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Professional Sports Card Grading & Authentication

Emerald Jade Evaluations delivers expert card grading, authentication, and encapsulation. Starting at just $6.50/card. Trusted by collectors for accuracy, consistency, and premium presentation.

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EJE Grading — Emerald Jade Evaluations
2000 Press Pass · Autograph · Tom Brady
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Tom Brady 2000 Press Pass Autograph rookie card EJE Gem Mint 10
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2016 Pokémon Evolutions · #11/108 · Charizard
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Charizard Pokémon Evolutions holo card EJE Gem Mint 10
$6.50
Per Card — Bulk (50+)
$9.00
Per Card — Standard (1-49)
100%
Authenticated Before Grading
UV-Safe
Tamper-Evident Slabs
Process

How Card Grading Works at EJE Cards

Four simple steps from submission to graded slab.

01

Submit Your Cards

Fill out our digital form below, select your service level, and ship cards in card savers or top loaders to our Richmond, Indiana facility.

02

Authentication

Every card undergoes thorough authentication to verify originality and detect trimming, re-coloring, restoration, or tampering.

03

Expert Grading

Our graders evaluate centering, corners, edges, and surface on our precise 1-10 scale. Optional subgrades available.

04

Encapsulation & Return

Cards sealed in tamper-evident, UV-resistant cases with a custom label. Payment link emailed before return shipping.

Services & Prices

Card Grading Pricing

Competitive, transparent pricing for all card types. No hidden fees.

Standard (1–49 Cards)
$9/card

Standard 35pt sports & Pokémon cards. Perfect for personal collections.

  • Full authentication
  • 1-10 grading scale
  • Tamper-evident encapsulation
  • UV-resistant slab
  • Custom EJE label
Bulk (50+ Cards)
$6.50/card

Best value for serious collectors and dealers. Same premium service.

  • Everything in Standard
  • 28% savings per card
  • Ideal for dealers & shops
  • Group submissions welcome
  • Priority communication
Non-Standard Sizes
$9/card

Tobacco, 52-56 Topps Jumbo, 55pt, 100pt, 130pt, 180pt cards.

  • Full authentication
  • Custom-fit encapsulation
  • Vintage card expertise
  • All thickness variants
  • Same grading standards

Optional: Subgrades on Label

Centering, corners, edges, surface scores on the front label. +$6.00/card

Optional: Minimum Grade

Choose a minimum grade threshold. Cards that don't meet your minimum are returned unslabbed.

Grading Standards

EJE Card Grading Scale: 1–10+

Our grading scale evaluates centering (front & back), corners, edges, and surface condition. Every grade includes centering tolerances and is backed by expert review.

10+

Pristine

Front: up to 52/48 · Back: up to 55/45. Virtually flawless eye appeal. Razor-sharp corners & edges. No visible surface flaws under magnification. Exceptional factory quality & print clarity.

10

Gem Mint

Front: up to 55/45 · Back: up to 60/40. Outstanding eye appeal. Sharp corners and edges. Only the most minor, nearly imperceptible surface imperfections.

9

Mint

Front: up to 60/40 · Back: up to 65/35. Strong overall presentation. Minor corner, edge, or surface flaws visible upon close inspection.

8

Normal-Mint

Front: up to 65/35 · Back: up to 70/30. Mild corner or edge wear. Light surface flaws permitted. Clean, attractive appearance.

7

Near-Mint

Front: up to 70/30 · Back: up to 75/25. Noticeable wear on corners and edges. Light scratches or print defects may be present. Card remains well-structured.

6

Excellent-Mint

Front: up to 75/25 · Back: up to 80/20. Clear signs of handling. Multiple areas of visible wear. Structurally sound card.

5

Excellent

Front: up to 80/20 · Back: up to 85/15. Moderate wear. Rounded corners and/or edge chipping. Surface scuffing or light creasing may be present. No major structural damage.

4

Very Good–Excellent

Front: up to 85/15 · Back: up to 90/10. Pronounced corner rounding. Surface wear and/or minor creases. Eye appeal noticeably reduced.

3

Very Good

Front: up to 90/10 · Back: up to 95/5. Significant wear throughout. Creases, scratches, and surface degradation present. Card remains intact.

2

Good

Front: greater than 90/10 · Back: greater than 95/5. Heavy wear, creasing, scuffing, or discoloration. Structural integrity maintained.

1

Poor

Centering not a determining factor. Severe damage including major creases, tears, stains, or paper loss. Significant visual and structural defects.

A

Authentic

Card is verified as genuine but does not receive a numerical grade due to alteration, trimming, recoloring, or extreme condition issues.

Half-Grade Policy

EJE may assign half grades (e.g., 9.5, 7.5, 6.5) when a card clearly falls between two grade levels. 1.5 is designated as "1.5 – Fair."

Evaluation Criteria

Four Subgrades. Total Transparency.

◎

Centering

Border alignment on both front and back to assess image positioning.

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Corners

Each corner examined for sharpness, wear, fraying under magnification.

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Edges

All four edges inspected for chipping, nicks, rough cuts.

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Surface

Evaluated for scratches, print defects, staining, and blemishes.

Submit Your Cards

Online Submission Form

Fill out this form, then print and include it with your card shipment. Or submit digitally and we'll confirm via email.

Contact Information
Service Level
Optional Services
Card Details

Enter each card you're submitting. Add rows as needed.

YearSetPlayer / CharacterCard #VariationNotesValue ($)
Payment Method
Cards entered:2
Service level:Standard — $9.00/card
Subgrades:No
Minimum grade:No
Estimated Total:$18.00

Mail cards to: Emerald Jade Evaluations, LLC · 2903 East Main Street, Suite 2007 · Richmond, Indiana 47374
Package in card savers or top loaders. Include printed form. Payment link emailed upon receipt.

✓

Submission Received!

Your form has been generated. Print this page or save as PDF, then mail your cards with the form to:

Emerald Jade Evaluations, LLC
2903 East Main Street, Suite 2007
Richmond, Indiana 47374

A payment link will be emailed to upon receipt.

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Trusted by Collectors

★★★★★
"The slab quality and label design from EJE blew me away. My graded cards look incredible and turnaround was fast."
Marcus T.
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★★★★★
"I've used several grading companies and EJE's consistency is right up there. Transparent standards and fair pricing."
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard 35pt sports & Pokémon: $9.00/card (1-49 cards), $6.50/card (50+ cards). Non-standard sizes: $9.00/card. Optional subgrades: +$6.00/card. Minimum grade option available at no extra charge.
All major sports (baseball, basketball, football, hockey), Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and non-standard sizes including tobacco, 52-56 Topps Jumbo, 55pt, 100pt, 130pt, 180pt.
Fill out the submission form above, print it, package cards in card savers or top loaders, and mail to: Emerald Jade Evaluations, LLC, 2903 East Main Street, Suite 2007, Richmond, IN 47374. Payment via email link (Elavon), PayPal, Zelle, check, or money order.
Yes. For +$6.00/card, we display four subgrades (centering, corners, edges, surface) on the front of the label for complete transparency.
Yes. Professional grading provides objective condition assessment in a tamper-evident slab, increasing buyer confidence and resale value. Graded cards consistently sell higher than raw cards.
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