Card grading is the process of evaluating a card's condition and authenticity. It involves assigning a grade based on factors like centering, surface quality, corners, and edges. Graded cards are encapsulated in a tamper-proof case for protection and verification.

Grading your cards can enhance their value, protect them from damage, and provide authentication. It also makes them more appealing to collectors and investors.

TAG is an innovative card grading company based in Los Angeles. They use patented AI-driven technology for precise, consistent, and transparent grading.

TAG provides:
-The most advanced grading technology with AI and machine learning.
-Highly detailed reports for every card -graded.
-Archival-quality, scratch-resistant, UV-protected slabs.
-No upcharges for high-value cards.

TAG X: Provides a traditional 1-10 grading scale along with a DINGS (Defects Identified of Notable Grade Significance) report.

TAG X+: The same 1-10 grading scale and DINGS report as X. In addition, a 100-1000 score is also unlocked and included on this service, providing access to the leaderboards.

TAG S: Includes the standard 1-10 grade and a 100-1000 precision score, along with a DIG (Digital Imaging & Grading) report, which provides an in-depth analysis of all detected defects that can be observed by the human eye. Not currently offered at this time.

TAG V is a specialized grading service for unique requests. The cost is $32.50 per card, the same as TAG X. However submissions do not receive tracking updates on your TAG account.

This option is solely for card authentication without grade. You may submit any TAG slab to be re-encapsulated into a TAG V slab if you do not wish to have a grade associated with your card anymore.

TAG is the most advanced AI-driven grading company, ensuring:

-Non-biased grading (machine-graded vs. human-graded).
-Ultra-clear slabs with superior protection.
-More detailed reports than competitors.
PSA, CGC, and BGS rely on human graders, which can introduce inconsistencies.

TAG has a flat-rate pricing model, meaning there are no upcharges for higher-value cards. All costs are upfront and transparent unlike some other grading companies.

You can:

-Drop off your cards in-store at Vancity CJ.
-Mail-in submissions to us. (Click for more info)

Visit our store to submit and drop off in person!

Address: 3700 No. 3 Rd, Unit 2340, Richmond, BC V6X 3X2

Yes! Please visit the following page for more details on how to mail-in your submission: Click Here

If you submit on the same day, we will bundle them. If it's on a different day, the order may be processed separately.

Your submission will be linked to your TAG account via the email provided on your submission form. If you don’t have an account, TAG will create one for you.

(There is an existing error where sometimes TAG does not prompt you via e-mail. In this case, try logging in to your account using your email and using the forgot password option to create a new password to login.)

When we receive the items back from TAG, we will notify you via e-mail.

Mail-in: Please fill and print out our submission form to be sent within your package. Please ensure your cards are in clean sleeves and in top loaders/card savers for the best protection and have them securely packaged in a box or padded mailer depending on the quantity. We recommend packing items in team bags to keep them safe. Please avoid using any tape.

Drop-off: Bring your cards in however you'd like, as long as they are protected!

For both submission methods, we will repackage them into penny sleeves and Card Savers before submission.

Although preferred, we will re-sleeve and place them in Card Savers for you if submitted in a toploader. (included in the submission cost).

No, any sleeves or protectors submitted with your cards will not be returned.

We generally process and ship twice a month (mid-month and end of the month).

The current estimated turn-around time is 1.5 months from when TAG marks them as received.

Once returned from TAG, you will be notified that your submission is ready for pickup. Once this email has been sent out, your submission will be available for pickup anytime at Vancity CJ.

You will be notified through e-mail when the items are ready for pickup.

Yes, we will ship your submission back to you at your cost.

Once we have your submission back from the grading facility and on hand, we will contact you via e-mail on how you would like to proceed.

(Generally options are: Tracked Shipping, Express Shipping, or pickup

We batch submissions twice a month to reduce costs and offer affordable shipping.

Aside from our regular bulk submission services with the advertised turn-around times, we can offer a walk-through service.

We can walkthrough cards once a month, providing same-day grading and encapsulation.

Please contact us at VancityTAG@gmail.com if this is of interest.

We can return your cards, but no refunds will be given.

TAG X: $32.50 per card
TAG X+: $50.00 per card

No, pricing is fixed per card.

Bulk Submitters looking to submit over 100 cards a month can contact us for bulk rates.

No! All costs are upfront (plus applicable taxes).

TAG generally grades any standard-sized TCG including Pokémon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, and also certain sports cards.

->Click Here<- to see an updated list on what TAG is currently grading!

TAG currently only grades English language cards, with the exception of Pokemon, One Piece and Dragon Ball Z and Union Arena where they will grade the Japanese language of these cards. Chinese Pokemon is also accepted.

->Click Here<- to see an updated list on what TAG is currently grading! (Including languages)

No. TAG authenticates every card and will not grade or encapsulate fake cards. Only real and legitimate cards are eligible to be submitted.

Yes, but if a card is ungradable, it will be returned to you without encapsulation.

We cannot guarantee grades, but we offer a $5 pre-grade screening service.

Yes! Our store's grading expert can help pre-grade your cards and advise for $5 per card.

No. TAG uses AI-based grading, making bribery impossible.

We've tried to bribe it with a better processor, it ignored us.

No, TAG randomizes cert numbers, therefore it is highly unlikely to find two slabs with sequential certification numbers.

Yes, for $20 per slab. We are not responsible for any potential damage. (Although highly unlikely.)

All TAG Graded cards can be converted from one service to another!
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The customer would need to send the card in its original casing for purposes of preserving grade integrity - a card removed from its original casing by the customer before returning it to TAG may not have its prior grade honored by TAG necessarily, as there may be risk of new damage from the removal process or in shipment to TAG.

If your item is deemed lost, damaged or stolen. We will refund you the insured amount stated on the submission form.

All cards are insured up to $200 by default.
Additional insurance can be purchased.
$4 per extra $100 insured.

All insured amounts are determined by Raw Market Value. (Last 5 sold prices on the market for the appropriate card condition.)

If your item is deemed lost, damaged or stolen. We will refund you the insured amount stated on the submission form.

All cards are insured up to $200 by default.
Additional insurance can be purchased.
$4 per extra $100 insured.

All insured amounts are determined by Raw Market Value. (Last 5 sold prices on the market for the appropriate card condition.)