"Is My Card Worth Grading?"

Grading is expensive, time-consuming, and can be inconsistent.Get it right with Mr. Minty!

The Mr. Minty Pre-Grade Prep & Evaluation Service helps collectors identify the strongest candidates for grading and professionally prepares their cards for PSA and Beckett submission.

With a 92% grading accuracy rate, our team provides transparent, real-time reporting on each card’s condition, including grade estimates, comps, recommended grading company, and suggested service level based on card condition, value, and desired speed of service— all helping you make smarter grading decisions before you submit. Perfect For and includes:

  • Raw cards being considered for grading
  • PSA and Beckett slabs for crossover or regrade
  • Factory-sealed and uncirculated cards
  • Safe crack-out and removal from graded slabs

We specialize in modern and vintage Sports Cards, Pokémon, TCG, Non-Sports, and Entertainment Cards.

Our goal is simple: identify strong grading candidates, maximize potential ROI, and help collectors avoid unnecessary grading costs and lost time.

Mr. Minty is an Authorized PSA and Beckett Dealer, located just 10 minutes from PSA in Southern California. We offer Concierge PSA submissions with secure in-person drop-off and pickup multiple days each week.

Happy Collecting and Keep it Minty!

READY TO GET MINTY?

OUR PREP AND EVALUATION SERVICE INCLUDES

  • RAW CARD EVALUATION & PREP

  •
    GRADED SLAB / CROSSOVER REVIEW
  •
    UNCIRCULATED / SEALED EVALUATION
  •
    CRACKOUT: SAFE CARD REMOVAL FROM SLAB
Product Product subtotal Quantity Price Product subtotal
*RUSH PREP SERVICE* 24 Hours after receipt
*RUSH PREP SERVICE* 24 Hours after receipt
$50.00/ea		 $0.00
$50.00/ea $0.00

STEP 1: FAQ

HOW IT WORKS

1.   PLACE ORDER & SHIPPING

  1. Purchase the number of cards you want for prep. 
  2. Fill out the digital form once purchased - It will be emailed to you.
  3. Ship cards to Mr. Minty.
  4. You will receive and automated email from our SlabTracker when your received order is processed.  (May not be the same day as delivery)

2.  EVALUATION & PREP

  1. Each card is carefully evaluated, removal of dust, dirt and debris, fully prepared for grading.
  2. After prep, a personal consultation report is sent, including detailed notes, comps, sub grades, grades and recommendations for grading.

3. MINTY CONCIERGE GRADING SUBMISSIONS

  1. Select the card you would like us to submit.
  2. Mr. Minty will personally drop off your order for grading.
  3. Orders can be tracked through our slab tracker application.

4.  RETURN SHIPPING

  1. When your order is complete, Mr. Minty will pick up your order from PSA & BGS.
  2. Results will be shared, as well as the final bill for grading & return shipping.
  3. Mr. Minty will ship graded and non graded cards back to you.

 

Mr. Minty Prep Service: Rates & Times

$20 per card (1-24 cards) - Estimated 2 -4 Business days

$20 per card (25- 50 cards) - Estimated 4 - 7 Business Days

$15 per card (51 - 200 cards) - Estimated 7 -15 Business Days

$10 per card (201-500 cards). - Estimated time TBD

SHIPPING PREP SUBMISSION

****SHIPPING REMINDERS:

  • Please sign, date and include your filled submission form with order.
  • Please always provide tracking number to Mr. Minty before shipping.
  • Insurance is always recommended 
  • Please place all cards in a penny sleeve, then a semi ridged holder (card savor).  Sandwich with 2 pcs of cardboard and rubber band (or tape).  Bubble wrap and ship in box.

 For additional questions on mail in service, please email Support@MrMinty.com

DROP OFF

KEEP IT MINTY!

KEEP IT MINTY:  OUR PLEDGE TO HOBBY ETHICS

We are here to serve collectors and the hobby.  Keep it Minty is our pledge of great customer service, honest consulting, honoring hobby ethics.

  • Please do not ask us to "fix, doctor, alter, restore, or soak"  creases, dimples, indentations etc.  Our stance is firm, it’s NOT MINTY.
  • I will not prep, or send for grading any card(s) that has evidence of altering or prior prepping. It's NOT MINTY.