Have your Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic and sports cards professionally rated, authenticated and sealed in the PGS case – fast, transparent and insured. Platin Grading Service is one of Germany's largest and most popular grading providers: made in Germany, with live status and fixed prices.
What sets us apart from the competition – and why collectors entrust us with their most valuable cards.
With our location in Germany, there are no long shipping routes or customs fees. We process and grade your cards quickly – your result is usually ready within a few business days. See how big the difference really is in our PSA vs. PGS comparison.
A certified grade documents your card's condition objectively and builds trust with buyers and collectors. The forgery-proof security logo confirms the independent inspection – a clear advantage in any price negotiation.
Every card is securely sealed in our case. A label visible only under black light, featuring our logo and a unique serial number matched with our database, guarantees authenticity and lasting protection.
We grade transparently against clear criteria: centering, corners, edges and surface. Our system was developed together with experienced collectors from the community and is continuously refined.
Our service is continuously optimized – with the goal of 100% customer satisfaction.
Grading is the professional inspection and assessment of collectible cards – such as Pokémon, sports or TCG cards. As a professional grading company from Germany, we examine authenticity and condition in detail and document the result transparently.
Based on objective criteria, value and condition can be determined reliably – the basis for fair prices when buying and selling, and for long-term value protection.
We grade almost every collecting area – from the major TCGs to sports and collectible cards. Pick a popular area or see the full range below.
Vintage to modern, EN & JP, Alt Arts, SAR & promos.
Leader, SEC, SP & Manga Rares – JP and EN.
1st Edition, Ghost, Ultimate & Starlight Rares.
Reserved List, foils, Secret Lair & Commander.
Enchanted Rares, Legendary Foils, Super Rares & promos.
Soccer, NBA, NFL, baseball & F1 – rookies, autos & parallels.
Also graded – and many more:
Sending cards abroad often means extra cost: customs & import VAT, high value-charge surcharges and weeks to months of waiting. With PGS you avoid all of that: fixed prices up front, no customs, processing in 1–15 business days, insured shipping and a live status in the customer portal. Every card is authenticated and sealed in the PGS case with a serial number & QR code. See the full comparison at PSA vs. PGS.
Grading starts at €15.95 per card – a fixed price with no value charge. You see the exact price per service (Standard, Express, Same-Day) including VAT in the price overview and configurator.
Between 1 and 15 business days depending on the chosen service. Track progress live on the status page.
We grade all common TCGs – including Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic as well as sports and other collectible cards.
Yes. We grade Japanese and international cards and provide a matching acrylic holder for the Japanese card format.
Yes. PGS is a German grading alternative to PSA – without customs, with fixed prices, short turnaround and live status. More at PSA vs. PGS.
Your cards are transported insured and covered for the entire time they are with us. You can also drop them off in person at our store in Cologne.
Every submission is checked for authenticity. If a card turns out to be fake, we generally keep it to remove it from circulation; with proof of purchase we provide a written report. See our FAQ.
Yes. Every sealed card receives a unique serial number with QR code, so the grade can be verified at any time on our status page.
Give your collectible cards the value they deserve – with a certified, independent grade. Start your grading now or talk to our team in person.
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