How card grading works – your certified slab in 4 steps
Fast, predictable and customs-free – from Germany for all of Europe, in ≤ 5 business days.
When you have a card graded, our experts examine it, assign a grade on a scale from 0.5 to 10 and seal it tamper-proof in a slab (a sealed protective case with a certificate). This protects the card’s condition for good and makes its value transparent and verifiable when you come to sell.
How the grading process works
Step 1 of 4: 01
Choose a service & pay
Choose the right grading service in the shop and complete your order.
Step 2 of 4: 02
Send your cards in safely
Send them in using our packing guide – packed safely, everything arrives intact.
Step 3 of 4: 03
Grade & seal
Our experts grade against clear criteria – centring, corners, edges, surface – on a scale from 0.5 to 10 and seal each card in a premium slab. Find out more in our grading standard. Turnaround ≤ 5 business days from when your cards arrive.
Step 4 of 4: 04
Insured return shipping
You get your slabs back insured – with tracking in your customer account. Every certificate can be verified online at our certificate check.
How much does grading cost?
Transparent fixed prices per card – including the grade, ultrasonic sealing and an online certificate:
- Cards & stickers: from €22.90 per card (premium slab)
- Booster packs: from €29.95
- Comics & box toppers: from €39.95
Insured return shipping depending on your zone. See all services in the shop.
How to pack your cards
- Card into a penny sleeve (thin protective sleeve), then into a toploader (rigid plastic holder).
- Close the toploader with a team bag (resealable bag) – don’t tape it directly.
- Into a sturdy, padded envelope/box – no loose cards.
Safe from door to door
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- Insured return shipping with tracking in your customer account.
- Ultrasonic sealing in a secure, specialist case – residue-free and permanent.
- Shipping within the EU from Germany – no customs charges, no import-tax surprises like you get with US graders.
- Every certificate can be verified online at our certificate check.
Frequently asked questions
How long does grading take?
≤ 5 business days from when your cards reach us (processing time, excluding shipping transit). We keep you posted on every status update by email.
How much does grading cost?
Cards & stickers from €22.90 per card (premium slab), booster packs from €29.95, comics & box toppers from €39.95 – including the grade, sealing and an online certificate.
Are there any customs charges?
No. Shipping is within the EU from Germany – with no customs and no import VAT.
How are my cards graded?
On a scale from 0.5 to 10 based on centring, corners, edges and surface. From a grade of 7.0 we also report subgrades – at no extra cost. You’ll find the details in our grading standard.
Are my cards insured on the return shipment?
Yes, the return shipment is insured and tracked. Please also insure valuable cards when you send them in to us.
Which cards can I send in?
Pokémon, sports and other TCG cards, as well as booster packs, comics and box toppers.
How do I verify my certificate?
Online at our certificate check – every grade can be verified there at any time.
Insured shipping · ≤ 5 business days · certificate verifiable online