INCEPTION CARD GRADING

Professional Card Grading in Europe

Protect, grade and preserve your trading cards with secure encapsulation, online certificate verification and individual QR authentication.

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Real ICG graded slab
100%Online Verification
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EUBased Service
CollectorFocused
EUROPEAN ADVANTAGE

Grading in Europe, without customs surprises.

Thanks to our European-based operation, submissions within the European Union can be managed faster, more comfortably and without additional customs complications.

Trading Card Grading Services for Collectors in Europe

Inception Card Grading provides professional card grading services for sports cards, TCG cards, Pokémon cards, collectible cards and modern trading cards. Our process combines collector-focused service, secure encapsulation, online certificate verification and QR authentication.

OUR SERVICES

Choose the grading service that fits your collection.

From large submissions to faster turnaround options and on-site grading at selected events.

01

Standard Grading

Our most economical solution for larger submissions and collectors who want reliable, professional grading at scale.

  • 20€/card + shipping
  • Large submissions
  • Collectors, resellers and distributors
02

Premium Grading

Fast service for collectors who need a quicker turnaround without sacrificing precision or presentation.

  • 25€/card + shipping
  • Higher-value cards
  • Fast turnaround option
03

On-Site Grading

Available at selected events and shows, allowing collectors to grade cards directly in person where available.

  • 30€/card
  • Selected events
  • Direct show submissions
LIVE VERIFICATION SYSTEM

Every slab connects to a public digital record.

Collectors can scan the QR code or enter the certificate number to instantly verify authenticity, grade and card details.

  • Unique certificate number
  • QR authentication
  • Online public registry
  • Verification URL
  • Instant certificate lookup
ICG certificate verification QR system
WHY ICG

Built for modern collectors.

Online Certificate Verification

Every certified card can be checked through the official ICG verification database.

Individual QR Authentication

Each slab includes a QR code linked directly to the public certificate record.

Secure Encapsulation

Cards are protected in a professional holder designed for presentation and preservation.

Collector-First Service

Created by a collector, with a focus on care, trust and long-term preservation.

HOW IT WORKS

From submission to verification.

1Submit

Send your cards securely.

2Grade

Cards are reviewed with care.

3Encapsulate

Your cards are protected in slabs.

4Verify

Each certificate is published online.

COLLECTOR TRUST

Made for collectors who care about presentation, protection and trust.

★★★★★

Excellent slab quality and fast turnaround.

— Collector, Spain
★★★★★

Professional service and secure packaging.

— Collector, Germany
★★★★★

The QR verification system is excellent.

— Collector, Italy

Ready to protect your collection?

Professional grading. Secure slabs. QR authentication. Online verification.

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