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Notes from the grading room
2026-08-12 · 6 min read
What actually makes a card an HSA 10
Centering tolerances, corner sharpness, edge whitening and surface gloss — what our graders look for.
2026-07-30 · 4 min read
How to pack cards for a mail-in submission
Penny sleeve, semi-rigid, team bag, snug box. The exact method our intake team recommends.
2026-07-08 · 5 min read
Why we charge one flat fee instead of tiers
Value-based pricing punishes collectors for owning good cards. Here is our stance.
