TAG Grading

Card images, a digital grading report, and a 1,000-point score

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.

Reviewed 2026-08-13Official sourcesIndependent profile
TAGQuick company guide
How it grades cards
Imaging and software-based analysis with digital reporting and encapsulation.
How grades are shown
TAG Score on a 1,000-point scale plus an industry 10-point equivalent.
Best for
Collectors who want detailed images and a digital grading record for eligible modern cards, once an appropriate service tier is available.

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

The short answer

Collectors who want detailed images and a digital grading record for eligible modern cards, once an appropriate service tier is available.

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
TAG's official grading page stated that regular tiers were paused on August 13, 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.
Published turnaround
Regular-tier turnaround was not available while those tiers were paused. Collectors should use TAG's backlog tracker and confirm the current estimate for any limited Priority submission.
Card eligibility
TAG states that its main program accepts licensed standard-size cards from 1989 to the present, generally up to 50-point cardstock. It lists exclusions including relic, die-cut, lenticular, acetate, and some metal cards.
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

    TAG Score on a 1,000-point scale plus an industry 10-point equivalent.

  3. Service

    TAG's official grading page stated that regular tiers were paused on August 13, 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.

  4. Record

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

  5. Use

    Collectors who want detailed images and a digital grading record for eligible modern cards, once an appropriate service tier is available.

Is TAG a good grading company?

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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Official sources

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    TAG grading services

    Official grading-service overview.

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    TAG available services

    Published service price and included report features.

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    TAG card eligibility

    Years, sizes, materials, and excluded card formats.

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    TAG DIG report

    Report structure, scoring, ranking, and diagnostic details.

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TAG grading questions

Is TAG accepting regular grading submissions?

TAG's official grading page stated that regular tiers were paused during our August 13, 2026 review, with limited Priority grading available. Check the official page and backlog tracker for current availability.

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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