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The submission guide

How it works.

Our streamlined 4-step process is designed to get your cards authenticated, graded, and protected faster than anyone else.

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  1. 01

    Create Account

    Sign up in seconds to manage your submissions and track your collection.

  2. 02

    Start Submission

    Tell us about your cards and select your preferred service level.

  3. 03

    Ship Your Cards

    Send your cards to our secure facility using our packing guide.

  4. 04

    Grade & Encapsulate

    Our experts authenticate, grade, and seal your cards in premium slabs.

Step 01

Our data does the work

Identification

Simply search our card database of over 250,000 cards. We automatically pull in all the technical data like Set Name, Release Year, and Card Number. You just confirm the variation.

  • Instant Search-as-you-type
  • Automated Set Recognition
  • One-click Multi-card Add
Step 02

Pack with confidence

Submission

Once your online order is complete, print your submission form and packing slip. Our system generates a unique QR code for each order to ensure 100% accuracy from the moment your cards arrive.

Secure Packing

Use semi-rigids, sleeves, and a sturdy box. Download our full packing guide inside the portal.

Insurance

Full transit insurance available for every shipment.

Live Tracking

Get notified the second we sign for your package.

Flexible Protection

Unlike our competitors, we do not force you to purchase additional insurance for your items. However, we strongly recommend adding extra coverage for high-value collections to ensure total peace of mind during transit.

Step 03

The process

Where technology meets professional expertise.

Authentication

Every card undergoes strict multi-point verification to ensure total authenticity before grading begins.

AI-Assisted ID

Our proprietary AI engine scans every millimeter of the card surface to assist our graders with pixel-perfect accuracy.

Final Certification

A senior grader performs the final evaluation before the card is permanently sealed in our premium UV-protected slab.

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Start your submission today and give your collection the Gold Standard.

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