Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about grading, submissions, turnaround times, and using GCA tools like the CardVault portfolio app.
Card grading is the professional evaluation of a trading card’s condition and authenticity. Grading companies assess centering, corners, edges, and surface before sealing the card in a tamper-proof holder with a numerical grade.
Grading can increase resale value, protect your card long-term, and provide confidence when buying or selling. A professionally graded card removes uncertainty from the transaction.
We facilitate submissions to PSA, SGC, BGS (Beckett), and CGA.
Yes. We require a minimum of 5 cards per submission to manage shipping, insurance, and processing efficiently.
Choose your grading company, follow the packaging guide, and mail your cards to our PO Box. We handle the full submission process on your behalf.
Place each card in a penny sleeve, then into a semi-rigid holder. Secure the stack so cards cannot move during transit and send via tracked postage.
Yes — you can track your submission through every grading stage.
Absolutely. We showcase real customer grading returns and slab reveal videos for full transparency.
Grading is worthwhile when resale upside outweighs grading costs and risk. Condition, player demand, and market timing all play a role.
Costs vary by grading company and service level.
Yes — our CardVault App helps collectors track portfolios, analyse grading ROI, monitor comps, and make data-driven submission decisions.
The app goes far beyond simple calculators, providing long-term performance tracking and grading strategy insights.
Beckett Boy
PO Box 1033
Mudgeeraba QLD 4213
Australia
Currently we accept submissions within Australia only.
No — we do not offer cleaning or unofficial pre-grading services.
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