Cards can be submitted directly through the Crown Grading website submission portal. Simply create an account, select your service level, enter your card information, and complete checkout.

Once submitted online, securely package your cards and ship them to Crown using your preferred carrier.

Crown currently accepts standard trading card sizes commonly used across major TCGs, sports cards, entertainment cards, and collectible card games.

Oversized, miniature, unusually thick, or specialty cards may require additional review prior to submission. If you are uncertain whether your card qualifies, please contact Crown support before submitting.

Yes. All submissions must be entered through the Crown submission portal prior to shipment.

This helps ensure:

Yes. Crown accepts both individual and bulk submissions.

Bulk pricing tiers may apply depending on submission volume. Larger submissions may also qualify for dealer or wholesale-level pricing structures.

Yes. International submissions are accepted; however, customers are responsible for:

Shipping times may vary depending on destination country and carrier performance.

Crown combines advanced imaging systems and AI-assisted analysis with human grading review.

AI-assisted systems help evaluate factors such as:

Every card is still reviewed and verified by human graders to help ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality control.

Cards are evaluated across multiple categories, including:

Crown grading standards are designed to reward authentic condition while maintaining consistency and transparency.

Yes. Crown includes subgrades as part of the grading process.

Subgrades provide collectors with a more detailed breakdown of a card’s condition across multiple grading categories.

Many factors may impact a card’s final grade, including:

Some defects may only become visible under magnification or angled lighting.

Crown utilizes a combination of advanced tools to identify signs of alteration:

Not all alterations are detectable, but Crown continuously refines its review process as technology evolves.

Crown evaluates cards for authenticity as part of the grading process.

Cards determined to be counterfeit, altered beyond acceptable standards, or otherwise non-genuine may receive an inauthentic or altered designation.

Crown recognizes that collectors may carefully remove loose debris or contaminants prior to submission.

However, methods intended to improve appearance, conceal wear, restore gloss, fill scratches, or artificially enhance surface quality may be considered alteration.

Collectors are encouraged to review Crown’s full Surface Integrity Standards prior to submission.

Alteration may include:

Crown evaluates both observable results and apparent intent when reviewing potential alterations.

Collectors should avoid:

These materials may alter the original characteristics of the collectible and may impact grading outcomes.

Cards exhibiting evidence of alteration, restoration, or artificial enhancement may receive designations such as:

Designation decisions are made at Crown’s discretion based on observed characteristics during the grading process.

Turnaround times may vary depending on:

Estimated turnaround windows are displayed during the submission process; however, all estimates are subject to change.

Cards should be packaged securely to prevent movement or damage during transit.

Crown recommends:

Avoid excessive tape, loose cards, or packaging methods that may increase handling risk.

Return shipping insurance options may vary depending on declared value and selected shipping methods.

Customers are encouraged to insure high-value submissions appropriately prior to shipment.

Crown is not responsible for packages lost or damaged in transit prior to arrival.

Once received and checked into the Crown system, submitted items fall under Crown’s internal handling procedures.

Customers are strongly encouraged to:

Cards graded by Crown may be searchable through the Crown Database using:

Database functionality and search tools may continue to expand over time.

Cards are typically added to the database after grading and processing are completed.

Processing times may vary depending on submission volume and operational workflow.

Population reports track the number of cards graded within specific categories, grades, and subgrade combinations.

These reports help collectors better understand relative scarcity and grading distribution across the Crown ecosystem.

Crown continues to evaluate future preservation, conservation, and restoration-related service offerings.

Additional services may be introduced over time as Crown expands its operational capabilities and technology infrastructure.

Comic grading and additional collectible categories may be explored in the future as Crown continues expanding its grading platform and infrastructure.

Yes. Crown plans to continue expanding its AI-assisted grading systems, imaging technology, automation infrastructure, and analytical capabilities over time.

The goal is to improve:

All expansion will maintain strong human oversight and verification.