How To Submit Your Cards To FTC Grading!
Thank you for considering FTC Grading. We’re all about collectors first, and our goal is to make grading feel simple, transparent, and enjoyable — from checkout to slab. Below is a quick breakdown of how to submit your cards and what to expect along the way.
Submission Breakdown:
1. Choose Your Submission
Go to our 1. Submit Cards
Start with the 13-Card Base Submission
Need more cards? Add 10-card blocks as needed
Shipping & supplies are included in the base price
No upcharges. No value-based fees.
Once checkout is complete, you’ll receive your Order Confirmation Email with your Submission ID (FTC-XXXX).
2. Complete Submission Intake
After checkout, head to the Submission Intake page and complete the form.
You’ll need:
Your Submission ID (FTC-XXXX)
The email used at checkout
Your full card list (one card per line)
⚠️ Submissions are not processed until the intake form is completed.
3. Pack & Ship Your Cards
Packing & Shipping Instructions
Please follow these steps carefully to ensure your cards arrive safely
1. Sleeve each card
Place each card into a penny sleeve.2. Insert into a semi-rigid holder
Once sleeved, place the card into a semi-rigid card saver (Card Saver or equivalent).
AGAIN, DO NOT USE TOP LOADERS!3. Repeat for all cards
Continue this process until every card is sleeved and secured in a card saver.4. Sandwich the cards
Stack your cards evenly and sandwich them between two rigid cardboard cutouts.5. Secure the stack
Use two to four rubber bands around the cardboard to hold everything firmly in place.
(Snug, not tight — avoid bending pressure.)6. Box your submission
Place the secured stack into a sturdy box (recommended) or padded bubble mailer.
Add sufficient bubble wrap or packing material to prevent movement during transit.7. Seal & label
Tape the package securely and attach the provided shipping label, which will be sent to the email used at checkout. Be sure to check your spam folder just in case.⚠️ Important Notes
Proper packing is critical to prevent damage during transit
Submissions received with inadequate packaging may be delayed
FTC Grading is not responsible for damage caused by improper packaging prior to arrival
📬 Status tracking begins once your cards are physically received.
4. Track Your Submission
We offer live tracking while your order is with us, you'll need:
Submission ID (FTC-XXXX)
Email address
Track on our "Track Order" Page
Statuses include:
Order Received
Grading
Slabbing
Packing
Shipped
We update statuses as your cards move through each stage.
5. Return Shipping
Once grading is completed:
Slabs are securely packed
Final quality checks are performed
Your submission is shipped back to you
⚠️ Please note: Penny sleeves, semi-rigid card savers, cardboard, and other materials used to ship your cards to FTC Grading are not returned with completed submissions.
This is an industry-standard practice that helps ensure:
Clean and sanitary handling
Faster processing and turnaround times
Safe, consistent packing of your graded cards
FTC Grading uses fresh materials during grading and encapsulation to protect your cards every step of the way. We appreciate your understanding.
Tracking info will be available via email &/or Track Order page once shipped.
We just want to say again, we value you!
COLLECTOR-FIRST POLICY:
FTC Grading does not charge upcharges based on card value
If your submission includes more cards than purchased, we’ll confirm any additional grading fees before proceeding
In the event of a verified internal issue, we work in good faith to review and resolve matters with collectors
