Grading Preparation

Grading preparation is the complete process of readying trading cards for professional grading submission. Proper preparation can mean the difference between a PSA 9 and a PSA 10, between a profitable submission and a financial loss, and between a smooth experience and a frustrating one. This guide walks you through every step from initial inspection to final packaging.

Also on this page
  • Why Preparation Matters
  • Pre-Submission Inspection Checklist
  • Essential Inspection Tools
  • Centering Assessment
  • Surface Inspection
  • Corner Examination
  • Edge Evaluation
  • Cleaning Before Submission
  • What You CAN Safely Do
  • What You Must NEVER Do
  • Cleaning Timeline
  • Pressing and Flattening
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