Pre-Grading Assessment

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Standard Pre-Grading Assessment Know Your Card's Potential Before You Grade Our Standard Pre-Grading Assessment provides a professional evaluation of your card before you invest in grading. We inspect the four key grading areas—centering, surface, edges, and corners—to provide an accurate estimated grade and identify any issues that could affect the final result. You'll also receive expert recommendations on whether cleaning or restoration could improve your card's grading potential. What's Included Estimated overall grade Individual scores for: Centering Surface Edges Corners Summary of any notable defects Cleaning and restoration recommendations (where appropriate) Advice on whether the card is worth grading Perfect for collectors who want a fast, professional assessment before submitting their cards. Cost is per card. Pro Pre-Grading Assessment Professional Analysis with Detailed Defect Reporting Everything included in the Standard Assessment, presented in a comprehensive report designed for collectors who want complete transparency into their card's condition. In addition to your estimated grade and category scores, we document defects using high-magnification microscope photography, allowing you to see exactly what graders will see. You'll receive a detailed breakdown explaining how each defect may impact the final grade, along with tailored recommendations for cleaning or restoration where beneficial. What's Included Estimated overall grade Individual scores for: Centering Surface Edges Corners High-resolution microscope photographs of identified defects Explanation of how each defect affects grading Cleaning and restoration recommendations (where appropriate) Advice on whether the card should be submitted for grading Ideal for high-value, vintage, or rare Pokémon cards where even the smallest imperfection can significantly affect market value. Cost is per card. Quick Comparison Feature Standard Pro Estimated grade ✓ ✓ Centering score ✓ ✓ Surface score ✓ ✓ Edge score ✓ ✓ Corner score ✓ ✓ Cleaning recommendations ✓ ✓ Restoration recommendations ✓ ✓ Written condition summary Brief Detailed Microscope photographs — ✓ Annotated defect analysis — ✓ Detailed grading report — ✓ Show more