{
  "name": "Grading Company Service Reference",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "lastReviewed": "2026-08-18",
  "records": [
    { "company": "PSA", "method": "Human authentication and condition grading followed by encapsulation", "bestFit": "Premium resale potential, population research, vault storage, and eBay selling", "officialSource": "https://www.psacard.com/services/tradingcardgrading/grading" },
    { "company": "CGC", "method": "Authentication, condition grading, and encapsulation", "bestFit": "Direct grading or a connected Fanatics Collect grading and vault path", "officialSource": "https://www.cgcgrading.com/en-US/grading/cards" },
    { "company": "SGC", "method": "Authentication, condition grading, and encapsulation", "bestFit": "Clear direct pricing and many vintage-card submissions", "officialSource": "https://www.gosgc.com/card-grading/services-pricing" },
    { "company": "TAG", "method": "Digital imaging, condition analysis, grading, and encapsulation", "bestFit": "Collectors who value detailed digital reports", "officialSource": "https://taggrading.com/pages/pricing" },
    { "company": "Arena Club", "method": "Grading connected to a digital showroom, vault, and marketplace", "bestFit": "Collectors who want a connected grading, storage, and selling workflow", "officialSource": "https://arenaclub.com/grading" },
    { "company": "Advanced Grading", "method": "Technology-assisted condition grading and encapsulation", "bestFit": "Strong value for the price, especially for larger submissions", "officialSource": "https://advancedgrading.com/" }
  ]
}