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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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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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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

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

AmbrGrading Grading Alpha

Alpha Registration Begins for Ambr Grading!

Want to be the first to get your cards graded by Ambr Grading? Come find out how and join the Alpha!

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Daniel Clarke

1 minute read

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TCG Card Pre-grading: How it’s done

How to get the grades you expect on your card grading submissions: Pre-grading

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Daniel Clarke

4 minute read

AmbrGrading TCG Grading

Who is Ambr Grading?

Ambr Grading, the first TCG-centric grading service for trading card games and the people who love them most.

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Daniel Clarke

1 minute read