Card Grading Explained

Traditional vs AI grading: Learn the pros & cons for collectors

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Traditional Card Grading

Pros

  • Widely recognized by collectors & marketplaces
  • Physical inspection by experienced graders
  • Trusted grading companies with decades of history

Cons

  • Can take weeks to grade
  • Subjective differences between graders
  • Higher cost for rare or bulk cards

AI Card Grading

Pros

  • Fast and efficient — instant digital grading
  • Consistent and unbiased results
  • Accessible for collectors worldwide

Cons

  • Newer technology — not yet universally recognized
  • Some collectors prefer human inspection for rare cards

Companies like SSINT are leveraging AI to provide fast, accurate, and secure grading services.

About SSINT

SSINT is a UK-based trading card grading company built for collectors seeking precision, security, and transparency in every grade. Unlike many providers, SSINT combines cutting-edge technology with real collector needs, ensuring each card’s condition and story are accurately represented.

Our Grading Services

AI-Assisted Grading: Uses machine learning to assign grades with consistency and speed. Cards are encapsulated in premium slabs with laser-engraved aluminium labels.

Migration / Regrade Service: Existing cards from other graders can be regraded using SSINT’s AI system for unbiased assessment.

Collector Options: Memberships and pre-grade services to save costs and gain detailed defect reports before full grading.

Why SSINT Stands Out

Traditional vs AI Card Grading

Feature Traditional AI Grading
Speed Days to weeks Minutes
Consistency Subjective Highly consistent
Cost Higher for rare/bulk cards Lower per card
Recognition Widely recognized Growing adoption
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