monthly.
- Hundreds of cards a year: Card Lovers Annual.
- Grading for customers: Enterprise.
Prices as of October 8, 2026. Current prices and terms are always on the pricing page and in the Terms.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does DCM grading cost?
- A single grade costs $2.99. Packs bring the per-card price down to $2.00, $1.00 and $0.66 (VIP, 150 credits for $99). Card Lovers Annual is $449 for 900 grades, $0.50 a card, the lowest per-grade price DCM offers.
- Do DCM credits expire?
- Consumer credits never expire, whether they come from a pack or from Card Lovers. Enterprise plans are different: their monthly grade allowance resets each billing cycle, while separately purchased overage packs roll over.
- Is the VIP pack the cheapest way to grade?
- VIP is the lowest one-time pack rate at $0.66 a card. Card Lovers Annual is lower overall at $0.50 a card, but it is a yearly subscription.
- Are there free grades?
- Yes. Every new account starts with 2 free credits, enough to grade two cards.