Card Grading, Authentication & Encapsulation | Diamond Service Grading
The collector's choice since 2021

Trading-card grading,
done right.

Diamond Service Grading delivers accurate, reliable grades collectors can trust — TCGs, sports, and non-sports cards alike. One flat price per card, a full 32-subgrade report, and a shatterproof slab on every order.

32-subgrade report Shatterproof slab QR-verified grade HD raw-card imaging
Diamond Service Grading
Three trading cards encapsulated in Diamond Service Grading slabs

Flat per-card pricing

A $5 card and a $5,000 card pay the same. No declared value, no value-based fees.

10, 3, or 1 business days

Choose the turnaround that matches your timeline. Same full grade at every tier.

32-point subgrade report

Centering, corners, edges, surface — digitized with HD front and back imaging.

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DSG grade report showing 32 subgrades across eight zones
Grade report

Grading made easy

32 sub-grades cover every corner, surface, and edge across all 8 zones. On a clear 0–4 scale, understanding your grade has never been easier — use the report to pinpoint exactly where damage sits and how severe it is.

Every holder carries a QR code on the back. Scan it with your phone and your full Grade Report appears, complete with HD images of the front and back of your card.

Services & pricing

Pick a service and submit

Choose a product below to start your order. Filling in card details on the product page is optional — and it's one flat price per card, no declared-value tiers, ever.

Grade by turnaround
Express
Same full grade, prioritized
$35 /card
3 business days
Turnaround
  • Identical grade and report
  • Moved ahead of standard queue
  • QR-verified shatterproof slab
Select Express
Expedited
Front of the line
$50 /card
1 business day
Turnaround
  • Graded and back in one day
  • Identical grade and report
  • QR-verified shatterproof slab
Select Expedited
Specialty services
Vintage
Tuned for early-era cardstock, 1887–1975.
$15 /card
10 business days
Select Vintage
Oversized / Undersized
Outside 2.5″×3.5″ or up to 200pt thick.
$15 /card
10 business days
Select Oversized
Authentication
Verified and encapsulated, no numeric grade.
$15 /card
10 business days
Select Authentication
Reslab
Convert an older DSG slab to the current label.
$10 /card
10 business days
Select Reslab
Every DSG slab

Preservation, authentication, and elevation in one

An all-in-one solution for your collectible cards — preservation, authentication, and elevation in a single secure package. Easy-to-read grade reports cover TCGs, sports, and non-sports cards alike. No limitations, just top-tier protection and clarity.

A card encapsulated in a Diamond Service Grading polycarbonate slab

Card ID

Every card graded with DSG receives its own unique card ID, making it easy to identify within our database.

QR Code

A scannable QR code on the back of each label links you straight to the card's grade report from any mobile device.

Polycarbonate

A shatterproof polycarbonate casing safeguards and preserves your card — 25× stronger than acrylic.

Grade Report

A comprehensive graphic with detailed information about your card's condition, authenticity, and grade assessment.

HD Imaging

High-quality imaging of your raw card lets you see it before grading, and aids accurate assessment and authentication.

UV-Resistance

A UV-resistant polycarbonate slab shields cards from harmful light, preventing fading, discoloration, and damage.

The collector's choice

Built for every card in your collection

From everyday rookies to oversized tall boys and thick memorabilia patches — there's a DSG holder made to protect it.

Three cards graded by Diamond Service Grading
Since 2021

The Collector's Choice

Diamond Service Grading has stayed the collector's choice for trading-card grading — accurate, reliable, and built to deliver the best value in the hobby at competitive prices.

Vintage tall boy card encapsulated in a slim DSG holder
New holder

Tallboy Holders

Slim, sleek holders designed specifically for tall boy cards. These custom-fit cases deliver top-tier protection in a slim profile — perfect for showcasing oversized collectibles with precision and style.

Thick memorabilia patch card in a DSG slab
Up to 200pt

Thick Cards Are In

DSG can now encapsulate thick cards up to 200pt. From premium patches to memorabilia, our robust holders provide the ultimate protection for your most valuable thick cards, keeping them safe and secure.

Five trading cards graded by DSG
Special offer

5 Cards for $50

Get 5 cards graded for just $50. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, it's the perfect way to experience our quality grading at an unbeatable price.

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Shipping

Simple, flat shipping

All domestic orders ship via USPS with signature confirmation. Each additional 100 cards adds $50.

Cards per orderShipping
1 – 50$20.00
51 – 100$45.00
101 – 150$75.00
151 – 250$120.00
251 – 350$200.00

Ship via USPS

DSG
PO BOX 3550
Rohnert Park, CA 94927

UPS or FedEx

DSG
5800 Redwood Drive, Suite B
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

To guarantee a specific carrier (FedEx or UPS) or for international options, email orders@dsggrading.com.

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