— Military-Grade Precision & 4K Vault Chain Of Custody —

Inside Our 7-Stage Hybrid Grading Workflow

See how NCGS combines Canadian Armed Forces discipline with our Triple-Verify Hybrid Grading Matrix in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

1. Master Grader Evaluation

Immediate human physical inspection following strict objective condition checklists.

2. Direct App Structural Mapping

High-resolution direct app capture mapping card centering & edge geometry.

3. Deep-Dive Epson AI Scan

Secondary high-DPI Epson scan audited via computer AI software to remove bias.

— End-To-End Halifax Lifecycle —

7 Audited Stages From Mailbox To UPS Return

Every stage updates live inside your Customer Dashboard so you know the exact status of your cards from delivery to outgoing dispatch.

Phase I • Intake & 4K Custody (Stages 01–03)
STAGE 01 —

Online Submission & Tier Selection

Choose Sovereign, Regal, Monarch, or Imperial tier, confirm TCG card eligibility (no sports cards), enter declared values, and print your Submission Form.

Manifest Generated • Pre-Arrival

STAGE 02 —

Halifax Arrival & Clock Begins

Parcels arrive via insured mail or local Lacewood UPS drop-off. Turnaround clock begins on the next business day after Delivered scan.

Clock Starts • Next Business Day

STAGE 03 —

Continuous 4K Unboxing Audit

Your box is unsealed strictly under continuous 4K cameras, checked card-by-card against your invoice, and secured inside our climate vault.

100% 4K Recorded Custody

Phase II • Triple-Verify Core (Stages 04–05)
Phase III • Encapsulation & Return (Stages 06–07)
STAGE 06 —

0.5 Math Cap & Sonic Crown Slab

Your Royal 10–1.0 grade is finalized strictly (max 0.5 above lowest individual subgrade) and sonic-welded inside UV-resistant virgin crown acrylic.

0.5 Subgrade Rule • Tamper-Evident Holo Seal

STAGE 07 —

UPS Return & Instant Live Cert #

The turnaround clock stops once UPS accepts your outgoing shipment with signature tracking. Your public QR Certificate # goes live immediately.

Clock Stops At UPS Scan • Public Registry Live

NCGS Triple-Verify Grading

Heavy-duty sonic-welded acrylic holders with our crown logo and tamper-evident holographic label.

Fortress Halifax Security —

Continuous 4K Surveillance & Crown Ultrasonic Slabs

Heavy-duty sonic-welded acrylic holders resist UV rays and physical impact while featuring our signature crown logo and tamper-evident holographic label.

0.5 Subgrade Protection Model

Final overall grade cannot exceed 0.5 above the lowest individual subgrade score.

Turnaround Time Credit Guarantee

If internal deadlines slip, we proactively credit back the tier price difference.

— Ready When You Are —

Start Your
TCG Submission Online

Prepare your Sovereign, Regal, Monarch, or Imperial order in minutes.