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Everything you need to know about consigning with Cleveland Cardz

The Intake Process

Submit Online
Add your items, upload photos, and sign the digital agreement.
Ship via USPS
Print your packing slip and mail your items insured (recommended) via USPS. At the end of the submission you can purchase a discounted USPS label (powered by Shippo) or ship on your own. We pick up on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
We Verify & List
We verify condition, photograph, and list your items for sale. Processing takes 7–14 business days. Note: excessively large submissions may take longer than this average timeline.
Get Paid
Receive your payout after the dispute period clears via your preferred method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accepted Third-Party Grading Companies

Graded cards must be encapsulated by one of the companies below. We verify the cert number against the grader's database before listing.

PSA · Professional Sports Authenticator
The most recognized name in the hobby and the standard for vintage and registry cards.
BGS · Beckett Grading Services
Strict sub-grades for centering, corners, edges, and surface.
SGC · Sportscard Guaranty
Long-trusted grader, especially for vintage, in its black tuxedo holder.
CGC · Certified Guaranty Company
Widely used for Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and other TCG cards.
CSG · Certified Sports Guaranty
Sports card grader with a steadily growing collector base.
TAG · Technical Authentication & Grading
Tech-forward grader known for detailed digital grading reports.
Degree · Degree Grading
Modern grading company with clear, consistent slab presentation.
AGS · Authentic Grading Service
Growing grader with a focus on consistent, repeatable standards.
ACE · ACE Grading
Popular with TCG and modern sports card collectors.
GMA · Global Marketing Authenticators
Budget-friendly grader with a long history in the hobby.

Autographs: JSA, BAS, Fanatics (authentication only, not grading).

Heavily Counterfeited Cards — Must Be Graded

Certain cards are counterfeited so often that we require them to be submitted already graded by a reputable grading company (PSA, BGS, SGC, or CGC) so we can verify authenticity before listing. If you have a raw (ungraded) version of any card below, please have it graded first or contact us before submitting.

1909–11 T206 Honus Wagner
The hobby's holy grail — over 90% of PSA submissions have been fake.
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311
Roughly 62% of submissions to PSA came back counterfeit.
1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57
About 25% of PSA submissions were fakes — one of the most forged basketball cards.
1984 Star Michael Jordan #101
Nearly 27% counterfeit rate; high-alert card for graders.
1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #144
Classic vintage target for counterfeiters.
1990s Fleer Basketball (incl. Dominique Wilkins autos)
Targeted in a known autograph forgery scandal.
2000 SkyBox Impact #27
High counterfeit volume relative to its value.
2000 Pacific Crown Royale Rookie Royalty #2
Frequently faked despite a modest raw value.
Most-faked subjects (across all card types): Charizard · Michael Jordan · Pikachu · Mickey Mantle · Gengar · Tom Brady · Rayquaza · Umbreon · Mewtwo · Ken Griffey Jr.

Source: PSA counterfeit report data via Sports Collectors Digest. Pokémon is the most counterfeited category overall, followed by baseball, basketball, football, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic: The Gathering.

Contact Support

Phone
(470) 352-6504 · Mon–Fri 9am–5pm ET