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.
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Collectors who want detailed images and a digital grading record for eligible modern cards, once an appropriate service tier is available.
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Confirm the exact year, set, size, material, autograph, and card type.
Regular DIG reports use a 10-point grade. TAG Score services add the 1,000-point score; it is not included with every service.
TAG's official grading page stated that regular tiers were paused on September 7, 2026, with limited Priority grading available. An April 2026 TAG help article listed Standard at $39 per card, but that tier was not generally available during this review.
A QR code on the slab links to the card's online DIG report.
Collectors who want detailed images and a digital grading record for eligible modern cards, once an appropriate service tier is available.
TAG is a good option for eligible modern cards when you want detailed images, defect notes, and a digital grading report. It is a newer technology-led grading company, and its main program does not accept many vintage cards, relics, die-cut cards, or other special formats. Regular grading tiers were paused during our latest review, so confirm that a suitable service is open before sending cards.
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TAG's official grading page stated that regular tiers were paused during our September 7, 2026 review, with limited Priority grading available. Check the official page and backlog tracker for current availability.
TAG describes DIG as its Digital Imaging and Grading report, which can include detailed images, scoring, rankings, subgrades, and defect annotations.
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.
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.
Great value for the price on larger submissions, with volume pricing, multi-angle imaging, AI-assisted analysis, and human quality control.
A premium option when collector familiarity, population research, vault storage, and a direct eBay selling path matter.
A flexible option for direct grading or eligible Fanatics Collect grading, with certification tools and connected vaulting.
A strong fit for vintage cards, a published condition scale, and straightforward service information.
A convenient option for grading, vault storage, collection management, and marketplace selling in one platform.
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