FAQ
Before you send your cards.
Pre-launch enquiries, the planned service and how verification works.
Can I send cards to SatGrade now?
Not yet. SatGrade is pre-launch and enquiries are welcome. Tell us which cards you are considering, and wait for an explicit acceptance confirmation and shipping instructions before sending anything. An enquiry does not reserve a grading slot.
Enquire about gradingWhat does grading cost?
See Service & pricing for the current estimate. Shipping is separate. Your final quote and service details will be confirmed before an order is accepted.
Service & pricingIs there a minimum number of cards?
No minimum quantity is planned. You can enquire about a single card, and the form does not require an account or payment.
Which cards can I submit?
The card categories page shows the titles we are considering. Tell us the card name, set, number, language and quantity so we can review eligibility. A listed category is not automatic acceptance.
Accepted cardsHow long does grading take?
A launch date and grading turnaround have not been announced. Timing will be confirmed before you decide to send your cards.
How is the grade decided?
The intended approach is human assessment with an overall grade and recorded subgrades. The published framework is a draft while we finalise the grading procedure. NFC and Bitcoin do not decide the grade.
Grading standardWill every card receive a detailed scan report?
Detailed imaging and annotated reports are a future goal. They are not part of a currently available service. The launch offering and the evidence included with it will be confirmed before orders open.
Do I need crypto to verify a card?
No. Enter the certificate number in Verify, or tap the slab's NFC chip with a compatible phone. You do not need a wallet or Bitcoin.
Check a cardDoes NFC make the entire slab impossible to fake?
No absolute claim would be accurate. The chip lets SatGrade validate a cryptographic response and flag reused tap links. Protection of the card also depends on how the chip and holder are assembled and sealed. Always compare the card, label, certificate and current record status.
How verification worksWhat happens to the certificate when a slab is sold?
The certificate stays with the slab and remains publicly verifiable. The original submitter keeps their grading history. A buyer can save the same certificate in their own account after checking the card and slab. Saved collections are private lists, not a register of legal ownership, and do not change the grade or Bitcoin proof.
LoginDoes Bitcoin guarantee the grade?
No. Bitcoin anchoring lets you check whether certificate data matches its recorded proof. The grade itself is SatGrade's assessment of the card.
How verification works