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Compare CardGrade's image-based condition pre-screen with AGS's physical robot grading service. These are two different condition-grading workflows, and only the mail-in service returns a slab.
| Feature | CardGrade.io | AGS Robograding |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Method | Digital AI (upload a photo) | Physical AI robot (mail-in) |
| Turnaround | About 60 seconds | Published 5-20 business days by bulk tier, plus shipping |
| Cost Per Card | See current CardGrade plans | $15 Value Bulk (30-card minimum) / $18 standard |
| Physical Slab | No (digital report + PDF) | Yes (tamper-evident slab) |
| AI Technology | CGI Vision AI (47 inspection points) | Robotic AI scanner |
| Accuracy | AI-powered | Not publicly disclosed |
| Cards Supported | Major trading-card categories | Modern sports (1990+) and major TCGs; confirm eligibility |
| Grade Predictions | PSA, BGS, CGC predictions | AGS proprietary grade |
| Shipping Required | No | Yes (both ways) |
AGS pricing and turnaround claims reviewed August 5, 2026. Confirm current eligibility and terms on the official AGS pricing page.
While AGS requires mailing your cards and waiting for processing, CardGrade provides an image-based condition estimate in about 60 seconds. Use that faster step to decide which cards deserve a mail-in submission.
AGS currently lists $15 per card for a 30-card Value Bulk submission and $18 as its standard price. CardGrade is meant to help you triage cards before a physical-grading expense; compare the current plans, shipping, and service terms for the actual all-in cost.
AGS uses its own proprietary grading scale. CardGrade.io predicts grades for the three most popular services, helping you plan submissions to PSA, BGS, or CGC.
CardGrade.io is an image-based pre-screen where you upload card photos and receive grade predictions in about 60 seconds. AGS Robograding is a physical mail-in service where a robot scans and grades your card, returning it in a tamper-evident slab. CardGrade.io helps prioritize a submission, while AGS provides a physical graded product.
They have different cost structures. AGS currently lists $15 per card for its 30-card Value Bulk service and $18 as the standard price, plus shipping and any relevant add-ons. CardGrade is designed for image-based pre-screening; review its current plans before comparing the two workflows.
They serve different purposes. CardGrade.io provides 60-second digital grade predictions to help you decide which cards are worth professional grading. AGS provides physical slabbed grades. Many collectors use CardGrade.io first to screen cards, then submit their best cards to AGS or other grading services.
CardGrade.io is designed to return an image-based condition estimate in about 60 seconds after usable images are submitted. AGS requires mailing the card; AGS currently publishes 5-20 business-day estimates for its bulk tiers, before shipping time. Both estimates can change.
Yes. Use an image-based pre-screen to review visible centering, corners, edges, and surface before choosing a mail-in service. It cannot determine your official grade, authenticate a card, or replace an in-hand inspection.
AGS uses its own proprietary grading scale. CardGrade.io provides predictions specifically for PSA, BGS, and CGC, the three most popular grading services among collectors and dealers, helping you plan your submissions to those companies.