Why Human Grading Sucks: The Problems with Traditional Card Grading
The world of card collecting is riddled with inconsistencies, delays, and inflated costs—and it’s largely due to one thing: human grading. If you’ve ever had the same card graded multiple times only to get different results, you're not alone. Traditional card grading methods rely on human judgment, which is prone to errors and inconsistencies. Here’s why human grading is failing collectors across the globe.
1. Inaccurate and Inconsistent Grading
Humans are subjective, and that subjectivity has no place in the grading process. Too often, collectors see wildly different grades for the same card, even when sent to the same company. One day it’s a 9, and the next it’s an 8—or worse! Grading results are influenced by the mood, experience, and judgment of the grader. Collectors deserve consistent and objective results, and unfortunately, human graders simply can’t deliver.
2. Expensive Grading Fees
Beyond the inaccuracies, collectors are being charged a premium for a service that isn't delivering. Human-graded cards often come with steep fees, as these companies charge for manual labor, subjective opinions, and slow processes. It’s time collectors stop overpaying for a service that should be about accuracy and fairness, not inflated costs.
3. Long Turnaround Times
With traditional grading companies, turnaround times are measured in months, not weeks. The backlog of cards waiting to be graded is staggering, leaving collectors frustrated and waiting far too long for results. Speed is essential in this fast-moving market, and the longer it takes to grade, the more potential value you could lose.
The Future is Here: AGS AI Grading
It’s time to embrace the future of card grading. AGS uses AI technology, powered by our patent-pending laser imaging machine, to grade your cards with unmatched precision and objectivity. No more inconsistent human judgment—just accurate, repeatable results every time.
Consistent + Accurate: The AI-driven process ensures each card is graded with the same standards every single time.
Affordable: We believe that grading should be fair and accessible to all collectors, without the high fees of traditional human grading.
Fastest Turnaround Times: Our automated system processes cards quickly, with turnaround times that are weeks faster than the industry norm.
The days of waiting months for inconsistent results are over. AGS offers collectors the future of grading with AI precision, affordable pricing, and fast service.