GRADING & AUTHENTICATION SERVICES

• Beyond Grading currently accepts cards within the Trading Card Game (TCG) category that are specifically manufactured by the Pokémon Company, Bandai TCG, or Konami.
• This includes cards from popular franchises such as Pokémon, Dragon Ball, One Piece, Digimon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more.
• If your card is not produced by TPC, Bandai, or Konami, we recommend contacting us first to confirm if it can be graded.

Once you’ve placed your order with us, you will receive an order number, which can be viewed under My Accounts > Orders.

Next, please fill out the GRADING FORM, which requires your basic information, order number, and details about the cards you wish to submit for grading.

Find Shipping Instructions on the same page as the form!

Mailing Instructions and Care Guide: 

• Sleeve each card in a penny sleeve.
• Place your card inside a Toploader or Card Saver (Semi-Rigid), then seal it inside a resealable bag.
• Sandwich the cards between two pieces of cardboard to protect them during transit.
• Use a cardboard box with sufficient bubble wrap or a bubble mailer to securely ship your submission.

Important: Beyond Grading is not responsible for any damage that occurs during transit. We record an unboxing video of every package we receive for security purposes. If your card arrives damaged, it will be returned to you, and the order amount will be refunded minus a convenience and return shipping fee.

The base charge you pay at checkout covers all costs associated with:

• Shipping the card to PSA for grading.
• Shipping the card back to India after grading.
• Customs duties and other charges.
• Return shipping to you.

What’s Not Covered?

Upcharges: Our base charge does not cover upcharges, which occur when a card is submitted under a lower grading tier than it qualifies for.

For example: If you submit your card under the Standard Bulk Category (for cards valued under $300), but PSA determines the card’s value exceeds $300 after grading, it should have been submitted under the Value Category. In this case, you will be responsible for paying the difference between the two tiers, along with any applicable taxes.

You will receive a summary of the upcharge, and the additional amount will need to be paid before PSA releases the card to us.

How is the Upcharge Calculated?

The upcharge amount will be calculated as follows:
(Upcharge amount – Paid tier amount) + Bank charges + Taxes

Our turnaround times range from 3 months to 6 months, depending on the grading tier chosen.

The turnaround time begins once we ship your submission to PSA, which typically occurs at the end of the month.

PSA Processing Time

Please note: The estimated processing times below start once PSA physically receives and starts processing your submission. Working days do not include weekends or holidays.

• Standard Bulk : 95+ working days (approximately 5 months)
  
• Value / Value (Dual) : 75+ working days (approximately 4 months)
• Value Plus : 40+ working days (approximately 2 – 2.5 months)
• Value Max: 30 business days (approximately 1.5 – 2 months)
• Re-Holder: 80 business days (approximately 4 – 5 months)

Beckett (BGS) Processing Time

Please note: The estimated processing times below start once BGS physically receives and starts processing your submission. Working days do not include weekends or holidays.

• Base (With Sub-Grades) : 50+ working days (approximately 3 months)

Beyond Grading Processing Time

Beyond Grading adds an additional 1 to 1.5 months for submission preparation and postage to and from PSA.

• Shipping: Cards are packed and prepared for shipment to PSA.
• Order Prep: The submission is reviewed, verified, and logged into PSA’s system.
• Research & ID: Cards are researched to ensure accurate details are noted on the label.
• Grading: The card undergoes authentication and grading.
• Assembly: Labels are printed, and the card is sealed in its PSA holder/slab.
• QA Check: Grades are re-checked for accuracy, labels are verified, and the holder is inspected for defects.
• Results Out: The grading results have been released, and the cards are on their way back to India.
• Ready to Ship: Cards have arrived in India and are now ready to ship back to you!