Grading 

What to Expect

Card grading is the process of having a trading card evaluated by a professional third-party company to determine its condition. Cards are examined based on several key factors: centering, corners, edges, and surface. After inspection, the card is assigned a grade, typically on a 1 to 10 scale, and then sealed in a tamper-proof case for protection and authenticity. One thing to consider when setting expectations is the timeframe it takes to receive your card back. There are different pricing options based on how quickly you want to receive your card back. Even with this, the grading companies can still get behind. Also, That time frame starts when the grading company receives the card. There is also processing for us to prepare your cards for grading. These times change based on demand, and it is important when you have your cards sent off. 

Why Grade?

Increases Value: Graded cards, especially those that receive high marks like a PSA 10 or BGS 9.5, often carry a significantly higher market value than raw (ungraded) cards.

 

Builds Buyer Trust: Grading adds legitimacy and transparency, making it easier to sell or trade with confidence.

 

Preservation: The sealed case helps protect the card from damage and long-term wear.

 

Authentication: Grading services verify that the card is genuine, which is especially important in today’s market.

WHy Not Grade?

Low-Value Cards: If the card is inexpensive, the cost of grading may outweigh any increase in value.

 

Visible Damage: Cards with noticeable flaws like creases, heavy edge wear, or miscentering are unlikely to receive a high grade, making grading less worthwhile.

 

Common or Base Cards: Unless they are rare variations, parallels, or highly sought-after players, mass-produced base cards may not benefit much from grading.

Inspection & CARD prep screening: $5 Per card

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TRack your PSA ORDers

Gameday uses Slabtracker to enable its Customers to see latest progress on their grading submission. When you submitted your grading, you were emailed a SUBMISSION ID. Enter that ID number into the box below to check on the real time status of your grading submission.

SLabshield

labShield financially safeguards each grading order against damage, loss, and theft. If there is an issue during the shipping or grading process, SlabShield ensures reimbursement at current market value. 

Simply visit the website, fill in the order and customer details, add images, and file a claim reason...and we take it from there

Get full replacement value, not grading credit!

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