Grading

Hidden District partners with V.S Grading, one of New Zealand’s top PSA submitters, trusted by more collectors than any other group in the country.

If you haven't graded with us before, please read our card grading walkthrough. It will answer any questions you might have. You'll also receive this with your order confirmation email.

Transparent and trackable grading

We manage the entire submission process with professionalism and care, ensuring your cards are handled securely from the moment they reach us until they return from PSA. Our goal is to provide a service that is simple, transparent, and consistently reliable for collectors across New Zealand.

While you keep your fingers crossed for that perfect 10, you can check the status of your order any time. We'll also keep you up to date with email updates.

Drop your cards off in-store or purchase our card grading services online above.

Rolling Submission System

We operate on a rolling submission system. This means submissions are sent to PSA regularly as soon as we have enough cards to form one or more sub-groups. Each sub-group consists of approximately 300 cards.

We will provide regular updates on active submission groups and those nearing capacity. There will also be opportunities to submit cards in person at card shows and events throughout the year.

Frequently-Asked Questions
What's the grading process like?

We strive to make grading your cards as easy and convenient as possible. For a full breakdown of the process, please see here. If you purchase card grading services via our website, you will receive instructions and next steps with your order confirmation email.

Is grading a flat fee?

PSA may apply an upcharge if the graded value of a card exceeds the maximum value allowed for the service level it was originally submitted under. If this happens, PSA will adjust the card to the appropriate service tier.

The upcharge reflects the difference in grading fees between the original tier and the updated tier. You will be notified of any upcharges once we receive PSA’s invoice.

What cards do you accept?

We accept cards from any and every TCG. Unfortunately, we don't grade sports card (yet).

Terms & Conditions
Shipping Responsibility

You are responsible for ensuring your cards arrive safely to V.S Grading. Please package them securely. There is no insurance available for shipments travelling from New Zealand to PSA. Full insurance is included for PSA’s return shipment back to us. If you would like to purchase additional insurance, please get in touch and we can discuss available options.

Handling & Liability

At V.S Grading, we treat every card with the utmost care, utilizing industry-standard handling procedures to ensure your items remain in their submitted condition. However, please note that V.S Grading is not liable for any damages that may occur during transit to/from our facility or while the cards are being processed by PSA. By submitting your cards, you acknowledge that the grading process involves inherent risks and that V.S Grading cannot be held responsible for the final grade assigned or any damage sustained during the third-party authentication process.

Declared Value Requirements

All value bulk cards submitted to V.S Grading must have a declared value under USD $500, based on their estimated PSA 10 value. If PSA determines that a card exceeds this value and applies an upcharge (FAQ Section for Upcharges explanation), the additional cost will be passed on to you. PSA’s pricing details can be found here.