Professional authentication. Premium slabs. Built for collectors who take the hobby seriously.
International Card Grading (IGC) was founded to give collectors access to professional, affordable authentication. We believe grading doesn't need to be expensive, slow, or exclusive.
Every card we touch is graded with care and encapsulated in a premium, ultra-clear slab designed to protect your card and show it off exactly the way it deserves.
Download and complete the IGC Submission Form, then email the completed form to help@gradeigc.com.
We'll review your submission, confirm eligibility and pricing, then email you a finalized submission form to print and include with your shipment. Shipping assistance is available if needed.
Your cards are professionally graded, encapsulated in premium IGC slabs, and returned to you within 3 weeks of receiving your submission.
We grade on a strict three-tier scale. Only Mint 9 and above are eligible for encapsulation.
Perfect centering, no surface wear, flawless edges and corners. The pinnacle of card condition.
Near-perfect with only the most minor imperfections visible under very close inspection.
Clean, well-preserved card with slight wear detectable only under close examination.
I was honestly a little nervous about sending my cards to IGC at first. The last time I used another grading company, it took almost four months, and then they charged me extra because one of my cards got a high grade. With IGC, I got updates throughout the whole process, and everything went exactly as promised. I'll definitely be sending more cards in soon.
I bought an IGC 9.5 on Whatnot (a live-selling platform) and honestly I love it. The slab looks really clean, and I like that it isn't overdesigned. I think I may send a few of my cards from my collection to get graded.
IGC is doing what the big grading companies won't. $9 a card and about a 3-week turnaround? I was honestly surprised when my order came back right within the promised timeframe. I'll definitely be sending more cards in.
Yes. We offer bulk discounts on submissions of 100 or more cards. Please contact us for more information.
Most orders are completed within 3 weeks of being received. If turnaround times change, they will be reflected on our website.
Return shipping is selected on your submission form. Once your order is complete, your cards will be securely packaged and shipped using the return shipping option you chose. A tracking number will be provided once your order ships.
At IGC, we believe grading should be fast, affordable, and transparent. We offer quick turnaround times, flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees or upcharges, consistent grading standards, and updates throughout the grading process — so you always know exactly what to expect.
At this time, we only grade standard 35pt sports cards. We are working to support TCG and other card types in the future.
Questions about grading, your submission, or anything else — we're here to help.
We typically respond within 24–48 hours.