Trading Card Grading
Packing Guide
Some helpful information on how to pack your cards before sending them in for grading by TCG. Before you begin packing your cards we recommend the following items:
Ultra Pro card sleeves are what we recommend but you can use any brand just make sure they are clear polypropylene, no PVC / acid free sleeves.
Use Ultra Pro Card Savers 1. Do not use hard acrylic cases, top loaders or any other kind of holders as they may damage your cards.
Cut two corrugated cardboard pieces out to a size a bit larger than the card savers. Place your sleeved cards between the two pieces.
Use a couple Rubber bands. Make sure they are NOT too small and tight around the cardboard. Rubber bands are great as they do not leave residue and are easy to remove.
You can use bubble wrap, shredded paper, a padded bag, styrofoam balls etc.. to secure the contents inside a box.
Make sure the box has room to fit your cards with space around it to use packing material of your choice. We strongly recommend using a box but a padded mail bag can be used as well.
Always good to have a permanent marker or pen ready to write down order number and any other details needed.
Steps:
- Insert each card into its own ultra pro sleeve.
- We recommend putting a 3M sticky tab on the outside back side of the sleeves to help with removal of cards.
- Insert each sleeved card carefully into its own card saver.
- Now stack your cards in the order you entered them into the system, starting with the first card on top and last card at the bottom. Please write your Order number on the top cardboard piece.
- Place your stack of cards between the two pieces of corrugated cardboard and use a couple of rubber bands to secure the package and stop cards sliding out. Note these rubber bands should NOT be too tight, just enough to prevent the card savers from sliding out.
- Protect your cards with packing material and place them into a box.
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Fill out the required postage details at the post office. Please send to TCG Trading Card Grading.
Our address is: PO BOX 235 Vincentia NSW 2540.