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APG Card Authentication & Grading

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Precision optical evidence. A visible basis for every grade.

Micron-scale optical imaging captures fine details, preserving visual evidence for transparent grading and review.

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One card, one digital grading certificate

Micron-scale optical scanning records the card surface. High-grade cards receive an account-bound digital grading certificate with a publicly verifiable certificate.

APGGRADE
SIN-108888888
10PRISTINE
10 PT. GRADE
APG sample card front
Front
APG sample card back
Back
APGRECORD
Centering10
Corners10
Edges10
Surface10
4 SUBGRADES
Micron-scale optical scanning

Micron-scale optical scanning

Precision micron-scale optics scan the card surface, recording flaw evidence alongside four grading sub-scores.

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喷火龙 · APG 10 PRISTINE · 正面

Black Gold 10 to PSA10

APG Black Gold 10 applies a stricter grading standard. Black Gold 10 cards submitted through APG’s assisted route are guaranteed a PSA10 grade.

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APG VS Other Grading

APG makes each graded card easier to verify, review, and trade

A grade is only useful when users can understand the evidence behind it. APG connects scoring, imaging, certificate lookup, ownership display, and order tracking in one workflow.

APG 评级Other Grading
Grading
1-10 score plus four sub-scores✓Supported×Often only the final grade
Micron-scale optical scanning and flaw evidence✓Included in certificate archive×Usually not public
Raw card and holder photo archive✓Front/back records before and after encapsulation×Limited display
Certificate
Public certificate H5 lookup✓Website / Mini Program / APP same record×Single lookup page or no full archive
3D digital grading certificate✓Account-bound grading certificate for high-grade cards×Usually no account-bound grading certificate
Certificate follows physical card transfer✓Reserved for ownership transfer tracking×Often disconnected after resale
Service
Black Gold 10 PSA10 reholdering route✓Guaranteed PSA10 through APG-assisted submission×Usually not provided
Order and return logistics timeline✓Full workflow visible×Node visibility varies

Card IPs supported by APG

Trading cards · Chinese cards · Film & esports · Idol cards · Sports cards · Japanese cards

喷火龙 · APG 10 PRISTINE · 正面

China Cards

精灵球 · APG 10 PRISTINE · 正面

Trading Cards

喷火龙 · APG 10 PRISTINE · 正面

Film & Esports Cards

喷火龙 · APG 10 PRISTINE · 正面

Idol Cards

精灵球 · APG 10 PRISTINE · 正面

Sports Cards

喷火龙 · APG 10 PRISTINE · 正面

Japanese Goods Cards

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Submission Workflow

From online submission to return shipping, every step stays trackable

Order, payment, intake, grading, encapsulation, certification, waiting-to-ship and return logistics are recorded in one workflow.

01Submit online
02Pay order
03Ship cards
04APG intake
05Grading review
06Slab and certify
07Waiting to ship
08Return logistics

APG CARD GRADING

Explore the future of grading.

Grading goes beyond protection. We inspect the condition of every card and preserve a digital record of its state.

  • APG will continue to support more card IPs.
  • We collaborate with creators and leading artists to build a richer card community.
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Submission Flow

From submission to certificate

Submit cards, ship packages, warehouse intake, grading review, encapsulation, certificate issuance, and return logistics share one order status model across PC and mini program.

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Certification Detail

What remains visible after certification

  • Transparent score reportFinal grade and sub-scores are displayed together so collectors can judge the result.
  • Encapsulation and labelCertified cards are protected with a label carrying grade, certificate number, and public lookup data.
  • Return trackingAfter certification, return logistics and certificate status remain visible in the order center.
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