GRADING PROCESS

🧾 How Does the Process Work?

 

βœ… Step 1 – Place Your Order

Choose how many cards you’d like to have graded and place your order.
• After completing your order, you’ll receive an invoice and a grading form by email (check your spam folder just in case!).

 

βœ… Step 2 – Complete Payment & Grading Form

Fill in the grading form carefully and complete the payment.
• Double-check your details to ensure a smooth grading process.

 

βœ… Step 3 – Shipping Label & Tracking

Purchase a shipping label from your preferred carrier.
• Email us the tracking number together with your completed grading form.
πŸ’‘ Tip: Arrange your cards in the same order as listed on the grading form to make the process faster.

 

βœ… Step 4 – Packaging Your Cards

Place each card in a soft sleeve, then into a Card Saver.
If you don’t have Card Savers, Toploaders are fine — just make sure they can be opened easily to avoid delays.

Bundle your cards securely between cardboard or bubble wrap.
• Use a sturdy box and fill any empty space with bubble wrap or paper.
⚠️ Note: Shipping is always the sender’s responsibility — we recommend adding insurance!

What do we look for during grading?

 

We assess the following key aspects of each card:

  • Surface

  • Centering

  • Edges

  • Corners

These factors are inspected using professional tools, including a centering meter, UV lighting, and a microscope.

πŸ† The Final Grade

The final grade is determined by four subgrades.
Rule: The overall grade can never be more than one point higher than the lowest subgrade.
(Example: if corners receive a 5, the final grade cannot exceed a 6.)

Once all aspects have been reviewed:
βœ… The final grade is assigned
βœ… A custom label is printed
βœ… The card and label are sealed with an ultrasonic sealing machine, ensuring long-term protection

πŸ“Έ Significant damage may be photographed (only when relevant) — this way, you’ll always understand your card’s final grade.
Final photos of each slab are also added to our database.

 

πŸ“¬ Updates & Shipping

Every Monday morning, you’ll receive a status update via email.
Have a question in the meantime? • Just reach out — we’re happy to help!

When grading is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your tracking code, allowing you to follow your shipment.

All orders are shipped:
βœ… With insurance
βœ… With track & trace
βœ… Fully handled by us