Now Open · Founding Backer Round

Help Build the Future of
Card Grading

We're raising $4M to launch CGN — AI-powered objective grading, certified slabs, and PSA/Beckett-trained expert approval. Back us and lock in founding member pricing for life.

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All backers receive founding member status and a lifetime discount on CGN grading services.

Supporter

^$25

Founding Member Forever

Founding member badge
10% off all grading — for life
CGN newsletter & launch updates
Name in the founding backer list

Back at $25

Collector

^$100

Best value for active collectors

Founding member badge
20% off all grading — for life
2 free Economy grades ($30 value)
Priority waitlist at launch
CGN newsletter & updates
Name in founding backer list

Back at $100

Enthusiast

^$500

Serious collectors only

Founding member badge
25% off all grading — for life
15 free Standard grades ($375 value)
Front-of-line priority at launch
Dedicated grading liaison
Founding wall of fame listing

Back at $500

Vault

^$2,500

For dealers & power collectors

Founding member badge
30% off all grading — for life
100 free grades, any tier ($1,500+ value)
Dedicated grading liaison
Bulk submission priority handling
Physical Vault member plaque
Founding wall — prominent listing

Back at $2,500

Limited spots available

Cornerstone

^$10,000

Institutional & shop-level backer

Founding member badge
35% off all grading — for life
500 free grades, any tier
Custom CGN-branded submission kits
Co-branded slab option
Direct line to CGN leadership
Cornerstone sponsor listing on site

Back at $10,000

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Why CGN

Why Back Us

🧠

Objective AI, Not Opinion

Every other grading company relies on human subjectivity. CGN uses machine vision to measure centering, surfaces, corners, and edges — then a PSA/Beckett-trained grader approves. The most consistent grades in the industry.

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Half the Wait Time

CGN turnaround times are dramatically faster than PSA or Beckett. From 2–3 business days on Premium to 30–45 on Economy — without sacrificing quality.

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Premium Slabs

CGN slabs are built to the same standard as PSA and Beckett — UV-resistant, tamper-evident, and printed with a unique cert number on every label.

📊

Transparent Sub-Grades

Every CGN grade includes four published sub-grades — centering, corners, edges, and surface — so you know exactly how your score was determined. No black boxes.

🃏

All Cards. All Sports.

Pokémon, Magic, sports cards, One Piece, vintage — if it's a collectible trading card, CGN grades it. One company, one standard, every card type.

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Founding Perks Are Permanent

The discount you lock in today is yours forever — not for 6 months. As CGN scales, your founding rate becomes more valuable, not less.

FAQ

Common Questions

When does CGN launch? ›

We are actively building infrastructure now. Founding backers will be the first to submit cards once we open our grading facility. We'll keep all backers updated with milestone announcements.

Is this a fixed-goal campaign? ›

No. All pledges are processed immediately through Stripe and are non-refundable. Every dollar goes directly toward building CGN — slab manufacturing, grading infrastructure, and operations. The $4M is our target, not a threshold.

How is the lifetime discount applied? ›

Your pledge tier locks in your discount rate permanently. When we launch, you'll hear from us directly with instructions on how to apply your founding rate to submissions. No cap, no expiration.

What does "PSA/Beckett-trained grader" mean? ›

Our human reviewers have professional grading experience with PSA or Beckett — the two most recognized grading companies in the hobby. They review every AI-generated grade before it's finalized, ensuring accuracy and consistency that the hobby expects.

Are pledges refundable? ›

All pledges are final and non-refundable. By backing CGN you are supporting the build-out of the company. Your founding member discount and included grade credits are your return on that support.

How do I claim my free grades? ›

When CGN is ready to accept submissions, founding backers will be contacted directly with instructions on how to redeem their included grades. No action needed right now — just back the project.