ASTG has developed and implemented several industry first security features for our patent-pending self-standing modular designed slabs. These industry-first security features include: Tamperproof non-reusable labels, unique color changing slab elements (only visible under UV Light) and micro authentication number which matches the authentication number on the label is marked on the inside of the slab (only visible under UV light).
ASTG only offers a 45 business day or less turnaround time grading standard. We believe by using a first in first out method ASTG customers will not experience the same turnaround time issues and inconsistencies they currently experience with ASTG’s competitors.
ASTG has partnered up with several local southeast Tennessee and north Georgia hobby shops which will allow their customers to drop off completed submissions. If you would like to drop off your order at your local LCS please select Free Local Pickup during checkout. After the online submission process is complete, an ASTG rep will coordinate with the hobby shop to get the order submission collected, processed, and returned.
Once your order has been received, verified, and entered into ASTG’s system you should anticipate your order to be completed and shipped in 30 business days or less.
There’s a lot of hype around AI grading but the truth is the technology isn’t there yet. There are many new grading companies coming to market making claims of using AI-assisted grading or proprietary software in their grading process which is false advertising. These companies are trying to scam you to get your card submissions. Be very cautious and skeptical of these companies.
ASTG does not use AI or claim to use AI in the grading process at this time. However, ASTG has designed and implemented an industry first card mapping process which is used to show issue(s) with cards found during the grading process. This information shows everyone exactly why a card received the grade it did and is viewable by everyone looking up the card’s specific authentication number.