Pre-Grade & Restoration

Know your card's grade before you pay for it.

Black light testing, 3D surface imaging, full condition breakdown, and card cleaning — so you only submit cards that will actually gem. 48-hour turnaround once we have your cards.

48hr
Turnaround
$9
Per card
6-Point
Analysis
PGS Pre-Grade Report
Charmander 013/211 — Evolving Skies
PSA 9
Centering 9.5
Corners 9.0
Edges 9.0
Surface 8.5
Black Light Pass — No alterations
Recommendation Submit to PSA
Confidence Score
92%
Secure Card Handling
Independent & Unbiased
UV & 3D Analysis
48-Hour Turnaround
Cards Returned Safely
Services

Pre-grading and restoration under one roof.

Whether you need to know what a card will grade, get it cleaned up before submission, or both — we handle it.

Pre-Grade Only

$9 / card

Full condition analysis with black light testing, 3D surface imaging, 4-point breakdown, estimated grade, confidence score, and a clear submit-or-hold recommendation. You get the data. You make the call.

Pre-Grade + Restoration / Clean

From $15 / card

Everything in the pre-grade plus professional card cleaning and restoration. Surface cleaning, edge work, and prep to maximize your grade before you submit. Bundle pricing drops as low as $15/card at 5+ cards.

How It Works

Submit. Ship. Get answers.

1

Fill Out the Submission Form

Tell us what you're sending — your info, card details (name, number, set), and which service you need. We'll review your submission and send you a payment link.

2

Pay & Ship Your Cards

Once you pay, you'll get shipping instructions. Use your own label or purchase a prepaid label from us. Pack your cards securely and ship.

3

Get Your Report + Cards Back

48-hour turnaround once we receive your cards. You get a detailed report for every card, plus your cards returned cleaned and securely packed.

Full Process Details
The Analysis

What you get for every card.

Every card — regardless of service tier or value — goes through the same thorough evaluation. No shortcuts, no quick glances.

We use the same standards PSA, BGS, and SGC grade on. The difference is you get the results before you've spent $50+ on grading fees and waited 6 weeks.

Learn More About PGS

Black Light / UV Testing

Detects recoloring, trimming, chemical cleaning, and surface restoration invisible to the eye.

3D Surface Imaging

Topographical scan catching micro-scratches, dimples, roller marks, and print lines.

4-Point Breakdown

Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface scored individually against grading company standards.

Grade Estimate + Confidence

Predicted grade at PSA, BGS, and SGC with a confidence percentage so you know how certain it is.

Flaw Documentation

Every imperfection documented with location and severity.

Submit or Hold Recommendation

Clear advice: submit, hold, or sell raw. Based on data, not opinion.

Pricing

Transparent pricing. No hidden fees.

Every tier includes the full analysis. Restoration bundles include cleaning and prep on top of the pre-grade.

Pre-Grade Only
$9 / card
Full pre-grade analysis on any number of cards.
  • Black light testing & 3D imaging
  • Complete 4-point breakdown
  • Estimated grade & confidence scale
  • Detailed flaw documentation
  • Submission recommendation
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Bundle — 2-4 Cards
$25 / card
Pre-grade + restoration for small batches.
  • Everything in Pre-Grade
  • Professional cleaning & restoration
  • Ideal for targeted submissions
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Bundle — Single Card
$30 / card
Full service for your highest-value card.
  • Everything in Pre-Grade
  • Professional cleaning & restoration
  • Maximum attention to detail
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Full Pricing Details
Why Pre-Grade

PSA charges $20-$150 per card. What if it comes back an 8?

Most collectors submit cards blind. They pay full grading fees, wait weeks, and get back a grade they didn't expect. A $20 card that grades a PSA 8 instead of a 10 just cost you money instead of making you money.

A $9 pre-grade tells you exactly what to expect. Add cleaning for $15/card and your cards go in grade-ready. Submit the gems. Hold the rest.

The math on blind submission

PSA grading fee $20-$150
Shipping to PSA $15-$30
Wait time 2-8 weeks
Risk of a bad grade 100% blind
PGS pre-grade $9 — know first

PGS Pre-Grade Service provides professional pre-grade evaluations and card restoration only. We are not affiliated with PSA, Beckett, BGS, CGC, SGC, or any grading company. All pre-grade evaluations are professional opinions and not guarantees of outcomes from any grading service. We do not submit cards on your behalf.

Stop paying to be surprised.

Fill out the submission form. We'll review your cards, send a payment link, and have your reports and cards back to you within 48 hours of receipt.

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