How It Works

The entire process happens remotely, from your photos to your PDF report. Here's exactly what happens at each step.

1. 01

   1. You send your photos and video

   Through the submission form: front, back, edges in natural light, and a short 10-15 second video tilting the card to capture how the holo pattern shifts. Sharper photos mean a more precise report.

2. 02

   2. Our experts examine the submission

   Every card is compared against verified references following our authentication methodology (texture, ink, die-cut) and, if requested, valued using real market data.

3. 03

   3. You receive your report by email

   A detailed PDF within 48 business hours, with the verdict and the full reasoning behind it — not just a number.

Payment (see our pricing) is made by card directly on this page, via Stripe, right after your files are submitted.

What to prepare before you submit your card

• Front and back photo, card flat, tightly framed
• Photos of all four edges (top, bottom, left, right)
• A short video tilting the card under light
• The set name if you know it (optional, but it speeds up analysis)

Common mistakes to avoid

• Photographing the card while it’s still in its sleeve or toploader: the plastic creates glare that hides the holo.
• Sending only a front photo: without the back and edges, several criteria can’t be checked.
• Using the phone’s built-in flash, which flattens the holographic pattern instead of revealing it.
• Sending a video that’s too short or too fast to show how the holo behaves at different angles.

What happens after your report?

Card found authentic

You can move forward with a purchase, a sale, or a grading submission with confidence — see our grading guide.

Card found suspicious

We recommend a further physical check before any transaction or grading submission.

Card found likely counterfeit

The report details the evidence, with annotated photos, to support a negotiation or a refund request with the seller.

See a sample anonymized report to know exactly what this document looks like, or our FAQ for other common questions.