MBA Raw Card Grading
1860-Forward
MBA spent over two years developing its grading and encapsulation process, leveraging the finest engineering and fraud-prevention technologies in the market. In addition to trading cards, MBA also grades wax, cello, and foil packs for everything from sports to TCG issues, catalogued vintage pins, vintage wrappers, and other collectibles. MBA fills existing gaps in the market, empowers collectors with a special emphasis on items valued less than $250 where cost and turnaround time are largely prohibitive through legacy authenticators. Raw Grading services include the following features:
Authenticity Guarantee
MBA Graded trading cards undergo an extensive review process including authenticity verification, alteration review, and condition reports providing our customers with the transparency and accountability they deserve.
Crystal Clear Acrylic Jewel Case
Aesthetically clear and scratch resistant, the MBA holder was selected to mesh to PSA graded slabs and display the encased trading card with the best possible aesthetics.
MBA Heat Map
Included on all Raw Grading submissions. Highlighted areas describe the location of condition flaws that govern the card's assigned grade and generally explains why the item didn't receive a higher grade.
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Fraud Preventative Label
MBA Raw Grading labels are custom designed to leverage the highest level of fraud prevention available in the industry, combined with metallic aspects that assert the luster of the MBA brand.
Certification Database
MBA maintains a robust online database of all MBA authenticated, certified, and graded cards, including population statistics, card listing details with metadata to write card titles and descriptions, and a scannable 2D barcode.
High-Resolution Imaging
Industry-leading digital photography comes with every Raw Grading submission to aid selling and portfolio management.
All Thickness and Issue Types Accepted
Patch cards, rare inserts, die-cuts are accepted with a thickness up to 360PT.
MBA Silver Diamond - Superior Eye Appeal, Top 15%
MBA Silver Diamond is awarded by MBA experts to top-15% cards within an assigned grade, recognizing standout examples that exceed the typical eye appeal for that grade.
MBA Grading services are currently only offered through approved business partners. Contact us for a list of approved MBA Grading submitters or to become an approved business submitter. Contact us today.
Raw Grading Fee Schedule
| Market Value | FVF* |
|---|---|
| Up to $100 | $15 |
| Up to $250 | $20 |
| Up to $500 | $25 |
| Up to $1,000 | $35 |
| Over $1,000 | +3% on excess |
*All turn-time service fees are credited towards FVFs. A Final Value Fee of 3% of conservative market value will be assigned to items with values over $1000. You can select a Pre-Grade service level (offered at in-person shows) and avoid FVFs for any selected order.