CLEAR FROM START TO FINISH

A grading process you can understand.

No mystery language and no runaround—just careful evaluation using the same standards for every card.

01

Submit your cards

Tell us what you are sending and choose the service that fits your collection.

02

Package and ship

Use penny sleeves, card savers, team bags, and sturdy packaging to protect your submission.

03

Authentication and grading

Each card is checked, evaluated, and assigned a grade using consistent standards.

04

Encapsulation and return

Your card is protected in its Crestline slab, registered in the database, and returned securely.

WHAT WE LOOK AT

Condition, from every angle.

Centering

The balance of the printed image and borders on the front and back.

Corners

Sharpness, wear, bends, and the integrity of each corner.

Edges

Chipping, roughness, and wear along the card’s perimeter.

Surface

Scratches, print defects, creases, stains, and other visible imperfections.