{"product_id":"ags-grading-service","title":"AGS Grading Service","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAGS (Automated Grading Systems) card grading is a fully automated service that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 3D laser scanning to evaluate trading cards\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Does AGS Grading Work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAGS uses an automated multi-stage process to analyse your card:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Advanced Scanning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce your card enters the AGS grading process, it undergoes high-resolution imaging and scanning under controlled conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe technology examines the card from multiple angles and analyses its physical characteristics, including the front and back of the card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. AI-Powered Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAGS's proprietary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoboGrading AI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e analyses the card using computer vision and machine-learning technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying on a grader's personal interpretation, the system measures the card's characteristics using data and predetermined grading criteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Four Key Grading Areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery card is evaluated across four fundamental categories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCENTERING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AI measures the exact positioning and symmetry of the card's borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSURFACE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe system analyses the surface for scratches, print lines, dents, imperfections and other defects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEDGES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edges are examined for whitening, chipping, cutting irregularities and other signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCORNERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach corner is analysed for sharpness, wear and shape irregularities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAGS generates subgrades for these areas on both the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003efront and back\u003cspan\u003e of the card before calculating the final grade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Laser Surface Mapping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of AGS's standout technologies is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elaser scanning and Heightmap system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe technology maps the physical surface of the card and can identify variations in depth, dents and other imperfections that may be difficult to detect with the naked eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Final Grade Calculation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe data collected from the scans and AI analysis is processed through AGS's grading algorithm to produce the final grade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe system also provides a detailed breakdown of the card's individual grading characteristics, allowing collectors to understand \u003c\/span\u003ewhy\u003cspan\u003e a card received its particular grade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent turn around times are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e5 business days\u003c\/span\u003e from when AGS have received and processed the submission. (subject to change). AGS is shipped on a monthly basis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1 day express\u003c\/span\u003e turnaround please email our team for a quote.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52255559713066,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8509\/2394\/files\/ags-grading-service-the-card-spot-pty-ltd-ags-7558243.jpg?v=1787119146","url":"https:\/\/thecardspot.com.au\/products\/ags-grading-service","provider":"THE CARD SPOT PTY LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}