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TAG Grading

Card images and digital grading reports, with scoring that depends on the service

TAG describes a technology-led grading system built around high-resolution imaging. Its DIG report can show a 1,000-point TAG Score, a 10-point equivalent, card ranking, population context, subgrades, and annotated defects.

Pricing checked 2026-10-30Official sourcesIndependent profile
TAGQuick company guide
How it grades cards
Imaging and software-based analysis with digital reporting and encapsulation.
How grades are shown
Regular DIG reports use a 10-point grade. TAG Score services add the 1,000-point score; it is not included with every service.
Best for
Collectors seeking detailed imaging and a digital condition report for eligible modern cards.

Summary based on the company's published information. Check the official sources before submitting.

The short answer

Collectors seeking detailed imaging and a digital condition report for eligible modern cards.

Before submitting, check card eligibility, order minimums, declared value, current fees, return shipping, and the official submission agreement.

Service facts that change the decision

Company-stated information, condensed and dated for comparison.

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Published service snapshot
The October 30, 2026 submission screen lists Value at $29.95 with a 10-card minimum, Base at $39.95 with a five-card minimum and Standard at $59.95. Included protection is $250, $500 and $1,000 per card respectively; these are not card-value eligibility ceilings.
Published turnaround
Value estimates 90 business days from intake, Base 60 and Standard 45. Availability may be limited and timing is not guaranteed. Higher tiers have separate prices and estimates.
Card eligibility
The main numerical-grading program covers licensed standard-size cards from 1989 onward, up to 50-point cardstock, with product, language and material restrictions. Acetate, lenticular cards, licensed sketches and printing plates may qualify for Verified Authentic encapsulation without a numerical grade.
Report detail
The DIG report provides imaging, scoring context, population ranking, subgrades, and defect annotations depending on the service.
Verification
A QR code on the slab links to the card's online DIG report.
Grading model
Imaging and software-based analysis with digital reporting and encapsulation.

Review the grading process step by step

Check each step so a price or feature does not hide an important requirement.

  1. Eligibility

    Confirm the exact year, set, size, material, autograph, and card type.

  2. Assessment

    Regular DIG reports use a 10-point grade. TAG Score services add the 1,000-point score; it is not included with every service.

  3. Service

    The October 30, 2026 submission screen lists Value at $29.95 with a 10-card minimum, Base at $39.95 with a five-card minimum and Standard at $59.95. Included protection is $250, $500 and $1,000 per card respectively; these are not card-value eligibility ceilings.

  4. Record

    A QR code on the slab links to the card's online DIG report.

  5. Use

    Collectors seeking detailed imaging and a digital condition report for eligible modern cards.

Is TAG a good grading company?

TAG offers eligible modern-card grading with a DIG report. Standard and higher add a 1,000-point score. The current submission screen supersedes earlier pause notices and older help-center pricing. Choose the report, protection and timing you need, then confirm the exact card’s eligibility.

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Official sources

These links support the company-specific facts on this page.

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    TAG grading services

    Live service prices, availability, minimums, timing, protection and report differences checked October 30, 2026.

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    TAG card eligibility

    Years, sizes, materials, and excluded card formats.

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  3. 03
    TAG DIG report

    Report structure, scoring, ranking, and diagnostic details.

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TAG grading questions

Is TAG accepting regular grading submissions?

The October 30, 2026 submission screen lists Value at $29.95 with a 10-card minimum, Base at $39.95 with a five-card minimum and Standard at $59.95. Availability may be limited. Confirm the tier, report, protection and exact card eligibility before shipping.

What is a TAG DIG report?

TAG describes DIG as its Digital Imaging and Grading report, which can include detailed images, scoring, rankings, subgrades, and defect annotations.

Does TAG grade vintage cards?

TAG's published main grading eligibility begins with licensed cards from 1989, so collectors with older cards should use another service or confirm whether a separate TAG option applies.

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The best fit depends on the card and what you want to do next. Compare each company's strongest use case, then verify its current terms before submitting.

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CGC

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Good fit forFlexible value through direct grading or Fanatics Collect
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SGC

A strong fit for vintage cards, a published condition scale, and straightforward service information.

Good fit forVintage cards, clear grading standards, and simple pricing
Read SGC guide

Arena Club

A convenient option for grading, vault storage, collection management, and marketplace selling in one platform.

Good fit forGrading, storage, and selling in one place
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