The honest answer is, yes, sometimes. The higher the raw value a card has, the more likely that you will increase your cards value providing it grades ‘Near-Mint to Gem-Mint’. We always recommend grading cards that have a raw value of at least £40 if you wish to try and increase your cards value.

Yes, absolutely. If a card is authenticated, graded and protected, it will appeal much greater to potential buyers. Grading is proven to increase buyer confidence on the second hand collectors market.

Yes. Most collectors grade their cards purely to authenticate and preserve their cards current condition. Trading cards have proven to increase in value over time, so it makes sense to ensure your cards are fully protected from any future potential wear and tear. The difference in even the slightest minor flaw on a particular card can gravely affect the future overall value. So before you buy more cards, protect the ones you already have.

Cards must be placed within sleeves along with plastic toploaders or semi-rigids.

Please send your cards to the following address with your order number attached to the inside and outside of your package:

PG Grading UK HQ
Hinton Chambers, Hinton Road
First Floor Offices W18/19
Bournemouth, BH1 2EN

Yes. All toploaders and semi-rigids will be returned with your graded cards.

Yes. We will email you as soon as your cards arrive at our office. We’ll also email you your tracking number when your graded cards are on the way back to you.