VGA game grading
VGA game grading
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Europe to America VGA Game Grading
Your games will be sent to VGA for you to be graded.
Note: We ship games and consoles to CGA for VGA game/console grading every 8 weeks. Feel free to check our tracking status page to see when the last one was sent.
The estimated processing time, according to VGA, is 75 business days.
- Your submitted game will be returned in the popular and highly regarded VGA case.
- Valid for standard sizes only!
- Price is per game.
- Please note: The game should have a value of $400 after grading. (Otherwise, VGA may charge surcharges for the submitted game, which we will then have to invoice you for.)
- Estimated delivery time is according to VGA and begins upon receipt at VGA.
By purchasing or submitting to this service, you confirm that we assume NO liability for games opened by customs or similar. The price applies only to standard sizes; additional costs will be incurred for non-standard sizes. If the sizes of your game differ, please feel free to send us an email and we will help you with your selection and inform you of the additional costs.
Step by step instruction at ETA
We have created a step-by-step guide for you, so that we can answer most questions directly and accompany you through the ordering process up to the shipping of your cards.
To do this, either watch our YouTube video here: ETA ordering process on YouTube
or read through the step-by-step instructions.
Step 1: Ordering your grading service
- Select the desired grading service and the number of cards to be graded.
- Enter your personal data and delivery information at checkout (create a customer account if you don't have one yet, for more benefits).
- Choose the payment method that suits you best.
- Complete your order.
Step 2: Preparing for shipment
- You will receive a confirmation email for your order.
- You can optionally fill out the grading form linked under this step and include it in your package. This is now optional and no longer mandatory.
- Please ensure that all your cards are shipped in a penny sleeve and a card saver; this is mandatory for submission to PSA, BGS, and CGC! Additionally, you can use newspaper or bubble wrap in the package you send your cards to us in, so that your cards do not shift and remain undamaged.
Step 3: Shipping
- Pack your cards to be submitted in the package with newspaper and bubble wrap.
- If you wish, include the card grading form in the package sent to us. (Optional)
- Send your package exclusively via DHL to the following address:
Shipping address for Germany:
Efthimios Holevas
Postnummer: 1065342944
Packstation: 183
Zip Code: 50997 Cologne
Germany
Simply write the order number clearly somewhere on the package! (You can find the order number in your confirmation email!)
Shipping address for international (optionally German) shipment:
ETA Grading Service GmbH
Efthimios Holevas
Otto-Hahn-Str. 7b
50997 Cologne
Germany
Step 4: The grading process
- Your package is collected from the Packstation.
- Your package and your cards are removed from the package via video recording with the greatest security and care.
- Cards are prepared for grading at PSA, BGS, and CGC.
- Preparation of the submission.
- Shipping to the next submission deadline (usually at the beginning of each month).
- Weekly updates on your submission on the ETA-GS.com website. Updated every Monday. You can view these at any time above under Tracking Status.
- No later than one week after your cards arrive from PSA, BGS, and CGC at our facility, your cards will be on their way back to you.
Some more information for you about VGA grading
VGA - Cleaning Upgrade
Have your item gently cleaned to remove dirt, debris, and sticky residue, if possible. For sticker removal, please indicate your request in the additional comments, as this is a separate service.
Please note that we prioritize the safety of your item over the outcome. Therefore, residues and soiling cannot always be removed. We strongly recommend cleaning all items before submitting them for evaluation.
VGA UV Upgrade
The standard cases are made of slightly UV-resistant acrylic. Choose this option to upgrade the acrylic material used in the included display case for your item to UV-resistant UF-5 material. UV-resistant UF-5 material blocks 99% of the harmful light spectrum and is commonly used in museums to protect highly valuable objects.
VGA Grading Summary Upgrade
A handwritten report containing a diagram of your item and listing specific defects. All reports are stamped with our official seal of authenticity.
Shipment
Your package will be sent directly to us in Cologne.
After we have secured and processed your shipment, we prepare your games for shipment to CGA for VGA grading.
At the top of the page, you'll see a timer for the next submission. If you submit your cards/games and they arrive before the timer expires, they'll be included in the monthly submission. Otherwise, your cards/games will be processed with the next submission. You'll receive an email when your cards/games have been received and processed for submission, so you'll know when we've processed them.
We love transparency! That's why you can see where your games are at any time on our site.
You will only be charged additionally at checkout for the return shipping of your games to you after we receive them back from VGA.
Processing time
Unfortunately, the processing times stated can be significantly changed/influenced by the following factors:
- Processing by PSA/BGS/CGC/VGA
- Customs offices through return shipment
- Miscellaneous
We're doing our best to make things happen quickly, but unfortunately, sometimes our hands are tied. We hope for your understanding.
The ETA ordering process - Video
