Professional card grading

Card Grading

Pick your service level below. Every card is graded, sealed in a crystal-clear MPE slab, and shipped back to you. Fast turnaround from just $5/card.

Trusted by thousands of collectors

Card Grading,
Perfected.

Affordable, premium card grading from just $5 a card. Collectors trust MPE to grade, protect, and showcase their most valuable cards — with fast turnaround and crystal-clear slabs.

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Why collectors choose us

When it comes to grading,
MPE is a no-brainer.

Fast Turnaround

We don't keep your collectibles away from you any longer than necessary.

Crystal-Clear Slabs

Premium, tamper-evident cases that protect and display your cards beautifully.

Live Tracking

Follow every step of your submission from arrival to grade in real time.

Veteran Owned & Operated

Proudly founded and run by a U.S. military veteran — discipline, integrity and attention to detail in every grade.

Don't take our word for it — read MPE Grading reviews from collectors who've already sent cards in.

Your collectibles, your choice

Personalize your cards with custom labels.

Three label styles, one $3 add-on. Pick the one that suits the card.

MPE Standard label

Standard

Our clean, classic MPE label — crisp set, player, grade and serial. Included with every grade.

MPE color matched label

Color Match

The standard layout, repainted in the card's own colors — team jersey, parallel, border.

Click to see color match examples →
MPE Custom Series label

MPE Custom Series

Full AI-designed artwork behind the label — a one-of-a-kind slab, not just a recolor.

Click to see design examples →

Grab them before they're gone

Featured drops

Limited slab packs and deals from the MPE store.

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Precision in every grade

The Slab

Our custom slabs are crystal-clear, premium protective cases built for your treasured possessions — tamper-evident, UV-resistant, and stackable.

  • Optical-grade clarity
  • Secure sonic-welded seal
  • Tamper-evident serial & QR verification
  • Archival, acid-free interior
Grade My Cards

Trained experts, consistent results

The Grading Scale

Every card gets a thorough, accurate assessment across four categories.

10Gem Mint
9Mint
8Near Mint–Mint
7Near Mint
6Excellent–Mint
5Excellent
4Very Good–Ex
3Very Good
2Good
1Poor–Fair

Qualifiers

MCMiscut
OCOff-Center
AAltered
CCounterfeit
QAQuest. Authenticity
Hover a grade above to see what it means.

Precision in every grade

Look up a graded card by cert number

Fresh out of the vault

Recently graded

The latest cards to come back from MPE. Every one has its own permanent page with the grade, the scans and the full ownership history.

Ready to grade your collection?

Start a submission in minutes and track every step of the way.

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Grading guides

Which company to use, what graders actually look for, what it costs, and which cards are worth sending in.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get my cards back?

Turnaround depends on the service tier you select at submission. Estimated times are shown before you check out, and you can track progress live.

How do I submit cards for grading?

Create an account, build your submission online, print your packing slip, and ship your cards to us. We'll take it from there.

When do I pay for grading?

Payment is collected when you complete your online submission, before you ship your cards.

Are my cards insured while with you?

Your collectibles are handled with care and covered while in our facility. Full details are provided during checkout.

Something we haven't answered? Contact us at grade@mpegrading.com