TCG & Sports Cards Grading

What is Card Grading?

Card grading is a process where a sports or trading card is assessed and given a numerical grade based on its condition, typically encompassing centering, corners, edges, and surface. This grade reflects the card's overall pristine state, with higher grades indicating better condition and higher value. The highest possible grade is usually a 10

What is Card Grading companies do we deal with?

PSA

PSA is the largest and most respected third-party authentication and grading company in the world for trading cards and memorabilia.

Authentication is the process of verifying the originality or genuineness of a trading card. Grading is assessing the quality and condition of a trading card using PSA’s 10-point grading scale. Grading can only take place after a trading card has been deemed authentic.

CGC Cards

Get an accurate assessment of the authenticity and condition of your cards by submitting them to CGC for certification. CGC utilizes an industry-standard 10-point grading scale topped by a Gem Mint 10 and, for the very best, a Pristine 10. Cards that receive the CGC Pristine 10 grade — which is reserved exclusively for flawless cards under 10-times magnification — receive a special gold CGC Pristine 10 label.

Where do I take my cards for grading?

All cards submissions are handed in person at our store. You can find our store location and timings using google maps.

Once the card is done with the grading process, we will contact you and you can receive the card directly from us.

 

What do I need to bring to get my cards submitted?

All cards sent for grading will be placed in a Semi-regid top loader and soft sleeve. If you do not have that, you can ask the staff to help you get some. but other than that, you just need to fill up our application form, complete the payment and we handle things from there.

 

When do you send my cards?

We ship out cards once a month every the first week of each month. Sometimes holidays happen and offices close and that means we will ship it after the holidays. So if you submit a card in lets say January, we will ship it out the first week of February.

 

How long does it take for my card to come back?

Once the card arrives at the grading facility, the estimated turnaround time will be the based on the service you selected. Normally PSA will be done in 3-5 months and CGC will be 1-3 months.

 

What is Max Insured Value?

Max Insured Value is the highest compensation you can receive if your collectible is damaged or lost.

 

Grading service pricing:

PSA: Takes from 3-5 months once at PSA Facility

- TCG Grading: BD11 (Max insured Value: $200)
. (1992-present) Non-sports cards are eligible.
. Includes standard imaging of front and back cards on PSA Website.

- TCG Grading: BD14 (Max insured Value: $500)
. (1992-present) Sports cards are eligible.
. Includes standard imaging of front and back cards on PSA Website.

- Regular Grading: BD38 (Max insured Value: $1500)
. Includes standard imaging of front and back cards on PSA Website.
. Cards graded come in a fitted sleeve protector.

CGC: Coming soon