How accurate is the Card Colony AI grading?

The Card Colony AI matches the actual PSA grade (within 1 grade) on approximately 91% of analyzed cards. It evaluates the same four criteria PSA graders use: centering, corners, edges, and surface condition.

How do I know if my card is worth grading?

Upload photos of your card to our free AI analyzer. The AI checks centering ratios, corner sharpness, edge condition, and surface quality, then gives you a predicted PSA grade and a Submit, Hold, or Sell Raw verdict with specific reasoning.

What is PSA grading and why does it matter?

PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) grades trading cards on a 1-10 scale. A PSA 10 Gem Mint card can be worth 3-10x more than the same card raw (ungraded). PSA grading starts at $24.99 per card — knowing your card's likely grade before submitting can save hundreds of dollars in unnecessary grading fees.

Is Card Colony free to use?

Yes. Card Colony offers 2 free AI card analyses per month with no account required. Colony Member ($9.99/mo) offers 20 analyses per month, and Colony Pro ($24.99/mo) offers unlimited analyses plus priority queue, batch analyzer, and advanced market tools.

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PSA

Professional Sports Authenticator

AI GRADING

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LIVE PRICES

Mahomes Prizm 2017·PSA 10$8,500

Jordan Fleer 1986·PSA 9$7,200

LeBron Chrome RC·PSA 10$12,000

Charizard 1st Ed·PSA 10$420,000

Yamal Chrome RC·PSA 10$4,200

Wembanyama Prizm RC·PSA 10$3,800

Ohtani Chrome RC·PSA 10$1,200

Brady Bowman RC·PSA 10$2,400

Trout Topps RC·PSA 10$1,800

Bellingham Prizm RC·PSA 10$2,100

Pikachu Illustrator·PSA 9$5.27M

Manning Bowman Chrome·PSA 10$1,650

Mahomes Prizm 2017·PSA 10$8,500

Jordan Fleer 1986·PSA 9$7,200

LeBron Chrome RC·PSA 10$12,000

Charizard 1st Ed·PSA 10$420,000

Yamal Chrome RC·PSA 10$4,200

Wembanyama Prizm RC·PSA 10$3,800

Ohtani Chrome RC·PSA 10$1,200

Brady Bowman RC·PSA 10$2,400

Trout Topps RC·PSA 10$1,800

Bellingham Prizm RC·PSA 10$2,100

Pikachu Illustrator·PSA 9$5.27M

Manning Bowman Chrome·PSA 10$1,650

AI Card Pre-Grading

Know BeforeYou Pay$79.

Upload your card. Our AI measures centering, corners, edges, and surface — the same criteria PSA graders use. You get a predicted grade and a Submit / Hold / Sell Raw verdict. In seconds. Free.

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Cards Analyzed Total

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AI Accuracy

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Avg Saved/Mo

2021 Prizm Mahomes · TX

PSA 10

Charizard Base Set · CA

PSA 9

2023 Chrome Ohtani · FL

PSA 8

PSA Regular $79.99/card as of Feb 2026. Pre-screen every card before you pay.

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Simple Process

How It Works

Four steps between you and knowing whether your card is worth submitting to PSA.

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Photograph Your Card

Use your iPhone, Android, or any camera. Photograph front and back in good lighting. UV light photo optional for surface analysis.

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Upload Both Sides

Drop your photos into the analyzer. Name your card and select the game. Takes under 30 seconds.

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AI Analyzes Your Card

Our AI examines centering, all four corners, all four edges, and surface condition — the same four criteria PSA uses.

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Get Your Verdict

Submit, Hold, or Sell Raw — with a predicted grade range, key issues, and specific tips to maximize your submission.

AI Card Analysis

Analyze Your Card

Upload front and back photos. Our AI examines the same four criteria PSA graders use.

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Card Front

Tap to upload · JPG or PNG

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Card Back

Optional but recommended

Card Name / Number

Game / Sport

📸 Best results: photograph in natural daylight · keep card flat · fill the frame · photograph at a slight angle to catch surface reflections

💡 The AI automatically identifies front vs. back — upload either photo in either zone

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PSA

Professional Sports Authenticator

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Predicted PSA Grade

PSA 8

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Collectors Say

Trusted by Real Collectors

From Pokémon pullers to PSA flippers — here's what the community is saying.

★★★★★

"Predicted PSA 9 on my Mahomes rookie and it came back a 9. Saved me from submitting three other cards that would've been 7s. Paid for my membership in one shot."

— Football collector · Texas

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"The deal scanner found a PSA 10 Charizard listed $85 below PriceCharting value. I bought it in 3 minutes. This thing pays for itself every week."

— Pokémon collector · California

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"I run a small card flipping side hustle. The flip calculator and AI pre-grade together cut my bad PSA submissions by about 70%. Numbers don't lie."

— Card flipper · Georgia

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"I submitted 12 cards after AI pre-grading them. 10 came back at or above the predicted grade. That accuracy is genuinely impressive for something free."

— Multi-sport collector · Ohio

Population Reports

Your Card.
All 4 Graders.

After your AI analysis, this fills automatically. One click opens each grader's population report pre-loaded with your card.

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PSA

Professional Sports Authenticator

Largest grading volume. Low PSA 10 pop = premium market. The standard for football, baseball, and soccer cards.

Open Pop Report

BGS

Beckett Grading Services

Sub-grade scoring. A BGS Black Label (10/10/10/10) is rarer than a PSA 10 and commands a large premium.

Open Pop Report

CGC

Certified Guaranty Company

Go-to for Pokémon, One Piece, and Lorcana. Lower populations than PSA — CGC 10s are often scarcer and more valuable.

Open Pop Report

SGC

Sportscard Guaranty

Strict gem standard — SGC 10s are extremely scarce. Best for vintage baseball. Lower fees than PSA.

Open Pop Report

How to use pop data

PSA 10 pop of 5 on a desirable card = significant premium. PSA 10 pop of 2,000+ = competitive market, smaller upside. Always check pop before paying the submission fee — if the grade level you're targeting already has thousands of copies, the math may not work in your favor.

PSA Cert Verification

Verify a PSA Cert

Enter any PSA cert number to pull card details, grade, and a direct link to the PSA registry entry.

🔔 Price Alerts

Know When the Price Drops

Set a target price for any card. We'll email you the moment it drops to that level — raw or graded.

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Live Market Data

eBay Card Market

Search live eBay listings for any card — all types, all sports, all TCGs. Results include active Buy It Now and Auction listings.

🔥 eBay Deal Scanner

Cards listed below market value on eBay right now. Prices compared against PriceCharting market data. Green border = confirmed deal. Refreshes every 60 seconds.

Select a category to start scanning

Sell Your Cards

Not Every Card Needs Grading

Sometimes the AI says sell raw — and that's the right call. Here's where to move your cards fast.

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Whatnot

Live Selling Platform

The biggest live card selling platform. Go live, show your cards, sell in real time to an audience of collectors. Perfect for raw cards that aren't worth grading fees but still have value. No auction wait — instant sales.

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MySlabs

Graded Card Marketplace

Built specifically for graded cards. If your card comes back a PSA 9 or 10 and you want to sell, MySlabs connects you with serious collectors who know what slabs are worth. Lower fees than eBay, buyers who understand value.

List on MySlabs ↗

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eBay

Largest Card Marketplace

Still the largest marketplace for raw and graded cards. Best for vintage, high-value singles, and anything with an established price history. Use sold listings to price your card before listing — and run it through our AI first to set realistic expectations.

Sell on eBay ↗

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Instant Valuation

What's My Card Worth?

Type any card name and get live PriceCharting market values plus current eBay listings — instantly.

Grading Supplies

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Everything you need to protect, evaluate, and submit your cards. Curated by collectors who actually use these products.

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Surface Check

UV Loupe Light — Card Grading

Shine UV light on your card surface before uploading — reveals print defects, scratches, and surface issues invisible to the naked eye. The #1 tool for pre-screening your own cards. Photograph under UV for better AI analysis.

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Pro Tool

10x Jeweler's Loupe — Corner & Edge Check

Check corner fraying and edge chipping that's invisible at normal magnification. PSA graders use loupes — you should too before paying $55/card in fees. Use before uploading to our AI analyzer for best results.

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Centering

Card Centering Tool

Measure your centering ratio before submitting. PSA 10 requires 55/45 front and 75/25 back. Know your numbers before you spend $55 finding out the hard way. Works with any standard card size.

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Essential

Cotton Card Handling Gloves

Fingerprints under holo surface are invisible until grading — and they will cost you a grade. Always handle cards with cotton gloves from the moment you pull from a pack. Non-negotiable for any card you plan to submit.

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Essential

Penny Sleeves — 100 Pack

The first line of defense. Every card goes into a penny sleeve immediately after handling — before it touches any other surface. Use soft poly sleeves, not friction-fit. Penny sleeve first, then toploader. Non-negotiable.

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Essential

Card Savers (PSA Preferred) — 25 Pack

PSA specifically recommends Card Savers (semi-rigid holders) over rigid toploaders for submissions — toploaders can cause edge damage. Sleeve your card, slip into a Card Saver, tape with blue painter's tape. This is the correct submission method.

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Painter's Tape (Blue) — Card Submission

Never use regular tape on card savers — the adhesive can transfer to card edges. Blue painter's tape is the industry standard for sealing card savers during PSA submission. Cheap, essential, non-negotiable.

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Pro Tool

Daylight LED Light Panel — Card Photography

Even daylight light reveals surface issues better than anything else. Use this to photograph your cards for upload to our AI analyzer — better photos = better AI analysis = more accurate grade prediction. Also great for checking surface at angle.

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🎮 Daily Challenge

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Read the defects. Pick the PSA grade. Train your eye like a real grader. +10 Colony Coins if you nail it.

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Red borders · Yellow dots = defects

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Donate your graded cards valued under $25. We spin them into wins for kids battling cancer and disability. Every slab changes a life.

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Card Flip Calculator

Buy · Grade · Sell · Know Your Profit

Enter your buy price, expected grade, grading fees, and sell price. Get instant profit analysis, ROI, break-even price, and grade scenarios before you commit.

Calculate My Flip →

The Colony

Community Results

Real grades from real collectors. Share your wins, your holds, and your lessons learned.

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Marcus T.

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PSA 10

2021 Panini Prizm Ja Morant Silver

Card Colony predicted 9-10 with high confidence. Sent it Express and it gemmed. Tool paid for itself on one card.

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Jess R.

5 days ago

PSA 7

Charizard Base Set Unlimited Holo

AI flagged the corner wear and said HOLD — I submitted anyway and got a 7. Should have listened. Saved you the grading fee if you're on the fence.

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About The Card Colony Pre-Grade

Built by a Real Collector.

I've personally submitted cards to PSA, held a 1961 Topps Mickey Mantle, and made the mistake of submitting cards that came back lower than expected. This tool exists so you don't make the same mistakes I did.

Every analysis is powered by advanced AI Vision — trained to examine the exact four criteria PSA graders use. This isn't a gimmick. It's a real pre-screening tool that saves you money.

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