A verdict you — and buyers — can trust.
VCG grades sports cards and trading card games with the same rigor collectors expect from the major services, plus something none of them offer in the U.S.: an art-matched label, custom-designed to complement the card itself.
Art-matched label concept — visual reference, not a final production sample.
Why collectors choose VCG
We built VCG around the parts of grading that actually affect what a card is worth to the next buyer.
Art-Matched Labels
Inspired by ACE Grading's approach in the UK, our art-matched label option pairs the card's slab with custom artwork that complements it — a level of presentation lower-tier competitors don't offer. Available for +$2 per card, or choose our free standard label.
Consistent Standards
Sports and TCG cards are judged on the same 1–10 scale, but evaluated against category-specific criteria — centering, corners, edges, and surface for sports; print lines and whitening scrutiny for TCG. See our full grading scale.
Straightforward Submission
No account required. Tell us how many cards you're sending and pick a service tier — we handle the rest and confirm by email with a reference number. See how it works.
Coverage included on every submission
Every order ships with baseline coverage automatically — no extra step required for typical submissions.
Included as standard
Every submission is automatically covered up to $100 total at no added cost. This is a sensible starting point for most orders and requires nothing extra from you.
Need more coverage?
If your cards are worth more than the baseline combined, declare additional value on the order form for extra coverage at an added cost. Full details are in Submit an Order.
* Baseline coverage and additional-coverage pricing shown throughout the site are placeholder figures pending final confirmation from VCG's insurance policy. Do not rely on these numbers for a real submission until they are finalized before launch.