Everything you need to know about grading.

Grading is the professional inspection and assessment of collectible cards. We verify authenticity and assess the condition against clear criteria (centering, corners, edges, surface) and assign a grade from 1 to 10.

Depending on the service you choose, between 1 and 15 business days. We always work as fast as possible, without compromising on quality.

We grade all common trading card games – including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super and Digimon. Cards in Japanese format (59 mm × 86 mm) require a special acrylic holder, which we provide accordingly. Have a special card? Just get in touch with us.

The grade "A" stands for Authentic. It is awarded when a card has been altered so that an objective condition assessment is not possible – e.g. too damaged, painted over or with concealed flaws. Autographs and signatures also count as such subsequent modifications. Good to know: we can still grade signed cards if you include proof of authenticity – e.g. photo or video evidence of the signing, or other authentication methods. Official autograph cards are of course also possible.

Yes. All grades below 10 are also awarded in 0.5 steps – i.e. 9.5, 8.5, 7.5 … down to 1.5. This lets us reflect your card's condition even more precisely.

The Gold Label is our highest distinction: only cards that achieve grade 10 in all four subgrades (centering, corners, edges, surface) receive this exclusive golden special label – the crown of any collection.

Yes. Throughout their entire stay with us, your cards are fully insured and protected against all common risks.

After your order you'll receive all the information for secure shipping. Alternatively, you can drop off your cards in person at our store.

Our scale ranges from 1 (Poor) to 10 (Gem Mint). The overall grade is based on the analysis of centering, corners, edges and surface. Learn more on our “Grading Scale” page.

A security label visible only under UV light, featuring our logo and a unique serial number. It confirms the authenticity of the seal and protects against forgery.

Yes. Via our status page you can check at any time which step your card is currently in.

Prices depend on the service you choose (e.g. Standard or Express) and are shown transparently in the shop. You see the total price incl. VAT before completing your order – with no hidden costs.

Every sealed card receives a unique certificate number. On our status page you can enter this number and instantly retrieve the stored grading data – so authenticity can be verified at any time.

We treat your data confidentially. Your e-mail address is used exclusively for our internal marketing (e.g. status updates and our own offers) and is never passed on to third parties. Details can be found in our privacy policy.