UK-based · Independent grading, done in-house
Professional card grading. Sold direct.
Precision grades, tamper-proof slabs, and a certification database you can trust — every card here was authenticated and graded by Apex, then listed the moment the label was set. Pokémon, sports, and TCG, Gem Mint 10 down to Poor 1.
Grading you can trust. Protection your cards deserve.
Every card is authenticated, graded by hand, and sealed in a crystal-clear tamper-proof slab with a unique certification number — verifiable online by anyone, anywhere. Industry-standard 1–10 grading scale with sub-grades for centering, edges, corners, and surface. No shortcuts, no inconsistency.
How it works
From submission to certified slab.
Submit Your Cards
Create an account, tell us what you're sending with a simple submission form.
Ship to Us
Securely package your cards and send them to our UK grading facility.
We Grade & Slab
Every card is authenticated, graded, and sealed in a tamper-proof slab.
Receive & Verify
Get your graded cards back with a QR code. Anyone can verify the cert number online.
Why Apex Grading
The Apex standard.
Precision Grading
Consistent, rigorous standards with detailed sub-grade analysis on every card.
Tamper-Proof Slabs
Crystal-clear encapsulation designed to protect and showcase your collection.
Cert Database
Every card gets a unique cert number. Verify grade and authenticity instantly.
Live Tracking
Follow your submission through every stage from receipt to return delivery.
The Apex scale
Every card is graded on the same ten-point scale, checked by two independent graders before it's encapsulated.
Recently graded, ready to ship
Live from the catalog — new listings go up as soon as they're encapsulated.
FAQs
Clear answers to common inquiries.
What trading cards do you grade?
We grade all major TCGs — Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, sports cards, and more. If it's a trading card, we can grade it.
How does the grading process work?
Submit through our platform, ship your cards to us, and we authenticate, grade, and encapsulate each card in a tamper-proof slab with a unique certification number.
How do I verify a graded card?
Every card gets a unique cert number. Anyone can look it up on our site to confirm the grade, card details, and authenticity.
Where are you based?
We're a UK-based grading company. All grading and encapsulation happens right here in the United Kingdom.