Professional grading for every collector.
From a single prized card to a bulk submission of hundreds, ACA provides the same rigorous inspection, secure encapsulation, and certified authentication — every time.
Card Grading
Our multi-point grading process evaluates every card across four key attributes — centering, corners, edges, and surface — under controlled lighting and magnification. Each card receives a numeric grade on our 1–10 scale, sealed in a tamper-evident polycarbonate slab with a unique certification number.
What's included
- Full 4-attribute inspection under magnification
- Numeric grade on the 1–10 ACA scale
- Tamper-evident polycarbonate encapsulation
- Unique certification number on every slab
- Insured return shipping included
Authentication
Not every card needs a grade — but every high-value card deserves authentication. Our authentication service verifies that a card is genuine, unaltered, and free from counterfeiting or trimming, without assigning a numeric grade. Ideal for vintage cards or pre-purchase verification.
What's included
- Counterfeit and reprint detection
- Trimming and alteration inspection
- Genuine/Altered/Counterfeit determination
- Authentication label and encapsulation
- Suitable for vintage and high-value cards
Reholder Service
If your previously graded card is in a cracked, yellowed, or damaged slab, our reholder service re-encapsulates it in a brand-new ACA case while preserving the original grade. The card is inspected to confirm the grade remains accurate before resealing.
What's included
- Accepts cards graded by ACA
- Grade accuracy confirmed before resealing
- New tamper-evident ACA slab
- Original certification number preserved
- $8 per card
Crossover Review
Have a card graded by another service? Submit it for an ACA crossover review. We'll assess the card against our grading standards and, if it qualifies for an equal or higher grade, re-slab it in an ACA case. If it doesn't qualify, the card is returned in its original slab.
What's included
- Accepts cards from major third-party graders
- Graded against full ACA standards
- Re-slabbed only if grade qualifies
- Returned in original slab if declined
- $20 per card
Cards we grade
We accept all major trading card formats. If you're unsure whether your cards are eligible, contact us before submitting.
Pokémon TCG
All sets from Base Set through current releases, including promos, error cards, and foreign language editions.
Sports Cards
Baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer — vintage and modern, including autographs and relics.
Magic: The Gathering
All sets from Alpha through current Standard, including foils, promos, and Reserved List cards.
Yu-Gi-Oh!
All sets and editions, including first editions, limited prints, and tournament-legal cards.
Other TCGs
Dragon Ball Super, One Piece, Flesh and Blood, Lorcana, and other major trading card games. Contact us to confirm eligibility.
Non-Sport Cards
Entertainment cards, vintage tobacco cards, and other collectible card formats. Contact us for eligibility confirmation.
How it works
Submit online
Complete our submission form, select your service tier, and declare the value of your cards for insurance purposes.
Ship your cards
Package your cards securely and ship to our facility using the prepaid label or your preferred carrier. We recommend tracked, insured shipping.
Inspection & grading
Your cards are checked in, assigned to a grader, and evaluated under our full multi-point inspection process.
Encapsulation
Graded cards are sealed in tamper-evident ACA slabs with a printed label and unique certification number.
Return shipping
Your completed order ships back to you via insured, tracked service. You'll receive a tracking number by email.
Ready to get started?
Choose your service, complete the submission form, and ship your cards to our facility.