SlabMETRICS
“We analyze grading companies — from industry giants to up-and-comers — to help collectors make informed decisions.”
Welcome to Your Ultimate Grading Guide
Helping Collectors Find the Right Slab for Every Card
Choosing a grading company shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Whether you’re sending in a vintage rookie, a hot new prospect, or your favorite TCG pull, this site helps you compare your options and find the grading service that fits your collection—and your budget.
Explore Grading Companies
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Arena Club | 🔥 Marketplace + Grading in One |
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BGS | 📏 Trusted for Autograph Authentication |
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CGC | 📚 Originally King of Comic Grading |
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Degree Grading | 🧑🔬 New Grader Focused on Accuracy |
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HGA | 🎨 Known for Custom Slab Labels |
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PSA | 👑 Gold Standard for Resale Value |
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SGC | 🕰️ Preferred for Vintage Cards |
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TAG | 🤖 Tech-Driven AI Grading |
Explore Our Core Sections
1️⃣ What is SlabMETRICS?
- SlabMETRICS.com is your one-stop resource for understanding the evolving world of sports card grading. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, an investor flipping cards for profit, or someone grading for the first time, we help you cut through the noise and make smarter decisions.
2️⃣ Featured Reviews & Analysis
We’re hard at work preparing in-depth reviews and head-to-head comparisons for grading companies of all sizes — from the established giants like PSA, Beckett, and SGC, to innovative newcomers like TAG, Arena Club, and FCG.
What to Expect
- Company Deep Dives: History, pricing, turnaround, grading scale, resale value, and collector feedback.
- Head-to-Head Battles: PSA vs. SGC, TAG vs. HGA, and more — who wins on price, trust, resale, and innovation?
- Market Trend Reports: Tracking grading prices, turnaround times, and market value shifts over time.
- Collector Sentiment: Real feedback from collectors on grading experiences — the good, the bad, and the ugly.
First Reviews Coming Soon:
✅ TAG
✅ Arena Club
✅ HGA
✅ FGC
✅ ISA
Want to help shape these reviews? Send us your grading experiences using our [Contact Form].
3️⃣ Card Flip Calculator (NEW)
- A dedicated section where users can quickly estimate profit/loss for a flip.
- Simple input form:
- Purchase Price
- Grading Fee
- Expected Grade
- Expected Sale Price
- Marketplace Fee (eBay, MySlabs, etc.)
- Shipping Costs
- Output: Estimated Profit (or Loss)