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A: We will grade packaged toys that do not have a factory seal but we will not grade packaged toys that were sealed and have been opened or resealed.

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All Turnaround Times are ESTIMATED business days.
Please be aware that your turnaround time does not begin until we receive your package and payment.

 Don't know which tier categories your submission items fit under?  If so, please visit our category examples page to find out!

MODERN STANDARD-SIZE PACKAGED DIE-CAST TOYS (1990-PRESENT)
What does this mean?
You have multiple tier choices based on estimated Turnaround Time...the faster the turnaround the higher the cost. Archival Tier
(includes UV upgrade)
 Premium Tier Express Tier Standard Tier
Tiers have a maximum value threshold - more valuable items must be submitted under the higher tiers. Must Be Under $25,000 value
1-3 business day turnaround*****
Must Be Under $1,000 value
4-6 business day turnaround*****
Must Be Under $400 value
10-15 bus. day turnaround*****
 Must Be Under $200 value
30-40 bus. day turnaround
  Tier Code Price Tier Code Price Tier Code Price Tier Code Price
Standard-Size Vehicle DA-1 $50.00**** DM-1 $25.00 DM-2 $18.00 DM-3 $12.00

VINTAGE STANDARD-SIZE PACKAGED DIE-CAST TOYS (1960-1989)
What does this mean?
You have multiple tier choices based on estimated Turnaround Time...the faster the turnaround the higher the cost. Archival Tier
(includes UV upgrade)
Premium Tier Express Tier Standard Tier
Tiers have a maximum value threshold - more valuable items must be submitted under the higher tiers. Must Be Under $25,000 value
1-3 business day turnaround*****
Must Be Under $1,000 value
4-6 business day turnaround*****
Must Be Under $400 value
10-15 bus. day turnaround*****
 Must Be Under $200 value
30-40 bus. day turnaround
  Tier Code Price Tier Code Price Tier Code Price Tier Code Price
Standard-Size Vehicle DV-A $55.00**** DV-1 $28.00 DV-2 $22.00 DV-3 $16.00

LOOSE STAR WARS DIE-CAST VEHICLES
What does this mean?
You have multiple tier choices based on estimated Turnaround Time...the faster the turnaround the higher the cost. Archival Tier
(includes UV upgrade)
Premium Tier Express Tier Standard Tier
Tiers have a maximum value threshold - more valuable items must be submitted under the higher tiers. Must Be Under $25,000 value
1-3 business day turnaround*****
Must Be Under $1,000 value
4-6 business day turnaround*****
Must Be Under $400 value
10-15 bus. day turnaround*****
 Must Be Under $200 value
30-40 bus. day turnaround
  Tier Code Price Tier Code Price Tier Code Price Tier Code Price
Loose SW Die-cast Vehicle from cardback LSDC-A $55.00**** LSDC-1 $40.00 LSDC-2 $33.00 LSDC-3 $25.00
Loose SW Die-cast Vehicle from box LLDC-A $75.00**** LLDC-1 $60.00 LLDC-2 $50.00 LLDC-3 $40.00

Want to protect your figures from possible sun damage?
UV Acrylic Upgrade available - Add $15 per standard-size vehicle, $25 per loose SW die-cast vehicle from cardback, $30 per loose SW die-cast vehicle from box
NOTE: All Archival submissions include UV upgrade material
****Represents minimum archival pricing. Archival grading fees are either the price listed or 2.5% of fair market value, whichever is greater. The maximum archival price for any item is $250.
***** If custom items are submitted with standard items, the longer (custom) turnaround time will apply

PACKAGED DIE-CAST ITEMS of CUSTOM SIZES (virtually all toy lines from all years)
What does this mean?
You have multiple tier choices based on estimated Turnaround Time...the faster the turnaround the higher the cost. Archival Tier
(includes UV upgrade)
 Premium Tier Express Tier Standard Tier
Tiers have a maximum value threshold - more valuable items must be submitted under the higher tiers. Must Be Under $25,000 value
4-6 business day turnaround
Must Be Under $1,000 value
7-10 business day turnaround
Must Be Under $400 value
15-20 bus. day turnaround
Must Be Under $200 value
35-45 bus. day turnaround
sum measurements of all 3 sides* Tier Code Price Tier Code Price Tier Code Price Tier Code Price
Custom 1 - less than 20 inches DC1-A $100.00**** DC1-1 $60.00 DC1-2 $45.00 DC1-3 $32.00
Custom 2 - 20-29 inches DC2-A $120.00**** DC2-1 $80.00 DC2-2 $60.00 DC2-3 $45.00
Custom 3 - 30-39 inches DC3-A $150.00**** DC3-1 $100.00 DC3-2 $75.00 DC3-3 $55.00
Custom 4 - 40-49 inches DC4-A $275.00**** DC4-1 $200.00 DC4-2 $150.00 DC4-3 $100.00
Custom 5 - 50-59 inches DC5-A $350.00**** DC5-1 $250.00 DC5-2 $200.00 DC5-3 $150.00
Custom 6 - 60 inches or more DC6-A Call for prices DC6-1 Call for prices DC6-2 Call for prices DC6-3 Call for prices

Want to protect your figures from possible sun damage? UV Acrylic Upgrade available:
Add $20 for C1, $30 for C2, $40 for C3, $75 for C4, $100 for C5
NOTE: All Archival submissions include UV upgrade material
*Measure size (in inches). Measure the height, width, and depth of the package and add them together
****Represents minimum archival pricing. Archival grading fees are either the price listed or 2.5% of fair market value, whichever is greater. The maximum archival price for any item is $250.


Quantity Discounts for submissions of 25 Items or More
Submit 25+ items - subtract $1.00 per item off listed grading fee
Submit 50+ items - subtract $2.00 per item off listed grading fee

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