Repeatable inspection
Cards are evaluated against a defined sequence for centering, edges, corners, and surface—not a grader’s mood.
Aviation Standard Grading
Precision.
Integrity.
Altitude.
Collectible card grading engineered around disciplined inspection, transparent standards, and secure digital verification.
ASG Vault OnlineVerify a certification
Defined grading standardMulti-point inspectionTamper-evident slabOnline cert verification
The ASG Standard
Built like an inspection system, not a guessing game.
ASG applies an aviation-inspired quality mindset to collectible cards: controlled steps, clear checkpoints, documented identity, and a final decision supported by observable evidence.
Explore the grading standard →Evidence-led decisions
Lighting, magnification, and measurement support the final grade while trained human review controls the outcome.
Secure presentation
Tamper-evident encapsulation and a searchable certification record protect the card and its identity.
Clear accountability
Every ASG label links the collectible to a cert number that can be checked in the ASG Vault.
The Process
One card. Four controlled stages.
From intake to the final vault record, every stage exists to protect identity, consistency, and trust.
01
Intake & identity
Submission details are matched to the physical card and assigned a controlled record.
02
Condition analysis
Centering, corners, edges, and surface are inspected under consistent conditions.
03
Final grade review
The evidence is reviewed together and the final grade is authorized.
04
Encapsulation & vault
The card is sealed, labeled, imaged, and connected to its online certification record.
ASG Vault
A slab should be verifiable from anywhere.
Search the certification number to confirm the card identity, declared grade, and current record status. The route works whether a collector types the full ASG number or follows the cert link directly.
The Scale
A grade that explains the card’s condition.
ASG uses a 1–10 whole-number scale with condition language designed to be easy to understand and consistent to apply.
10 Gem Mint9 Mint8 Near Mint–Mint7 Near Mint
View the complete grading scale →Ready for the next opening?