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The gold standard in sports card grading and authentication. We protect the integrity of your collection with industry-leading precision, technology, and trust.

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1.2M+
Cards Graded
99.8%
Accuracy Rate
48HR
Express Turnaround
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✓ Authenticated
ASTC-2024-087441
M. Johnson
Point Guard · 1986
9.5
GEM MINT
CONDITION
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Our Process

Grading with
Scientific Precision

Every card undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection by our team of veteran graders — examining centering, corners, edges, and surface under high-magnification to produce an accurate, tamper-proof grade you can trust.

01
Submit Your Card
Ship your cards securely to our grading facility using our prepaid labels and protective packaging guide.
02
Expert Inspection
Our senior graders examine centering, surface, corners, and edges under professional magnification and lighting.
03
Encapsulation
Your graded card is permanently sealed in a UV-protective, tamper-evident slab with a unique certification ID.
04
Delivery & Registry
Cards are returned insured, and added to our public online registry — verifiable by anyone, anytime.
Grading Scale
Gem Mint 10
Mint+ 9.5
Mint 9
Near Mint+ 8.5
Near Mint and below… ≤8
48-Hour
Express
Need your card back fast? Our express service guarantees grading and return shipping within 48 business hours.
Our Services

Choose Your Tier

🎴
Standard Grading
Ideal for modern cards and casual collectors. Thorough inspection and tamper-proof encapsulation with 15–20 business day turnaround.
$18 / card
Most Popular
⭐
Premium Authentication
Our most popular tier. Includes autograph verification, high-resolution scan, registry entry, and 8–10 business day turnaround.
$42 / card
🏆
Vault Elite Express
For serious collectors and dealers. Guaranteed 48-hour turnaround, priority handling, white-glove delivery, and dedicated account manager.
$120 / card
Why ASTC

Built on
Integrity

We founded ASTC with one goal: to bring transparency and trust to the sports card market. Every grade we issue is final, consistent, and backed by our guarantee. Our graders average over 18 years of experience — no rookies handling your cards.

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18+
Years avg. grader
experience
$0
Hidden fees.
Price is the price.
100%
Insured transit
on every submission
24/7
Online registry
lookup for buyers
50+
Major dealers and
auction houses trust ASTC
A+
BBB rating,
16 years running
Collector Reviews

Words from the Community

★★★★★
"Sent in a 1952 Topps Mantle I'd been sitting on for years. ASTC gave it a 7.5 — honest, fair, explained every deduction. My buyer trusted the slab without question."
Robert T.
Vintage Baseball Collector · Chicago, IL
★★★★★
"I've used PSA, BGS, and SGC. ASTC's grading is the most consistent I've experienced. And the 48-hour express turnaround before a major auction? Game-changer."
Diana M.
Card Dealer & Auction Specialist · Miami, FL
★★★★★
"Got a Luka Doncic rookie authenticated. The online registry made it so easy to share the cert with potential buyers. Sold for 40% above what ungraded cards were fetching."
Marcus L.
Modern Basketball Collector · Atlanta, GA

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