About HGA
Why Hybrid Grading Approach?
The better question here would be why not? We can’t think of a reason you wouldn’t make the switch to HGA. Highlights are as follows:
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Changing The Game.
Here at HGA we are sports lovers and collecting cards is our passion. We went from collectors to local card store owners, and now onto the grading company. We saw a huge need in the market for consistent grading. We decided to hire multiple companies to design and implement software that will allow us to scan, analyze, and grade cards without subjectivity.
We believe that cards should receive grades based not on who is on the card, the value of the card, or whether or not a grader is having a good or bad day. The cards should be graded solely on the presentation of the card itself. So, we are developing unique software that detects edges for crispness, corners for sharpness, centering for balance, and surfaces free of blemishes; we feel that we will grade your card accurately 100% of the time.
Also, our slabs are top of the line and are color coordinated with team colors to provide the most aesthetically pleasing cards ever seen. We are certain that once you try us out, you will agree.
Are you a current customer needing support please use the support form or contact us using the chat icon in the lower right.
Why Submit
There are many reasons to submit your cards. Here are a few of our favorite reasons.
You are a collector and want your card protected.
You are an investor and have a mint condition card, and grading it will increase the value.
You believe the player on the card may become a superstar and want to grade and protect the card.
You like the look of the card.
You like the look of our beautiful, color coordinated slabs!
How To Submit
You put your right hand in, you put your right hand out … Seriously though,
just follow the steps below, and it’s as easy as that.
Step 1
Click “Create an account” and enter your info.
Step 2
Add cards to start your submission.
Step 3
Enter info about your cards.
Step 4
Select your preferred turnaround time.
Step 5
Enter billing information.
Step 6
Follow the packaging instructions.
Step 7
Take to Fedex/UPS/USPS and mail to us.
Our Pricing
We keep our pricing simple. We believe in presentation over value, so pay by the day, not by the value of the card.
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Turn Around Time
Price per card
Fastest
2 business days
$100 per card
Very Fast
10 business days
$55 per card
Popular
30 business days
$35 per card
Best Value
60 business days
$20 per card
Our Pricing
We keep our pricing simple. We believe in presentation over value so pay by the day, not by the value of the card.
Bulk discounts are now available for 10 and 30 day orders of 20 cards or more!
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Turn Around Time
Price per card
Fastest
2 business days
All order sizes
$100 per card
Very Fast
10 business days
1 to 19 cards
$55 per card
20 to 49 cards
$50 per card
50+ cards
$45 per card
Popular
30 business days
1 to 19 cards
$35 per card
20 to 49 cards
$31 per card
50+ cards
$27 per card
Best Value
60 business days
All order sizes
$20 per card
Our Grading Scale
Cards are graded solely on the condition of the card itself
10: Flawless
A flawless card.
No signs of wear or aging. No imperfections. No creasing. Superb color. Razor-sharp edges. No yellowing. Faultless photo registration. Original gloss intact. Unblemished, unmarred, and spotless.
10: Pristine Mint
A nearly perfect card.
Imperfections not visible unless under magnification. No visible wear. No creasing. Sharp corners intact. Perfect print gloss. No surface flaws.
9.5: Gem Mint
Nearly perfect with barely noticeable tiny flaw.
No creasing. Four sharp corners. Clean gloss and no scratches.
9.0: Mint
Four sharp corners.
Slight nick or small surface scratch. Color and gloss intact. Very minor imperfection (centering, corners, edges, or surface).
8.5: Near Mint/Mint+t
Barely perceptible signs of handling.
Very minor wear. Slight corner nicks or imperfections. Subtle color flaws. No creases. Minor hint of aging.
8.0: Near Mint/Mint
Well printed and well preserved.
Minor wear. Corners and edges no longer razor sharp though not noticeably rounded. Small flaws such as limited wear to one corner, subtle lack of gloss, or slight image imperfection.
7.5: Near Mint+
Higher-end quality with a touch of wear.
Slight image or color imperfection. Minor wear on corners. No creasing. Gloss mostly intact. Modest speckling.
7.0: Near Mint
Bordering on Near Mint+.
Slight wear on corners. Some front-of-card surface degradation. Some image imperfection. Slight back-of-card wax staining.
6.5: Excellent/Near Mint+
Some obvious wear and possible scratch.
Two or more frayed or fuzzy corners. Centering may be off. Possible print spot or off-white card border.
6.0: Excellent/Near Mint
Clearly frayed or fuzzy corners. Detectable scratch.
Photo register may be misaligned. Some gloss still evident. Possible notching of borders.
5.5: Excellent+
Two or more evident corner flaws.
Possible “spider” crease or scratches on front or back. Possible rubber-band indentations. Minor border discoloration. No major stains.
5.0: Excellent
Obviously handled. Four fuzzy corners.
Evident edge chipping. Noticeable color imperfections. Limited gloss. Significant surface wear.
4.5: Very Good/Excellent+
Loss of luster but printing intact.
No major damage but clearly rounded corners and creasing. Possible small staining. Some discoloration. Significantly diminished gloss.
4.0: Very Good/Excellent
Serious surface issues.
Intact card but significant issues, including miscut corners in addition to rounding and edging, discoloration, creases, or surface break.
3.5: Very Good+
Significant wear.
Heavily rounded corners, edge nicks, or surface scratches. Gloss no longer visible. Poor focus. Discoloration. Noticeable staining. Evident creasing.
3.0: Very Good
Yellowing, discoloration, out of focus.
Significantly noticeable staining. Rounded corners. Pronounced handling. Scruff and scratches.
2.5: Good+
Excessive wear.
Heavily rounded corners. Several creases. Significant stains. Focus imperfections. Lack of all gloss and luster. Possible ink marks or other writing.
2.0: Good
Badly scuffed, stained, or scratched.
Serious surface damage, including writing on front or back or card and creases across the card. Possible thumb tack holes. Heavy surface wear.
1.5: Fair
Badly mishandled.
Heavy creases. Ink or pencil marks. Areas of card might be missing. Possible staple holes. Heavy print spots. Miscut.
1.0: Poor
Catastrophic flaws.
Small portions of card may be missing. Card might be torn. Dirty and miscolored. Abused by unknown substances.
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