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Professional Pre-Grading Service

Your cards deserve a perfect grade.

We professionally clean, inspect, and prep your trading cards before submission — maximizing your grade potential across PSA, CGC, and Beckett.

PSA CGC Beckett BGS
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10
Gem Mint
Charizard ex
SV: 151 · SIR 204/165
Grade Certified
94% hit 9 or higher
across all graders
PSA · CGC · Beckett
we submit to all three
2,400+
Cards prepped
94%
Grade 9 or higher
48hr
Avg turnaround
3
Grading companies
100%
Insured in transit

Grading companies

We submit to all three.

Not sure which grader is right for your card? We'll help you decide based on card type, value, and turnaround goals.

Professional Sports Authenticator
  • Most recognized grader worldwide
  • Highest resale value on PSA slabs
  • 10-point grading scale
  • Best for Pokémon & sports cards
  • Strong secondary market demand
Best for resale value
Certified Guaranty Company
  • Fastest growing grader in TCG
  • Excellent for Pokémon & One Piece
  • Often faster turnaround than PSA
  • Pristine 10 label for near-perfect cards
  • Great for modern sets
Best for speed & TCG
Beckett Grading Services (BGS)
  • Gold standard for sports cards
  • Sub-grades show centering, corners, edges & surface
  • Black Label 10 is the holy grail
  • Highly respected among vintage collectors
  • Strong demand in sports card market
Best for sports & vintage

The process

Simple, transparent,
grade-maximizing.

We handle everything between you and your grader. Your cards arrive in peak condition — we make sure of it.

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Submit the form
Submit the form, pay a $20 deposit to hold your order, and we'll send your prepaid shipping label right away. We photograph every card on arrival.
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Inspect & clean
Every card is examined under magnification and cleaned with archival-safe methods. No chemicals, no risk — just results.
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Grader submission
We submit directly to PSA, CGC, or Beckett on your behalf with a full report — centering analysis, sub-grade estimates, and our grade prediction.
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Slabs returned
Your graded slabs ship back fully insured, double-boxed, and tracked every step of the way.

Pricing

Pick your tier.

Straightforward pricing, no hidden fees. Grading fees (PSA, CGC, Beckett) are billed separately at exact cost — never marked up.

Standard
$8 / card

Ideal for bulk modern sets and mid-range cards where a surface clean is the main unlock.

  • Surface clean & wipe down
  • Corner & edge inspection
  • Basic centering check
  • PSA, CGC, or Beckett submission
  • Insured return shipping
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Premium
$18 / card

For key rookies, alt arts, and high-value singles where every sub-grade point matters.

  • Deep archival clean
  • Centering analysis report
  • Sub-grade estimates
  • Grade prediction + notes
  • Before & after photos
  • PSA, CGC, or Beckett submission
  • Priority insured return
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White Glove
$35 / card

Vintage, 1st editions, and high-dollar raw cards where a half-point swing is worth hundreds.

  • Full restoration clean
  • UV light inspection
  • Detailed written grade report
  • Dedicated handler assigned
  • Grader recommendation included
  • Priority PSA, CGC, or BGS submission
  • Double-insured return
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Fully insured
Every card insured for full declared value from your hands to your door.
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Before & after photos
Premium and White Glove orders get full photo documentation of every card.
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48hr turnaround
Most orders are prepped and submitted within 48 hours of arrival.
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Real person, always
You deal with a real person — no ticket systems, no bots.

Reviews

Collectors trust Grade Higher.

Real results from real collectors. Every card treated like it's our own.

★★★★★

"Sent in a raw Charizard ex that I thought would grade an 8. Came back PSA 10. The prep work made all the difference. Worth every penny."

M
Mike R.
Pokémon collector · New York
Most recent
★★★★★

"Submitted 15 sports cards through Grade Higher for BGS. Got back 12 nines and 2 tens. Never had results like that going direct. I was kept updated the whole time."

J
James T.
Sports card investor · Texas
★★★★★

"Used the White Glove service for a 1st edition Charizard. Got before and after photos, a full grade report, and it came back BGS 9.5. Incredible service."

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Sarah K.
Vintage collector · California

Bundle deals

Submit more. Save more.

The more cards you send in, the more you save. Perfect for flippers and serious collectors.

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Starter Bundle
5–9 cards
5% off
Applied to your prep fee automatically
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Collector Bundle
10–24 cards
10% off
Our most popular submission size
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Investor Bundle
25+ cards
15% off
Best value for serious flippers
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Referral program

Refer a friend.
Get $10 off.

Send a friend to Grade Higher and when they place their first order you both get $10 off your next submission. No limit on referrals.

Submit & start referring →

Just have your friend mention your name when they submit.

How payment works

Simple & secure.

No upfront payment. You only pay once your cards are received, logged, and ready to submit.

  • 1
    Submit the formFill out your order details and we confirm within 24 hours.
  • 2
    Pay $20 deposit to hold your orderWe send a private Venmo payment link. Your $20 deposit secures your spot and covers your prepaid shipping label.
  • 3
    Ship your cards to usWe photograph and log every card on arrival and send you confirmation within 24 hours.
  • 4
    Pay remaining balance & we submitFinal prep fee invoice sent after inspection. Grading fees billed at exact cost after results. Slabs returned fully insured.
$20
Deposit to hold your order

A private Venmo payment link is sent with your order confirmation. Your deposit goes toward your total balance and covers your prepaid shipping label.

Pay $20 Deposit

Link sent privately with your confirmation

Ready to submit?

Let's get your cards grade-ready.

Fill out the form and we'll send a prepaid shipping label within 24 hours. No payment until we confirm receipt.

  • ✓$20 deposit holds your order — goes toward your total
  • ✓Prepaid shipping label sent after deposit is received
  • ✓We submit to PSA, CGC, or Beckett — your choice
  • ✓Grading fees billed at exact cost — zero markup
  • ✓Pokémon, sports cards, MTG, One Piece & more
Request a shipping label
Takes less than 2 minutes. We will be in touch same day.

🔒 Submissions go directly to our team. SSL secured.

FAQ

Questions answered.

Which grader should I use — PSA, CGC, or Beckett? +
It depends on your card and goals. PSA has the strongest resale value for most cards. CGC is great for Pokémon and newer TCGs with faster turnaround. Beckett is the gold standard for sports cards and shows sub-grades. If you're unsure, select "Help me decide" in the form and Anthony will give you a personal recommendation.
Do you accept all card types? +
Yes — Pokémon, sports cards (baseball, basketball, football), Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and most other major TCGs. Just mention your card type in the form and we'll confirm.
What if my card won't grade well? +
We'll let you know before submitting. If a card won't hit your target grade after inspection, we'll flag it and give you the option to skip submission — you only pay the prep fee, not the grading fee.
When do I pay? +
A $20 deposit is required to hold your order — this goes toward your total balance and covers your prepaid shipping label. We send a private Venmo link with your confirmation. The remaining prep fee is invoiced after we inspect your cards. Grading fees are billed after results come back, at exact cost.
How long does the whole process take? +
We prep and submit within 48 hours of receiving your cards. Grader turnaround depends on which company and service level — PSA and Beckett typically 2–10 weeks, CGC often faster. We keep you updated throughout.
Is my card insured while it's with you? +
Yes. Every card is insured for full declared value from the moment it ships to us through delivery of your graded slabs. We photograph every card on arrival as documentation.