SGC Grading Instructions

Cardsmiths Breaks is proud to be an official SGC group submitter!

  • Submissions will be made by CSB bi-monthly on the 15th and the last day of each month
  • The turnaround time is 5-10 business days
  • Payment for submissions is due up front
  • Return shipping to you will be charged when the cards are received by Cardsmiths from SGC
  • Return shipping to you will be $5 for the first card and $1 per additional card up to a maximum of $10 total

Shipping: Cards can be shipped to either Sam at CSB West or Omni at CSB Midwest

Price: Sports Cards – $15 per card; TCG – $9 per card

Note: TCG is only playable game cards such as Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Disney Lorcana and Magic the Gathering. Cards such as Upper Deck Marvel or Topps Star Wars are priced as sports cards.

  • There is no upcharge for any card produced in the year 2000 or later
  • Price applies to reholders and crossovers
  • Any promo price for a specific product or type of card will be honored through Cardsmiths Breaks

Submission details and requirements:

  • Cardsavers are preferred by SGC and therefor also preferred by CSB
  • Maximum card thickness of 180 point
  • Refunds are given if cards cannot be graded or are too large for holders, but not if cards are counterfeit
  • There is no additional charge for autographed cards and autograph grades will only be included with card grades if the autograph is deemed a 10
  • No in person autographs are accepted. Only pack pulled cards certified by the manufacturer