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)
STAGE 04 —
Gate 1: Master Grader Physical Inspection
Certified senior graders perform hands-on evaluation of Centering, Corners, Edges & Surface under calibrated daylight optics and 10x royal loupes.
Human Optics Complete • Condition Logged
STAGE 05 —
Gates 2 & 3: Direct App & Epson AI Scans
Automated direct-app geometry mapping verifies tilt & centering tolerances before secondary high-DPI Epson deep-dive scans run through computer AI.
All 3 Gates Locked • Single-Grader Bias Eliminated
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.
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.