The Moment a Baseball Card Becomes “Certified”

A raw baseball card carries risk. Condition can be argued. Value can be questioned. Even a small flaw can stop a sale or lower an offer.

We take a raw card and turn it into a certified collectible with a verified condition. Every card we handle is carefully examined, confirmed, and sealed for long-term protection. This gives buyers confidence and makes selling smoother and faster.

To us, a graded card is more than a number. It is proof. It shows the card has passed expert review and meets trusted standards. This is how we help serious collectors move from guessing to knowing and from holding cards to holding real value.

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Why Grade With TGA Grading?

TGA Grading offers trusted authentication, accurate grading, and secure preservation for your collectibles. With clear standards and quick turnarounds, it boosts buyer confidence and value—ideal for collectors who demand quality and reliability.

Grading Transparency

Not only do you get all 4 subgrades on each slab, but there is also a grading scale that is available to all our customers on our website

3 Week Turnaround

We are committed to providing quick turnarounds of your order so that you can enjoy your collection faster!

Certificate Verification

All graded cards get photos and are entered into our database. You can search up any card on our website using the certificate number. This will bring up the information, photo and pop count on the card.

24/7 Customer Support

You never have to worry about where your order is at. We will send you email status updates on where your order is along in the grading process. You can also contact us anytime online through your account.

Grading Our Baseball Card Packages & Pricing

From basic to premium, find the right grading plan for your baseball cards.

Value Price Grading

$14/card

  • 10 card minimum
  • High quality grading services
  • Access to order status
  • Premium protective packaging
  • Secure shipping and handling
  • Dedicated support
  • Fast turnaround times
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Standard Grading

$17/card

  • No Minimum
  • High quality grading services
  • Access to order status
  • Premium protective packaging
  • Secure shipping and handling
  • Dedicated support
  • Fast turnaround times
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Express Grading

$30/card

  • No Minimum
  • 5 Business Day Turnaround
  • High quality grading services
  • Access to order status
  • Premium protective packaging
  • Secure shipping and handling
  • Dedicated support
  • Faster turnaround times
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Same Day Grading

$40/card

  • No Minimum
  • High quality grading services
  • Access to order status
  • Premium protective packaging
  • Dedicated support
  • Same day turnaround time
  • Date and time arranged after order placed
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Bulk Price Grading

Bulk Pricing

  • Large volume required
  • High quality grading services
  • Access to order status
  • Premium protective packaging
  • Secure shipping and handling
  • Dedicated support
  • Fast turnaround times
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Choosing and Preparing Cards for Grading

Not every card benefits from grading. Grading works best for cards that are meaningful, rare, or in high demand.

  • Rookie cards that mark a player’s debut
  • Vintage baseball cards with historical value
  • Autographed or limited-edition cards
  • Cards of high-demand players collectors are seeking
Low-demand cards or common cards often don’t justify the grading process. We help you focus on quality over quantity. The goal is not to grade every card but to make smart choices that add credibility and recognition to your collection.

Preparation is more important than most collectors realize. Proper handling and storage before submission ensure the card stays in the best condition possible and maintains its grade potential.

When you prepare a card with care, you protect it as if it already matters because once graded, it will.

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How It Works

3 easy steps to view your order's progress along the way!

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Step 1: Prepare Your Cards

Complete the online submission form and protect your cards during transit to our facility. Ensure you track your shipment for peace of mind

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Step 2: Grading Process

Receive order status updates on where your order is in the grading and encapsulation process

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Step 3: Pay and Ship

Once your order is complete, login and complete the transaction to have your cards shipped back

FAQs About Baseball Card Grading

Although we provide full transparency by showing the four sub grades your card received as well as grader's notes for each card on the Certificate Verification page, it is not simply an average of the four sub grades, as this may skew the overall grade. We employ an algorithm that calculates the final grade based on the four subgrades displayed on the front label of the card holder. The lowest subgrade is particularly significant, as it highlights the most noticeable defect and carries the most weight in determining the overall grade. Note that an overall grade will very rarely exceed the lowest sub grade by 2 full grades.
Example:
Centering = 10
Corners = 9.5
Edges = 9
Surface = 6
Final Grade = 7
It is important to note that the algorithm is a consistent set formula used to calculate the final grade and is based on what grades each sub grade was given.

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