About
About HAGS
Built by Collectors. Trusted by Collectors.
HAGS was founded with a simple goal: to provide collectors with a professional, reliable, and affordable grading service that puts customers first.
Our Story
As a family-run business, we understand that every card has a story. Whether it's a treasured childhood collectible, a rare pull, or a valuable investment, we believe every submission deserves the highest level of care and attention.
Our passion for collecting is at the heart of everything we do. We know the excitement of finding that special card, completing a collection, and protecting the items that mean the most to you. That's why we've built HAGS around the values that matter most to collectors: trust, consistency, transparency, and exceptional customer service.
A Personal Approach
Unlike larger grading companies, we take pride in offering a more personal experience.
When you contact HAGS, you're speaking to real people who genuinely care about helping collectors. Whether you have a question about grading, need help with a submission, or simply want advice, our friendly team is always happy to assist.
We believe that great customer service should be just as important as great grading.
Professional Grading Standards
Every card submitted to HAGS is carefully assessed using a consistent grading process designed to deliver fair and accurate results.
Our focus is on providing collectors with confidence in every grade we award, while ensuring each card is protected and professionally presented in a secure holder.
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, consistency, and attention to detail throughout the grading process.
More Than Just Grading
At HAGS, we're not just grading cards — we're helping collectors preserve their collections for years to come.
Every graded card receives
- ✦ Professional assessment
- ✦ Secure protective encapsulation
- ✦ Unique certificate number
- ✦ QR code verification
- ✦ Digital certificate lookup
Giving collectors confidence whether they're displaying, trading, buying, or selling.
Our Commitment
We understand the trust collectors place in us when submitting their cards. That's why we're committed to:
- ✦ Friendly and responsive customer support
- ✦ Honest and transparent communication
- ✦ Fair and consistent grading
- ✦ Secure handling of every submission
- ✦ Continuous improvement of our services
Every submission is important to us, and every customer is treated with the respect and attention they deserve.
Diversity, equity & inclusion
Welcoming to all collectors
HAGS values a diverse team and customer base. We are proud to serve and employ LGBTQ+ people — discrimination has no place in our business. We work to remove barriers on our website and in our service, including for disabled users.
Reasonable adjustments available — if you need support to use our site or submit cards, please contact us and we'll do our best to help.
Thank You
Whether you're submitting your first card or you're an experienced collector, we'd like to thank you for choosing HAGS.
We're proud to be part of the collecting community and look forward to helping protect, preserve, and showcase the cards that matter most to you.
Professional Grading. Personal Service. Built for Collectors.