USGC / STANDARD
Standard
The complete USGC grading experience for everyday submissions.
$24.95/ card
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United StandardGrading CompanySubmit cards Independent card authentication & grading
Better data.
Sharper grades.
AI-assisted precision meets experienced human judgment. USGC gives every card a transparent final grade, four subgrades, and a certificate you can verify anytime.
Final grade + Centering · Corners · Edges · Surface
USGCVERIFIED / 001
✦AI
SCANA4
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AI ANALYSIS COMPLETE
HUMAN REVIEW READY
ATL / 33.8490° N 84.3620° W
01AI-assisted analysisConsistency at every checkpoint
02Human-verified gradesExperience behind every final call
03Open certificate recordsOne scan to prove what you own
01 / FOUNDING COLLECTOR ACCESS
Be part of the
first 500 cards.
Try the complete USGC experience at our founding rate. Five cards, one consistent standard, a permanent place in the registry.
$79.955 cards · $15.99 eachReserve your submission
02 / SERVICE LEVELS
Choose your
turnaround.
Every USGC service includes our complete four-subgrade evaluation, tamper-evident holder, front and back imaging, and a QR-ready certificate.
USGC / EXPRESS
Express
A faster lane when you want your card back sooner.
$44.95/ card
See what’s included USGC / PRIORITY
Priority
Priority handling for cards that cannot wait.
$89.95/ card
See what’s included Estimated turnaround begins when your order is received and checked in. Return shipping, insurance, autograph authentication, oversized cards, and declared-value upgrades are priced separately.
03 / START A SUBMISSION
Put your cards
on the record.
Choose a service, tell us where to send your cards back, and we’ll prepare a clean submission record for secure checkout.
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Every order includes a final grade, four subgrades, imaging, a tamper-evident holder, and a public certificate record.
04 / THE USGC METHOD
Measured by
technology.
A clear chain of custody from the moment your card arrives to the moment it returns home.
01
Submit & secure
Send your cards in protective holders. We check them in, photograph them, and assign a traceable submission record.
02
Analyze & review
AI-assisted imaging measures condition signals across four areas. An experienced human grader reviews the evidence and makes the final call.
03
Encapsulate & verify
Your grade and subgrades are sealed into a tamper-evident USGC holder. Scan the QR code to access the certificate record.
05 / GRADING STANDARDS
Four signals.
One clear grade.
Every card earns a final grade supported by four distinct condition scores. We show our work so collectors can buy, sell, and trade with confidence.
View a sample certificate01
Centering
AI-assisted measurements compare borders and alignment.
02
Corners
Human-reviewed detail checks identify wear, whitening, and softness.
03
Edges
High-resolution imaging helps surface edge chips, nicks, and roughness.
04
Surface
Light and image analysis surfaces scratches, print lines, and dents.
06 / PUBLIC CERTIFICATE REGISTRY
Know what
you’re holding.
Enter a USGC serial number to check a card’s grade, four subgrades, issue details, and verification status. The public registry is designed to make every slab easy to trust.
07 / QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Start with
confidence.
What does every submission include?
Every service includes authentication review, a final grade, Centering/Corners/Edges/Surface subgrades, a tamper-evident holder, front and back images, and a public certificate record.
What does “AI-assisted” mean?
Imaging and analysis tools help measure repeatable condition signals. An experienced human grader reviews those signals and is responsible for the final grade.
When does turnaround begin?
Estimated business-day turnaround begins after your order is received, checked in, and matched to your submission record.