COMMON QUESTIONS Q: How much does it cost to get an item graded? A: That depends on the item - view our Grading Costs page for details. Q: I'm still not sure what category my items fall under. A: View a list of Category Examples. If you still don't see your item listed, contact us and ask. Q: I want to submit a Doll or Action Figure item. A: Visit the CDA for dolls and the AFA for action figure items. Don't see your question answered? Read our FAQ's Contact Us Newsletter Sign-Up! Enter your email address: Search the Site: PACKAGED TOY ITEMS DCA grades virtually all packaged die-cast vehicles under one of the following categories: Modern and Vintage Categories Commonly submitted and standard-size items are graded under our Modern and Vintage (produced pre-1990) Categories. If your item will fit in a Star Case then it will fall under one of these categories. Modern Category is for those items produced 1990 and after. Vintage Category is for those items produced before 1990. Examples of Modern and Vintage Category items: Star Wars Diecast Vehicles, Hot Wheels Red Line, Hot Wheels, Matchbox Custom Category Un-commonly submitted or irregularly sized figures are graded under our Custom Category. Virtually all sealed vehicles and related items are eligible for DCA grading fall under one of our custom tiers. DCA also grades certain items which never came factory sealed, provided the items are in new and unused condition. DCA can also grade boxed items that are no longer factory sealed (i.e. the tape has been broken or come loose) as long as the boxed item has an interior sealed bubble and all the contents (paperwork) are stilled sealed in their bags.  Examples of Custom Category items: Modern Star Wars Diecast, Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox Playsets LOOSE TOY ITEMS DCA does not currently grade loose vehicles. DCA will NOT grade any toys which exhibit restoration. DCA reserves the right to determine what constitutes restoration. Examples: Resealed bubble, ink used to cover flaws. DCA reserves the right to refuse any item for any reason. ACTION FIGURES Action Figure Authority, a division of CGA, grades action figure and related items. For more information visit AFA. COLLECTIBLE DOLLS Collectible Doll Authority, a division of CGA, grades collectible dolls. For more information visit CDA.

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