How AI Grading Works

A transparent look at our AI-powered grading process, trust mechanisms, and submission options.

Submission Options

Choose the submission method that works best for you. Whether you're at home, sending cards to our vault, or visiting a partner location, we've made grading accessible and convenient.

Grade from your phone

Our app guides you through capturing high-quality images with proper lighting and angles. Advanced AI analyzes surface, edges, corners, and centering.

AI Trading Card Grading Demo

The AI Grading Pipeline

1

Image Capture

High-resolution images are captured from multiple angles with metadata including timestamp, geolocation, and device information.

2

AI Analysis

Our computer vision models evaluate centering, edges, corners, surface quality, and print defects with microscopic precision.

3

Grade Assignment

The AI assigns a grade based on the combined analysis, with optional human verification for high-value cards.

4

Blockchain Certification

The final grade, along with a fingerprint of the card's visual data, is permanently recorded on the Ethereum blockchain.

Protected Mode vs Raw Mode

Protected Mode
Grade without removing from sleeve

Keep your card in its protective sleeve or toploader

Receive an estimated grade range with confidence score

Get recommendations for potential final grade

Ideal for initial assessment or lower-value cards

Raw Mode
Full precision grading

Card is removed from sleeve for maximum accuracy

Receive a precise grade with detailed analysis

Full blockchain certification and tokenization

Recommended for valuable cards and official grading

Frequently Asked Questions

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