GGSGem Grading Service
GGS · Gem Grading Service

The Standard in Card Authentication.

Accurate, affordable grading matched with a world-class slab design — so your cards are protected, verified, and ready to display.

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$15 Per Card · 3–7 Day Avg Turnaround
GGS Gem Mint 10 graded slab — Fernando Mendoza Rainbow /1

Who We Are

A message from our founders

GGS was built around one simple idea: grading should be fast, fair, and treat every collector like they matter — not just the biggest submissions. We turn most orders around in just 3 to 7 days, because we know the wait is the hardest part of sending your cards away. Every submission gets careful, hands-on attention from our team, and if you ever have a question, you'll hear back from a real person, not a ticket number. We built GGS around customer service and value first, so you get an accurate grade, a slab worth displaying, and a team that genuinely cares about getting it right.

Accurate Grading

Every submission is reviewed against a consistent, documented standard, so your grade reflects the true condition of the card — not the mood of the day.

Simple, Quick & Affordable

No confusing tiers, no hidden add-ons. One flat rate, a fast turnaround, and a process built around getting your cards back in your hands quickly.

Designed for Perfection

Housed in a crystal-clear, UV-resistant case with a sharp, minimal navy-and-diamond label — because a card worth grading deserves a slab worth displaying.

Our Mission

To make trustworthy card authentication fast, transparent, and accessible — and to give every graded card a presentation worthy of the collection it belongs to.

Grading Overview

Engineered for perfection

Clear fees, realistic timelines, and a scale built around what actually matters: the condition of your card.

Pricing

$15 per card

$2 review fee if minimum grade is not met.

Reach out via email for bulk orders.

Turnaround

3–7 business days

Average turnaround for standard orders.

What We Grade

35pt, 130pt & 180pt

We only accept cards in these three holder sizes.

The GGS Scale

To optimize value, we only encapsulate Mint 9 and above

All other cards incur the small review fee noted above instead of a full encapsulation.

10

Gem Mint

A virtually flawless card: crisp, centered, sharp corners, and a clean surface with no visible damage.

9.5

Mint+

An exceptional card with a single minor flaw, typically only visible under magnification.

9

Mint

A clean, well-preserved card with two to three minor flaws, some of which may be visible to the naked eye.

FAQs

Common questions answered

Standard submissions are currently completed in 3–7 business days on average, from the day we receive your package.

Reviews

What collectors are saying

“My card came back exactly as graded, packaged beautifully in the slab, and it shipped back fast. A+ experience from start to finish.”

James C.

Sports Card Collector

“I am very happy with my submission. Cards were graded fairly and shipped back on time, packaged safely the whole way. GGS is the best — thank you for what you do for the hobby every day. Highly recommend to any collector.”

Andrew M.

Long-Time Collector

“Beautiful slab — came back well packed and shipped fast. Thank you, GGS!”

Nick R.

PC Collector

Contact Us

Submit a request

All submissions and grading requests are currently handled by email — no online order form or serial-number lookup yet. Send us a message and we'll follow up directly to walk you through next steps and arrange payment before anything ships.

info@gradedbygem.com
Ship submissions to:
GGS Grading, 7757 Auburn Road, Unit 20, Concord Township, OH 44077