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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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What is Objective Grading, and why should it matter to you?

After using over a dozen grading services over the last 30 years, I’ve long since determined that there are significant opportunities for improvement. In this article I’ll go over what I think those opportunities are and one of the reasons why Ambr Grading is so different from all other grading services.

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Daniel Clarke

3 minute read

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Lorcana - Disney's New TCG

What's up with Disney's new Trading Card Game - Lorcana?

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Daniel Clarke

1 minute read

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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