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Notes from the grading room

A Note from the Founder

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.