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Here you will find news about Ambr Grading, answers to common questions, and all kinds of musings on topics that matter to us.

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Are my Magic: the Gathering Cards Worth Getting Graded?

Looking to get your Magic: The Gathering Cards graded, but don’t know where to start? We got you covered!

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Daniel Clarke

10 minute read

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How Good Are Modern Trading Card Counterfeits?

How Good Are Modern TCG Counterfeits?

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Daniel Clarke

4 minute read

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Pokémon Card Grading 101

Looking to get your Pokémon Cards graded, but don’t know where to start? We got you covered!

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Daniel Clarke

9 minute read

Magic: The Gathering 30th Anniversary - A Promo Retrospective

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Daniel Clarke

4 minute read

AmbrGrading Grading Reveal

Introducing the Ambr Grading Cases

A first look at the Ambr Grading Cases

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Daniel Clarke

4 minute read

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Best Trading Card Game Gift Guide Ever

Stop shopping for your card gamer until you've read this guide - Everything you need to know about getting your card gamer the best gift possible.

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Daniel Clarke

6 minute read

TCG MTG Secret Cards Numbered Cards Secret Lair

Numbered Reverse MTG Cards?!

Have you seen the latest surprise found in an MTG Secret Lair?

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Daniel Clarke

1 minute read

Where can I see the Ambr Grading cases?

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Daniel Clarke

1 minute read

MTG TCG CardID Islands

Tricky Islands - Inside the MTG Basic Land

Learn more about Magic: the Gatherings most loved and hated land - the Island!

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Daniel Clarke

2 minute read