About PGS

We don't grade cards. We tell you what they'll grade.

CollectWithChase PGS exists for one reason: to give you the data before you spend the money. Independent analysis. Zero affiliation. Honest answers.

$20–$150+

Per card grading fee

2–8 weeks

Average wait time

Guarantee on the grade

The Problem

Grading is expensive. Guessing is worse.

You ship your cards, pay the fee, wait weeks, and hope for the best. If a card comes back a PSA 8 instead of a 10, you just burned money on a grade that doesn't add value. That's not a strategy. That's a coin flip.

Most collectors don't have access to black light testing or 3D surface scanning. They're making hundred-dollar submission decisions based on squinting at a card under desk lighting.

PGS gives you the data before you make that decision. We evaluate every card with the same tools and standards the grading companies use, then tell you exactly what to expect. Submit the gems. Hold the rest.

What Sets PGS Apart

Built different from a grading company

Completely independent

Not affiliated with PSA, Beckett, BGS, CGC, SGC, or any grading company. We don't submit cards on your behalf. Our only job is giving you an honest evaluation.

No incentive to inflate

Grading companies profit when you submit. We get paid whether you submit or not. Zero reason to tell you a card will grade higher than it will.

Real equipment, real analysis

UV black light catches alterations invisible to the eye. 3D topographical scanning finds micro-scratches you'll never see. This isn't eyeballing under a lamp.

You stay in control

We give you the data. You make the call. Submit, hold, or sell raw — your decision, not ours. We inform. We don't pressure.

The Report

What every card receives

Every card — regardless of value or tier — goes through the same evaluation and gets the same detailed report.

UV / Black Light Inspection

Pass or fail with notes on anything detected. Catches recoloring, trimming, chemical cleaning, and surface restoration.

3D Surface Scan

Topographical mapping at high magnification. Documents micro-scratches, dimples, roller marks, and print lines.

4-Point Breakdown

Individual scores for Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface — evaluated against the same standards used by PSA, BGS, and SGC.

Estimated Grade Range

Predicted grade at PSA, BGS, and SGC based on the evaluation data. Not a wish — a realistic expectation.

Confidence Score

A percentage showing how likely the card is to hit the target grade. High confidence means submit. Low means think twice.

Flaw Documentation

Every imperfection documented with location and severity. You'll know exactly why a card scored the way it did.

Submission Recommendation

Submit, hold, or sell raw. Clear, actionable advice based on the data — not opinion.

PGS Pre-Grade Service provides professional pre-grade evaluations only. We are not affiliated with PSA, Beckett, CGC, SGC, or any grading company, and we do not submit cards on your behalf. Our sole focus is providing you with unbiased, expert analysis so you can make informed grading decisions.