Koba Grading Process

1. Create an account

• Quick and easy registration.
• Shipping information stored for future submissions.
• No payment information is required to register.

2. Create A Submission

• Massive database of trading cards to assist with efficiently submitting cards.
• Convenient drop-down menu that simplifies the submission process.
• KOBA will correct the name of the card if submitted incorrectly.

3. Prepare your cards

• Click here for our shipping recommendations.
• Cards are to be submitted in semi rigids as top loaders allow a lot of movement potentially damaging the cards.
• Bubble wrap is your friend! Avoid shipping damage by adequately packaging and securing your shipment.

4. Ship your cards to KOBA

• Confirm the correct shipping address:
  Koba Grading Company Ltd.
  2300 – 10004 104 Avenue NW
  Edmonton AB T5J 0K1
  Canada
  
• All shipments from the U.S. are required to declare the package as “repair/return”.
• Consider purchasing shipping insurance from your shipper, as these are your valued cards!

5. Cards are received by KOBA

• Once the cards are received, they are cross-referenced with your submission for accuracy and name description.
• KOBA will identify missing or mis-identified cards and will notify you immediately of any discrepancy and name change.
• After the cards are confirmed, you will receive an invoice for payment of the grading fees.
• When payment is received, the cards will be moved to the grading queue.

6. Grading Process

• Card submissions are then graded on a 10-point scale based on 4 categories.
  • Corners
  • Edges
  • Surface
  • Centering
• Lions will be given determined based on the cards final grade
  • Silver: 8.5 and below
  • Gold: 9.0-10
  • Onyx: Immaculate 10’s (all 10 subgrades)

7. Transparent Process

• KOBA’s entire process is trackable by you. You will always know where your cards are in our process.
• You will be notified via email of any status updates.

Good Luck and let’s go Onyx Lion Hunting!