TAG TECH VS. MANUAL GRADING

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Founded: 2013
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Focus: High-tech grading, innovation, and building trust through data transparency in the worldwide evolving collectors’ space


Every TAG graded card includes a detailed Digital Imaging & Grading Report (DIG), to view high-res images of identified defects, scoring breakdowns, Card Rankings, Population, Leaderboards, Chronology, and more. TAG's multi-patented technological grading system delivers unmatched precision, scoring cards on a 1000-point scale that translates into an industry-standard 1-10 grade. TAG sets the objective standard for collectible card grading, with aesthetically inscribed slabs made from cyrstal clear, UV and abrasion-resistant acrylic.

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MANUAL
GRADING


Focus: Manual grading, Legacy brand recognition


Traditional manual grading relies on a subjective, opinion-based process to assign grades on a 1-10 scale. Graded cards feature paper flips or inserts that can be substituted, posing a risk to authenticity and security. While widely recognized, these methods depend on human judgment rather than advanced imaging technologies or a fully transparent, data-driven approach.

Grading
1-10 Industry Standard Grade
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Yes
Multi-Patented Grading Technology (10+ Years of Development)
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No
Detailed Images & Grading Report with Every Card
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No
Precise 1000 Point Score to Gauge Grade Strength (TAG S)
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No
Rank / Leaderboard / Chronology for Every Card
Yes
No
Resubmission Detection for Most Accurate Pop Counts
Yes
No
Encasing
Scratch-resistant / Stackable / Interlocking
Yes
Yes
Premium Label Inscribed Inside Case (No Paper Labels)
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No
Crystal Clear, 99% UV Resistant Acrylic <400 nm
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Anti-Counterfeit Proof™ Technology (Self-Scannable)
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No
Pricing
No Upcharges Based on Card Value
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Regular Service - 10 Business Day Turnaround
$15
$$$+
Maximum Advertised Turnaround Time (Business Days)
10+
45+
Experience
Real-time Order Tracking
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Yes
Live Chat Customer Service
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No
Slab Returned in Foil Wrap for a Premium Unveiling
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No
Hassle-free, Pre-paid Submission Kits (Optional)
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No


EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

Experience the new standard of card grading with TAG technology. Submit your cards today and discover a grading experience built for real collectors, backed by real data.