Our Process

Grading Quality Assured

At ASG, we guarantee accurate and precise grading for every card. Here are the tools and setups we use to keep the grading process consistent and effective.

How every card is checked

Professional lighting, jeweler-grade magnification, and universal centering — used on every card, every submission.

Professional lighting

Every card is examined under a controlled, professional lighting setup, so surface flaws and print defects show up instead of hiding in a glare.

Jeweler-grade magnification

Jeweler-grade magnifying tools bring out the print lines, scratches, and edge wear that the naked eye misses.

Universal centering

A universal centering tool measures front and back alignment against exact percentages, so centering is measured rather than guessed.

Inside the process

A jeweler's loupe magnifying the surface of a holographic sports card — Surface inspection Magnified inspection of every surface, corner, and edge.

The centering tool card and its centering percentage reference chart — Centering measurement Alignment checked against a universal centering scale.

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