Every collectible has a story. We protect its legacy.
Grading Lab Agency combines expert authentication, industry-standard grading and tamper-evident encapsulation — so the value of what you own is documented, protected and verifiable anywhere in the world.
Expert authentication
Advanced tools and trained eyes verify every detail before a grade is ever assigned.
Accurate grading
Industry-standard criteria applied consistently, so a GLA grade means the same thing every time.
Premium encapsulation
Tamper-evident, archival-grade holders that protect condition for the long term.
Digital verification
A unique certification number and QR code let anyone confirm authenticity in seconds.
Grading for the collectibles you actually collect
From first-edition holo cards to factory-sealed cartridges, each category has its own inspection criteria — and its own dedicated holder.
Trading cards
Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, Lorcana, Dragon Ball and wider TCG/CCG collections.
Sports cards
Basketball, football, baseball, soccer, UFC, Formula 1 and hockey — rookies to vintage.
Comic books
Cover, spine, page quality and restoration detection, sealed in an archival comic case.
Video games
Factory-sealed and complete titles for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Sega, Atari and PC.
Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Mini GT, Tomica, Auto World and limited-edition diecast.
Coins
Strike quality, luster, surface preservation, wear and authenticity — sealed in capsule.
Banknotes
Paper quality, centering, folds, stains and print quality for collectible currency.
Autographs
Authentication for signed memorabilia, plus witnessed signing at selected events.
And more
Have something unusual? Send us the details and we will tell you how we would handle it.
Five stages. One consistent standard.
Every item follows the same structured path from your hands to its sealed holder and back.
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1
Submit
Send your item safely to us, or hand it over in person in Baku.
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2
Authenticate
We verify authenticity using magnification, lighting and reference comparison.
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3
Grade
Graders evaluate condition against published criteria for the category.
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4
Encapsulate
The item is sealed in a tamper-evident GLA holder with its printed label.
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5
Return
Registered in our database, then packed and shipped back to you protected.
Why collectors choose GLA
A grade is only worth what the grader's process is worth. Ours is documented, repeatable and open to inspection — because your collection deserves more than an opinion.
- Professional, published grading standards
- Tamper-evident holders with secure seals
- Unique certification number on every item
- Online verification database and QR codes
- High-resolution imaging of every graded item
- Insured handling from intake to return
- A transparent process you can ask questions about
Check any GLA certification number
Every certified collectible is registered in our database. Enter the number printed on the label — or scan the QR code on the holder — to see the grade, category and certification date.
More than a grade. We preserve history.
Tell us what you are holding and we will walk you through submission, turnaround and pricing.