STEPS OF THE PROCESS
GRADATION
STEP 1 - GSI
1 - RECEIVING CARDS
GSI receives your cards and sends you confirmation of receipt
Verifies that the form and package contents match and enters them into the process to be graded
STEP 2 - GSI
2 - SHIPMENT PREPARATION
Your cards are prepared for shipment and grading is reserved in PSA systems
STEP 3 - GSI
3 - SHIPPING TO PSA
GSI ships your cards to PSAs using Fedex Express
STEP 4 - PSA
4 - ARRIVAL OF PAPERS IN PSA
The cards are received by PSA, opened and checked by comparing them with the Shipping Form
They are entered into the system with a unique gradation number
STEP 5 - PSA
5 - Order Preparation
The papers are checked again to ensure that there were no description errors in the previous step
A unique barcode is assigned to each card and they are separated from the Shipping Form so that those who will be in charge of the grading process do not know the owner of the card, thus ensuring impartiality
STEP 6 - PSA
6 - Research & Identification
The cards are checked and their authenticity is confirmed
The paper will not be graded if PSA, based on its own evaluation standards, has any doubt about its genuineness
STEP 7 - PSA
7 - Grading
Each paper is evaluated by a team of many experts, each of whom analyzes the paper and assigns a rating using state-of-the-art tools to ensure the best possible level of accuracy
PSA, based on the expert team's judgments, assigns the final grade to the paper
STEP 8 - PSA
8 - Assembly
After grading, the paper is placed in a transparent, durable and tamper-proof case
Along with the card, the label from PSA with the description of the card, its ratings, certificate number and QR code is then also inserted
The case is then sealed with ultrasonic
STEP 9 - PSA
9 - Grades are Ready!
In this step we have your grades available
This is where we find out the gradations received by your cards and, if any, the surcharges due to your cards being too high in value compared to the service band you have chosen
STEP 10 - PSA
10 - Quality Checks
PSA's quality control team verifies that there were no errors in the grading process and that the grade assigned to the paper is correct
They also check for label errors, all paper certification information is verified, and the integrity of the case is confirmed
STEP 11 - PSA
11 - Packaging and Shipping
Once graded and encapsulated, the cards are re-paired with their own Shipping Form, securely packaged, and prepared for return shipment to Italy
STEP 12 - GSI
12 - RETURN OF PAPERS TO GSI
This is the time when your cards come back to us at Grading Supplies Italy
As soon as we receive them, we will open each package and re-match your unique code with your order number
STEP 13 - GSI
13 - FINAL SHIPMENT
Once each card is assigned to its owner, we will prepare them for return shipment and contact you to let you know the date of shipment
We are also available to arrange for hand pickup