Your Cards. Better Grades.
What We Offer
We offer expert pre-grading services to help your trading cards look their best and score higher. From gentle surface cleaning and smudge removal to detailed evaluations of centering, corners, edges, and surface flaws - we prep every card with care. Each submission is protected with premium sleeves and holders, along with packing tips to ensure safe delivery to grading companies. Optional submission handling to PSA, BGS, and more coming soon.
OUR SERVICES
Select the service that fits your cards best—whether it’s a quick clean or a full grading-ready package.
A careful inspection and light, non‑invasive clean to help your card present at its best, plus an honest recommendation on whether it’s worth grading.
Best for: Raw cards you’re considering for PSA submission.
What you get
Pre‑grade assessment: Centering, corners, edges, surface review under magnification and proper lighting.
Recommendation:Grade it / Do not grade with a grade‑range estimate (not a guarantee) and key risk notes.
Gentle clean: Fingerprint/surface dust removal only (no chemicals, no alterations).
Prep for submission: New penny sleeve + Card Saver/semi‑rigid, labeled with your card details.
Documentation: Findings summary + photos of front/back before and after prep.
Turnaround: Standard 3–5 business days. Rush add‑on available.
Pricing: Per card with bulk bundles (5+, 10+, 25+). Add exact numbers later.
Fine print: I never trim, recolor, press, or alter cards. Grades are never guaranteed.
Add‑ons
Rush (48/24‑hour)
High‑res before/after photo set for your records
Comp snapshot (recent solds link sheet)
I do the admin and logistics so you don’t have to—forms, packing, insured shipping, and return handling with PSA
Best for: Collectors who want a smooth, transparent grading process.
What’s included
Consult & plan: Choose the right grading company and service tier (Value/Regular/Express) based on card value/timeline.
Paperwork: Accurate forms + declare value guidelines.
Packing: Card Savers, protective packaging, rigid shipper.
Shipping: Outbound insured shipping to the grader and inbound return handling.
Status updates: Email updates at key milestones (received, graded, shipped back).
Final QC: On return, I check slabs for case damage/mislabels and re‑pack for you.
You pay for
My service fee (flat per card or tiered bundle)
Pass‑through grading fees set by the grading company
Pass‑through insured shipping/handling
Turnaround: My handling time is typically 2–4 business days; the grader’s timeline varies by tier.
Fine print: No grade guarantees. By submitting you agree to each grader’s Terms & Conditions.
Optional add‑ons
Slab sleeves + graded card storage box
Post‑grade consignment (I list and sell it for you)
Professional listing and sales management for graded or raw cards you want to sell.
Best for: Cards with real market demand where presentation and negotiation matter.
How it works
Intake & comps: We review authenticity/condition and pull recent solds to set strategy.
Agreement: We choose listing channels (eBay/Whatnot/IG/Goldin/PWCC—case by case) and set reserve or buy‑now.
Presentation: Pro photos, clean titles, optimized keywords, and description that buyers trust.
Listing & response: I handle buyer questions, offers, and deal flow.
Secure ship & payout: I pack with insurance/tracking; you get paid after funds clear.
Fees: Simple, transparent % of sale with breakpoints (e.g., under $100 / $100–$499 / $500+). Add actual tier percentages later.
Fine print: If a card needs grading to maximize value, I’ll recommend that path first.
Add‑ons