Submission guide
From submission
to slab
A detailed walkthrough of our 8-step automated grading workflow.
Experience consistency, speed, and transparency.
Select Service
You will need to Sign Up on our site to be able to submit your card. Creating an account with us is super simple. Once you are logged in, click on the submit link in the menu to go to the card submission page.
On the submission page, select the grading service you need:
Select the service that suits your needs by clicking on the correct slab and click ‘Next’.
Select Cards & Add-ons
Search for the card(s) that you would like to grade. We currently grade Modern Sports Cards (1990+) and All Major TCGs.
If you don't see a card, you can add it manually.
Premium add-ons
Card Cleaning
Professional soot and surface cleaning.
8 Subgrades Report
Full breakdown of centering, edges, etc.
3D Laser Map
Topographic height map of the card surface.
AGS gold$5/week
All the above add-ons are FREE for Gold members. Plus premium slab sleeves and faster processing.
Shipping Details
Enter your return shipping details. Ensure your name, full address, and phone number are correct to guarantee safe delivery of your graded cards.
Full shipping insurance recommended
Protect your cards while in transit back to you. Add "Signature Required" for an extra $4.99.
Add Payment
Pay via Credit Card or PayPal. Apply promo codes or credits here to see your final total.
Note regarding payment:
If you have a credit or a coupon code you need to pay immediately to avail the offer.
Review Submission
Double-check all your information—service level, card quantity, and shipping address. Once verified, click Submit to finish your online wizard.
Complete Submission
Your online submission is now complete! You will receive a summary and instructions for the physical shipping phase.
Ship or Hand-Deliver
Send your cards to the AGS facility or hand-deliver them if you are local or attending an event.
Note: Turnaround times are estimates and begin after order confirmation. Research on new cards may extend this time.
The AGS Process
Track your cards as they move through our workflow in real-time:
Note: Grades are locked and hidden until your cards have officially shipped.