REGISTER
DASHBOARD

BLACK FRIDAY
STARTS NOW

Protect your favorite cards at a price you can't miss out on

start submission (CODE:BLACKFRIDAY2024)

Protecting trading cards for the everyday collector

Premium grading & encapsulation services.

FIRST SUBMISSION? GRADE
5 CARDS FOR $50
+ FREE COLLECTOR'S BOX
No membership or credit card required to create your submission.
START A SUBMISSION
Pricing & LIVE Turnaround Times

slabs for collectors™

Preserve your favorite trading cards in durable plastic slabs.

& all other officially licensed trading cards & TCGs.

SlabGuard Icon
SLAB GUARD
LIFETIME GUARANTEE

Experience a new standard of protection. We're here to ensure your encapsulation remains pristine.

VIEW THE OFFICIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS HERE

SEND YOUR CARDS
No membership or credit card required to create your submission.

The perfect home for your favorite cards.

Pricing & LIVE Turnaround Times

No membership or credit card required to create your submission.​

SEE ALL PRICES & TURNAROUND TIMES
VIEW MONTHLY GRADING SPECIALS

GRADING & AUTHENTICATION

LIVE
40 Business Day Turnaround*
LIVE
44 Business Day Turnaround*

*Turnaround times shown in the live feed are dynamically estimated based on our current card volume. These estimates are expressed in business days and may vary depending on workflow and demand. Actual turnaround times are subject to change.

15,000+ satisfied collectors.

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Population Insights

Every certification page now gives you deeper context on your card

Going beyond a single number to show how it compares within the larger population.

✅ Set Population
See how many cards from the same set have been graded.
✅ Grade Distribution
View spread across DEGREE 0–11 with clear visual charts.
✅ Subgrade Prevalence
Understand how common each Surface, Corners/Edges, and Centering rating is.
✅ Perfect Rates
Track how often cards in the set achieve flawless subgrades.

#00481641
DEGREE 6
Common
Set Population: 826
★ Set Perfect 10 Rate: 0.4% 🏅 Perfect Surface: 14% 🏅 Perfect Corners & Edges: 6.4% 🏅 Perfect Centering: 7%

Card Details

Year/Brand
1986 Topps
Set
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Player
Steve Young
Card #
#374
"
📝

Grader's Notebook

Scuffing is present on the front of the card. Corner wear is visible on the bottom left corner on the front of the card. Centering is top-heavy on the back of the card.
Surface
Light/Moderate Wear 2/3
📊 Prevalence: 81%
Corners/Edges
Light/Moderate Wear 2/3
📊 Prevalence: 88.6%
Centering
Very Off 1/3
📊 Prevalence: 39.8%
Creases or Dents?
No, +1
📊 Prevalence: 97.1%
Card Population: 31 Card Perfect 10 Rate: 0% Perfect Surface: 0% Perfect Corners & Edges: 0% Perfect Centering: 0%

Own a raw 1986 Topps Steve Young?

Claim Offer: 5 Cards for $50

New customers only. Includes free Collector's Box.

CLAIM MY KIT NOW

Upgrade your collecting experience

Your cards deserve more than a box.
They deserve a moment.

Every order ships in our premium Collector's Box, designed to make your card grading reveal feel special.

📦 A Collector’s First Look
Unbox your slabs like it’s a special delivery—because it is. Every detail is designed to feel premium.
🛡️ Secure & Durable
Protects your cards from rough handling during shipping and keeps them safe long after arrival.
📚 Built for Storage
A sleek case worthy of your collection—stackable, reusable, and built to last.

START A SUBMISSION

A GRADING SCALE BUILT
ON HIGHER STANDARDS

Degree rewards true quality and keeps top grades meaningful — so you know exactly what separates a strong card from an exceptional one.

LEARN MORE
Degree Grade
DEGREE 11
92%
52%
72%

Submission Kit vs. Ship It Yourself

Save $37! 10k Collectors
Degree Submission Kit
Prepaid Shipping Label
Semi-Rigid / Penny Sleeves
Shipping Box
Total $5
Ship It Yourself Items
Shipping Label$12
Semi-Rigid / Penny Sleeves (100 Pack)$15
Shipping Box (10 Pack)$15
Total $42
Claim Submission Kit

AI Grading Analysis
by bloop

Submit smarter. Every order includes a free AI-powered grading breakdown to help you improve future submissions.

🧠 Smart Insights
Understand why each card received its grade—no more guesswork.
📊 Pattern Detection
Spot recurring flaws like off-centering or surface issues across your order.
🎯 Actionable Suggestions
Get practical tips to improve prep and grading results based on real patterns.

🧬 Example:
Spot-on submission! A few cards lost points due to minor surface imperfections and corner dings. Try using a bright LED inspection light to catch these flaws early. Also, keep an eye on centering—clean, even borders can make all the difference. Let's shoot for more 10s next time!

Have any questions?

Send us a message or email us at [email protected]