Arena Club was founded by collectors. So we know security and
transparency is what you want and need. Here’s our Grading Process
down to every detail so you can submit without worry.
QR code ON BACK LABEL DIRECTS TO THE CARD DETAIL & ARENA CLUB
GRADING REPORT
SUPERIOR QUALITY CUSTOM MADE SLABS
Cards are protected in inner sleeves and slabbed with SPECIALTY
sized card cavity for SECURITY
EACH CARD HAS AN "Arena Code" UNIQUE I.D. WHICH is DISPLAYED on
the FRONT OF THE CARD’S GRADED LABEL
Graded cards include subgrades for Centering, Corners, Edges and
Surface
ARENA CLUB LOGO FOR AUTHENTICATION
OUR GRADING PROCESS
1 / PREP & INSPECT
Before the process begins, our expert graders glove up like a
jeweler does before handling diamonds. Ensuring the few moments
your cards are out of sleeves, they’re handled with care. The
package is opened under camera. We then match the card with your
submission, then authenticate to ensure it’s not counterfeit.
2 / SCAN
Cards are then very carefully removed from toploaders and placed
on a scanner to capture high-resolution images. Then the cards
are placed right back into toploaders, safe and secure, with as
little exposure as possible.
3 / GRADE
Our expert graders, aided by computer vision and artificial
intelligence, then examine every detail of every card. Cards are
given four sub-grades (a fifth auto grade is given to
signatures), adding up to a more accurate and comprehensive
overall grade. After that first round of grading, it’s reviewed
by another expert grader. Then a third round of review, before
it is prepped for slabbing.
4 / SLAB
Our gloved graders then carefully remove the card and prepare it
for slabbing. Our ultrasonic welding machine creates an
air-tight encapsulation, so your card is safe and secure in its
new premium, custom slab. Then the slab is bagged in a sleeve.
5 / VAULT & MINT
Vaulted cards are then secured and stored in our 24/7 secure
surveillance facility with temperature and moisture control.
Every card is fully-insured and protected.
GRADES EXPLAINED
Perfect 10
This is almost the perfect card! Four clean sharp corners/four
clean sharp edges combined with visually clean surface and
symmetrical centering on front and back of the card.
GEM MINT 10
This is nearly pristine. This card's standards are no subgrades
below 9.5 with at least one or more 10’s to qualify for this
level. Four clean corners/four clean edges with slight
minimal/minor defects. Slight allowance for surface issues and
symmetrical centering on front and back of the card.
MINT+ 9
Brilliant conditioned card showcasing minimal/minor visible
flaws, minimal/minor printing defects or slight issues with
corners and edges under magnification. Fractional off set
centering on front and back of the card.
MINT 9
Slightly brilliant conditioned card showcasing a couple
minimal/minor visible flaws, minimal/minor printing defects or
slight issues with corners and edges under magnification.
Partial offset centering on front and back of the card either
top/bottom or left/right.
NM MINT+ 8
Super high-end card that appears brilliant at first glance but
has a handful of minimal/minor visible flaws. minimal/minor
issues with corners and edges under magnification, with
minimal/minor printing defects under magnification. Noticeable
offset centering on front and back of the card either top/bottom
or left/right.
NM MINT+ 8
High-End card that appears brilliant at first but has multiple
flaws. Minimal/minor issues with corners and edges, with the
possibility of multiple printing defects under magnification.
Offset centering on front and back of the card either top/bottom
or left/right detected by the human eye.
GRADES BELOW 8
High-end card that appears brilliant at first but has multiple
flaws. Minor white/misshaped corners and edges, with multiple
printing defects. Offset centering on front and back of the card
either top/bottom or left/right detected by the human eye.
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