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TAG Grading

AI-powered card grading with a precision 1000-point scale

Trading Cards Founded 2020 Phoenix, Arizona

About TAG

TAG Grading is a modern card grading company founded in 2020 that has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing graders in the hobby. TAG graded over 440,000 cards in 2025 alone, representing 83% year-over-year growth. Their defining innovation is a proprietary 1000-point grading scale powered by AI technology, offering far more granularity than the traditional 1-10 scale used by competitors.

TAG's grading process combines artificial intelligence with human expert review. Cards are first analyzed by TAG's AI system which measures centering, corners, edges, and surface quality with microscopic precision. Human graders then validate the AI's assessment, ensuring accuracy while maintaining the speed and consistency advantages of machine analysis.

TAG holders feature a distinctive modern design with the 1000-point score prominently displayed. The company has positioned itself as a technology-forward alternative to legacy graders, appealing to collectors who want more precise, data-driven grades. TAG also offers fast turnaround times and competitive pricing.

TAG Grading Scale

TAG uses a numeric grading scale to evaluate card condition.

Grade Label Description
1000 Pristine A flawless card with perfect scores across all attributes. No visible imperfections under any magnification. The absolute pinnacle of the TAG scale.
950-999 Gem Mint Near-perfect with only the most microscopic imperfections. Roughly equivalent to a PSA 10 or BGS 10. Commands top market premiums.
900-949 Mint+ Outstanding condition with trivial imperfections only visible under magnification. Equivalent to a strong PSA 9 or BGS 9.5 range.
850-899 Mint Excellent condition with very minor flaws. Minor centering variance or microscopic corner touches. Comparable to PSA 9.
800-849 Near Mint-Mint High-quality card with slight imperfections. Light corner or edge wear visible under close inspection.
700-799 Near Mint Minor wear visible to the naked eye. Slight corner rounding, minor edge issues, or light surface wear.
600-699 Excellent Moderate wear across attributes. Visible corner and edge wear with some surface imperfections.
500-599 Very Good Obvious handling wear. Moderate corner rounding, edge wear, and surface issues present.
1-499 Good to Poor Significant wear and damage. Heavy creasing, staining, or structural issues may be present.

What Makes TAG Unique

  • Proprietary 1000-point AI-powered grading scale for unmatched precision
  • Hybrid AI + human expert grading process for speed and accuracy
  • 440K+ cards graded in 2025 with 83% year-over-year growth
  • Fast turnaround times and competitive pricing
  • Modern holder design with prominent 1000-point score display

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