New to grading? This is the short version of everything you need to know to get your first card graded with confidence.
What grading is
Grading is an independent assessment of a card's condition, on a 1–10 scale, after which the card is sealed in a tamper-evident slab with a verifiable certificate. It turns "looks mint" into a documented, trusted grade. More in raw vs graded cards.
What it costs
CALIBRE is a flat £15 per card for standard grading (72-hour turnaround), or £50 for 24-hour priority, plus £5.95 tracked return postage per order. Full breakdown in how much does grading cost.
How CALIBRE grades
Rather than judging by eye or predicting with AI, CALIBRE measures the card — centering, corners, edges and surface — so the grade is repeatable and backed by a report. See how it works.
Getting started, step by step
- Pick a card or two worth grading (how to choose).
- Place your order online and pay.
- Package and post your cards (packaging guide).
- Track it in your account, then get your sealed, certified card back.
That's it. Start your order →