SGC Grading

Thanks for your interest in using this SGC grading service. The following information details the grading process from your door and back again, as well as other important points to note. Please read this information fully to ensure you understand how this service works.

Process in a Nutshell

1. Send cards to me in a sleeve and top loader or card saver. Please package up cards into bundles for each submission category you are sending them in (e.g TCG,1500) and in the order they are in your spreadsheet. This video below was created for PSA submissions also applies to SGC for the most part and serves as a good guide:
   
2. Please fill out the submission form found here and email a copy of the completed Excel or Word file to grading@thehobby.com.au.
3. Each submission will be collated, the SGC online submission forms completed, the cards packed safely & securely, and then sent to SGC via FedEx fully insured.
4. SGC will grade the cards and return them directly back to us via FedEx fully insured.
5. We will send you and invoice when the cards arrive back here and then post them to you once the invoice is paid.

Estimated Turnaround Times & Pricing 

The estimated turnaround times for the available SGC categories is shown in the table below:

Please refer to the second page/sheet of the current submission form available here for all the latest grading fees.

The stated fees are inclusive of the following:

• SGC grading fees.
• Postage to and from SGC.
• Insurance.
• Our processing fees.
• GST, Customs Duties and Fees.

Our fees do not include return shipping from us back to you after grading has been completed. This is paid when we invoice you for your grading at which time you can select your postage type (Regular or Express) and the amount of insurance coverage you want.

Grading Process

1. You send your cards to the following address:

If you wish to use a courier service such as Startrack Express, Couriers Please etc (no Aus Post please), please use the following address:

The Hobby Australia - SGC Submissions
Unit 35, 22-30 Wallace Avenue
Point Cook, VIC
3030

Please Note: It is your responsibility to ensure they arrive safely. Therefore it is highly recommended that you post with signature on delivery and insure the cards if you feel the need.

2. Please ensure each card is sent in a penny sleeve and inside a clean top loader or card saver. Please then place all cards in the order on your submission form. Also keep in mind that presentation is important so don’t use old dirty, sticky top loaders as that will set the tone for the grader.
3. For all submissions please fill out the Submission Form located here. Once complete please send a copy of the Excel or Word file via email to grading@thehobby.com.au.
4. One they arrive, the cards will be photographed, logged into a consolidated submission spreadsheet with your name assigned to them, sorted into the appropriate submission groups and entered into the SGC online submission portal. 
5. Once all cards have arrived, been sorted and entered into the SGC system the will be securely packed. They will then be sent to SGC via FedEx International Priority with full insurance coverage (third party insurance policy).
6. Once they arrive at SGC they will be inwards processed. The clock starts ticking on the grading process only once SGC registers the order in their system. Also keep in mind the processing time is in business days, so 50 days = 10 weeks.
7. When grading is completed SGC will return the submissions via FedEx International Priority post.
8. Once each package arrives back they will be sorted, and invoices sent out to everyone. CARDS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED BACK UNTIL YOUR INVOICE HAS BEEN PAID. If you don’t pay within 5 business days, and other arrangements haven’t been made, we will consider starting cost recovery processes as outlined in our Term & Conditions.