Video Game Grading Analysis
Before Professional Submission
Preparation checklist for smart collectors. Review your game against pro standards before sending to CGC or WATA. Reduce risk, maximize results.
Complete Pre-Submission Review
Every component CGC and WATA graders evaluate. Know exactly what they'll see before you ship.
Seal Condition
Complete evaluation of seal integrity, including H-seam alignment, Y-fold tightness, edge adhesion, and any signs of resealing or tampering.
Case Clarity
Assessment of plastic condition: UV yellowing, scratches, cloudiness, stress marks, and overall transparency that affects grade.
Insert Quality
Verification of cover art positioning, centering, print quality, water damage, color fade, and any tears or edge wear.
Edge Condition
Detailed inspection of all corners and edges for dings, crushing, wear, impact damage, and shelf wear that reduces grades.
Authenticity
Validation of factory seal characteristics, correct shrink wrap type for era, region-appropriate packaging, and security labels.
Risk Factors We Catch
Issues that are nearly impossible to spot with the naked eye but significantly impact your grade.
Seal Separation
High ImpactNearly invisible lifting can drop grades by 1-2 points.
Case Yellowing
Medium ImpactEarly yellowing is hard to spot but affects clarity grades.
Edge Wear
High ImpactShelf wear and corner dings significantly reduce grades.
Insert Shift
Medium ImpactOff-center inserts hurt presentation and overall grade.
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Comprehensive Pre-Submission Checklist
Review your game against every criterion CGC/WATA graders use: seal condition, case clarity, insert quality, edge condition, and authenticity. Get a detailed analysis of each component before you commit to submission. Know your weaknesses before graders see them.
Reduce Submission Risk by 50%
Most collectors submit without guidance and get surprised. Our analysis flags potential grade issues upfront. Games predicted to grade well do. Games we flag as risky typically do. Make informed decisions based on data, not assumptions.
Prepare Like a Professional Dealer
Dealers analyze before they submit. Hobbyists guess. You'll get the same preparation advantage: knowing your game's likely grade, understanding what's hurting it, and deciding if submission makes financial sense. Professional-level preparation, hobbyist price (from $1.50 per game).
Collectors Who Prepared First
“Found seal issues before submission that I would have never caught. The detailed checklist is exactly what I needed to prepare properly.”
David R.
WATA/CGC Collector
“As a dealer, pre-submission analysis is now part of my standard process. It's caught issues on games I thought were perfect.”
Jennifer K.
Game Dealer
“The risk assessment helped me decide which games to submit and which to keep raw. Saved me from submitting 3 games that wouldn't have graded well.”
Marcus T.
Retro Game Collector
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Complete checklist. Risk assessment. Grade prediction. Everything you need before CGC sees your game.