SGC Card Grading

Why Choose SGC?

Increases Value

Grading increases the value of your cards compared to raw card prices, while also making valuable assets easier to sell. SGC grading helps maximise resale potential through consistent, trusted grading standards.

Verifies Authenticity

As part of the grading process, SGC authenticates your cards, giving buyers confidence in both originality and condition.

Grading Scale

Today’s sophisticated trading card market requires a precise grading scale. SGC uses a scale that eliminates “tweener” grades, providing clear and consistent results. Many collectors and industry experts agree that accurate grades lead to more accurate pricing.

These grade descriptions are guidelines designed to outline how the SGC grading team evaluates card condition. Other factors may also contribute to the final assigned grade.

What’s Included with SGC Grading?

With SGC grading through Graded Cards Australia, you’ll receive:

• Official SGC graded slab
• Card listing in SGC’s Population Report
• Secure encapsulation and handling
• Full submission tracking from start to finish

How Our Group Submissions Work

Group Submission Timetable

We run structured group submissions to ensure accuracy, security, and smooth processing.

Typical monthly timeline:

• Week 1: Submissions collected

• Week 2: Cards checked, verified, and prepared

• Weeks 3–4: Cards sent to SGC for grading

Timelines may vary slightly depending on volume and grading partner turnaround times.

See Your Cards Revealed on YouTube

Many of our group submissions are featured on the Graded Cards Australia YouTube channel, where newly returned slabs are revealed and discussed.

• Optional viewing
• No action required
• Timestamps provided for easy navigation

This adds a unique and exciting way to experience the return of your graded cards.

High-Resolution Slab Scans Included

Once your cards return from grading, we provide high-quality slab scans of every graded card.

• Supplied via a private Google Drive folder
• Professional high-resolution flatbed scans
• Ideal for resale listings, insurance, or personal records

You’ll receive an email notification when your slab scans are ready.

Grading Process

1. Order online and select your SGC grading service

2. Deliver your cards to our office via post

3. Cards are grouped, prepared, and sent to SGC

4. Receive your graded cards back, securely encapsulated

5. Track your submission at every stage — right through to return and dispatch

📦 What Happens When Your Cards Return?

When your cards return from SGC to Graded Cards Australia:

• You’ll receive an email notification
• High-resolution slab scans are supplied
• You can choose shipping or short-term storage

We guide you through the final step with no pressure and full transparency.